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Invasive fish species likely illegally released in Kapiti lakes - council
The discovery of dead tench in two Paraparaumu lakes suggests the invasive species has been illegally released, Kapiti Coast District Council says.

Tuatara relocating craft beer base from Kapiti coast
Paraparaumu based craft brewery Tuatara is moving to Upper Hutt after more than two decades as a dedicated Kapiti coast business.

Death of young dad at Paraparaumu beach caused by sand asphyxiation
Andre Bradshaw, who was 25, was found unresponsive on Raumati Beach, Paraparaumu on 28 June about 12.10pm.

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits north-west of Paraparaumu
A "strong" magnitude 6.1 earthquake has struck north-west of Paraparaumu, Geonet says.

Synergy Exhibition: Art helps father and autistic daughter communicate
For Dwight Fraser and Finley McLuckie, art is a form of escapism, and it is also a craft that has brought the father and daughter closer together.Their first art exhibition together opened yesterday at Cover Yours in Paraparaumu...

Minx is Missing book will help children make better decisions when they're older
The story of a Paraparaumu tabby who disappeared in mysterious circumstances has been turned into a children's book with an important underlying message.While proceeds of the book will go to Feline Fix, which subsidises the desexing...

End of grazing at Queen Elizabeth Park leaves horses six weeks to find new home
Greater Wellington Regional Council announced this week that grazing in Queen Elizabeth Park is coming to an end , leaving about 30 horses and ponies without a home.Paraparaumu resident Hannah Callahan, whose pony Steiny has been...

Ben Bell: From small town Ōtaki to Gore mayor
Much has been said about Gore's new mayor, 23-year-old Ben Bell.Hailing from Ōtaki, Bell has squeezed a lot into his 23 years.Attending Paraparaumu College, commuting in each morning, before a stint at Ōtaki Countdown,...

Ram raid: Security screening foils thieves at Paraparaumu Beach WineCraft store
Boutique wine and craft beer shop in Paraparaumu Beach was ram raided earlier this morning - but the thwarted thieves fled empty-handed.Video footage shows a white sedan driven into the front of the WineCraft shop at 5.42am smashing...

Teacher charged with Wellington murder appears in court
A 52-year-old Paraparaumu woman has been granted interim name suppression.

Person dies in fire on the Kapiti Coast
A scene examination is continuing at a property where a person died in a fire in Paraparaumu Beach on Friday night.

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits north-west of Paraparaumu
A "strong" magnitude 6.3 earthquake has struck north-west of Paraparaumu, Geonet says.

Guy Williams to perform in Paraparaumu as part of his road trip north
One of the country's well-known comedians is performing a one-off show in Paraparaumu.Guy Williams has been on television screens for years making people laugh with his brand of dry off-beat humour.While he's been on stage in...

Paraparaumu College student Carina Toscano's image a 'standout for the use of frame and colour'
A Paraparaumu College student has won a major prize in an emerging photographer competition.The competition, called Stills, a nationwide photography competition in partnership with Canon, drew more than 1250 entries by student photographers...

Two new Kāinga Ora homes help address social housing needs
Kāinga Ora's two new modern homes in Kaitawa Cres are the first public housing delivered in Paraparaumu in two years.The two- and four-bedroom homes are fully insulated, carpeted and have curtains and double glazing, ensuring...

Sustainable Foods wins Electra Business and Innovation Awards supreme award
The Electra Business and Innovation Awards supreme winner is Sustainable Foods.The company, based in Te Roto Drive, Paraparaumu, won an impressive three awards at the gala evening held in the Horowhenua Events Centre on Friday night."I...