PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Local government reform could mean reshaping, not ditching, regional councilsOPINION: Shane Jones argued there's no compelling case for regional councils. Is he right?26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPropertyNgāti Kahungunu buys Carterton retail properties from local familyThe iwi's purchase follows a $115 million Treaty settlement in 2021.24 Apr 04:43 AM
Crime‘I’ll be waiting for you': Family of shooting victim threaten murder accused in courtTwo relatives began yelling at the defendant, with one trying to push towards the dock.23 Mar 10:23 PM
New ZealandSH2 closed in two places after serious crashes in Bay of Plenty and Wairarapa 02 Mar 01:37 AM
CrimeSchizophrenia or drug-induced psychosis? What led to man's brutal homicide on rural driveway10 Oct 05:19 AM
New ZealandPedestrian injured after being hit by car in CartertonPolice received reports of the incident at 3.40pm.27 Aug 06:06 AM
New ZealandLotto'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?29 May 01:17 AM
New ZealandSculptor proposes $300k bronze statue of transgender legend Georgina BeyerBeyer, who died last year, was the world’s first openly transgender mayor.27 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandFamily syndicate win $30m Lotto Powerball prize: 'What? How?!'The family syndicate only buy tickets when the jackpot is above $20m.15 Apr 10:35 PM
New Zealand'Not Carterton': Twist in small town's massive $30 million Lotto winThe $30 million win is the largest jackpot of 2024 so far.15 Apr 06:54 AM
New ZealandCarterton Mayor Ron Mark congratulates lucky local punter who bagged $30m Lotto prize'Good on them'.13 Apr 10:08 PM
New Zealand‘Farterton’ returns: Carterton’s poo ponds cause nasty stenchA bad smell is once again wafting from Carterton’s wastewater treatment plant.08 Mar 02:47 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain warning for ranges of Hawke's BayHeavy rain is expected to fall over 24 hours, with 150mm in the ranges.18 Nov 11:57 PM
New ZealandTwo Air NZ passengers mistakenly took each other's bags. The reunion was Kiwi asTwo people who mistakenly took the wrong bags went to great lengths to return the luggage.16 Nov 03:52 AM
New ZealandElection 2023: On the campaign trail in the wide-open seat of Ikaroa-RāwhitiThere were so many laughs, you could almost forget the dramatic backdrop to this campaign.06 Sep 10:41 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Taking the plunge at MatarikiMatariki in Wairarapa unveils a modern pou honouring a Māori chief and a midwinter dip.22 Jul 02:36 AM
New Zealand'Extensive damage': Person trapped after crash between train and carThe person is seriously injured.20 Jul 10:48 PM
New ZealandTake a tour of Stonehenge AotearoaHow a replica of the English Stonehenge was built in a Carterton paddock.06 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandPolice lay murder charge in Carterton case32-year-old Jamie Michael Gill of Masterton was killed last month05 Jul 06:30 AM
New ZealandMan arrested after Carterton homicideHomicide charges have yet to be laid as investigations continue.26 Jun 07:46 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Fred’s wonderful world of filmA 93-year-old film-maker, Fred Holloway, documents the people of Wairarapa.23 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandTwo dead after separate Wairarapa morning crashesA third person is seriously injured.31 May 12:08 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Carterton's skate scene revivalRoller skaters are flocking to Carterton's A&P Showgrounds for a smooth ride.15 May 02:15 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Wading into the environment, lizard guts and allFormer Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown restores Wairarapa land to its natural state.08 May 03:39 AM
New ZealandLogging truck rips veranda off Carterton craft store after early morning incidentThe shop has had to close its doors.02 May 11:52 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Every town needs a villageMore than 50 young people have passed through The Village since it was set up in 2019.01 May 11:02 PM
New ZealandOver $200,000 worth of meth seized in WairarapaA woman has been arrested and will appear in court tomorrow on a charge of possession.21 Mar 04:19 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: How's mayoralty treating former Minister of Defence Ron Mark?Carterton Mayor Ron Mark spoke to Local Focus about running local government.15 Mar 08:39 PM
