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Latest from Carterton
‘I’ll be waiting for you': Family of shooting victim threaten murder accused in court
Two relatives began yelling at the defendant, with one trying to push towards the dock.
‘Thugs and idiots’: Mayor says town has had ‘a guts full’ after fatal shooting
Two men, aged 23 and 25, are charged with Doreion Hard's death as mum mourns.
Fleeing van leads Police through racecourse in roundabout chase
A fleeing van led police on a dramatic pursuit through Featherston, Carterton, and Greytown before being arrested. Video / Supplied
Pedestrian injured after being hit by car in Carterton
Police received reports of the incident at 3.40pm.
Lotto's $33m jackpot: Queues expected ahead of big draw
$33m jackpot: Ever wanted to quit your job but lacked the Lotto balls to do it?
Sculptor proposes $300k bronze statue of transgender legend Georgina Beyer
Beyer, who died last year, was the world’s first openly transgender mayor.
Family syndicate win $30m Lotto Powerball prize: 'What? How?!'
The family syndicate only buy tickets when the jackpot is above $20m.
'Not Carterton': Twist in small town's massive $30 million Lotto win
The $30 million win is the largest jackpot of 2024 so far.
‘Farterton’ returns: Carterton’s poo ponds cause nasty stench
A bad smell is once again wafting from Carterton’s wastewater treatment plant.
Heavy rain warning for ranges of Hawke's Bay
Heavy rain is expected to fall over 24 hours, with 150mm in the ranges.
Two Air NZ passengers mistakenly took each other's bags. The reunion was Kiwi as
Two people who mistakenly took the wrong bags went to great lengths to return the luggage.
Election 2023: On the campaign trail in the wide-open seat of Ikaroa-Rāwhiti
There were so many laughs, you could almost forget the dramatic backdrop to this campaign.
Local Focus: Taking the plunge at Matariki
Matariki in Wairarapa unveils a modern pou honouring a Māori chief and a midwinter dip.
'Extensive damage': Person trapped after crash between train and car
The person is seriously injured.
Take a tour of Stonehenge Aotearoa
How a replica of the English Stonehenge was built in a Carterton paddock.
Police lay murder charge in Carterton case
32-year-old Jamie Michael Gill of Masterton was killed last month
Man arrested after Carterton homicide
Homicide charges have yet to be laid as investigations continue.
Local Focus: Fred’s wonderful world of film
A 93-year-old film-maker, Fred Holloway, documents the people of Wairarapa.
Local Focus: Carterton's skate scene revival
Roller skaters are flocking to Carterton's A&P Showgrounds for a smooth ride.
Local Focus: Wading into the environment, lizard guts and all
Former Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown restores Wairarapa land to its natural state.
Logging truck rips veranda off Carterton craft store after early morning incident
The shop has had to close its doors.
Local Focus: Every town needs a village
More than 50 young people have passed through The Village since it was set up in 2019.
Over $200,000 worth of meth seized in Wairarapa
A woman has been arrested and will appear in court tomorrow on a charge of possession.
Local Focus: How's mayoralty treating former Minister of Defence Ron Mark?
Carterton Mayor Ron Mark spoke to Local Focus about running local government.
Georgina Beyer remembered as a trailblazer and hell raiser
'She pushed us on our perceptions and our prejudices.'