The Kapi-Mana News was first published on 9 November, 1949, by Paremata resident Gladstone Hill, It was named for the area between Kapiti and Mana islands, as well as covering what was happening in Porirua, it reported on news, events and issues in neighbouring Tawa as well. Initially in private ownership, the weekly publication was acquired by Fairfax Media.

Its content covered Council, sport, happenings in the schools, hot local issues and everything in between, winning best community newspaper at the Canon Media Awards in 2013 and 2016 plus being a finalist in 2014 and 2015.