New ZealandSeveral Covid cases associated with Wellington schoolsTwo of the schools are Petone Central School and St Patrick's College, Silverstream.10 Feb 11:46 PM
TravelEnjoy a tipple or two on one these unusual wine journeysSix tempting wine experiences to keep your glass topped up well into the new year.19 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandMasterton Covid cases linked to Killer BeezA number of gang members travelled from around the country to Masterton for a weekend.16 Nov 11:35 PM
New ZealandWaihenga bridge on State Highway 53 closed due to high river levelsThe Waihenga Bridge will remain closed due to heavy rain in the area.21 Jun 07:04 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBank closures in the provinces: Finance Minister pressed companies to extend 'hub' trialPressure from mayors sees Finance Minister press banks to extend bank hub trial.21 Jun 05:25 AM
New ZealandFatal house fire in Martinborough overnightEmergency services were alerted to the blaze just after 1am on Monday morning.16 May 07:27 PM
TravelThe Kiwi coast in five famous lighthousesMysterious and enchanting the guardians that stand on our coastline are great to visit.13 Apr 04:04 AM
New Zealand'Extremely unusual': Carterton E coli readings baffle expertsThere's been an on-off boil water notice since March, after a low-level E coli reading.08 Apr 08:44 PM
TourismTourism NZ forecasts $1b boost if transtasman bubble opensAussies are already making plans to visit in the lead-up to Tuesday's travel announcement.03 Apr 08:02 PM
New ZealandSpate of crashes brings call for drivers to concentrateNine crashes have been recorded in the Wairarapa region since last Monday.21 Mar 09:15 PM
New ZealandCastle Hill could become country's largest windfarm, creating 200 jobsProject would build up to 286 turbines at Castle Hill, southeast of Eketahuna, Wairarapa.15 Feb 06:46 PM
New ZealandSprinkler ban for Wellington region from midnight FridayThe use of any unattended watering system will be banned in and around Wellington.12 Feb 12:14 AM
New ZealandEarthquake rattles windows in Lower North IslandGeoNet reported the quake was magnitude 4.1, hitting 30km northwest of Levin.26 Jan 06:44 PM
EmploymentMartinborough businesses struggle to attract experienced staff"We're all offering competitive wages for Wairarapa ... but you still can't attract them."25 Jan 06:47 PM
New ZealandLow rainfall sees water restrictions extended across WairarapaResidents are being urged to curb water use as the dry season looms.13 Jan 12:14 AM
TravelMartinborough: How pinot noir taps into a person's psycheThere's a certain type of person who makes pinot noir - and they live in Martinborough.06 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandHealth concerns over South Wairarapa quarryThree Featherston locals spoke to council on the resource consent for rock crushing.25 Nov 06:01 PM
New ZealandCommunities split over free school lunchesFull list: Which schools will get free school lunches?11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWairarapa's Toast Martinborough cancelledOrganisers announce the event is cancelled this year after weighing up Covid-19 risks.18 Sep 03:54 AM
Small BusinessThe Road Ahead: Inside 'The Beltway' - where the real world meets politicsChristchurch to Eketahuna - The Road Ahead visits the centre of power in New Zealand.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Stranded fruit pickers fly back to Pacific homesPacific fruit workers who arrived here before Covid broke out are finally going home.16 Jul 10:19 PM
MotorsportSeth Reardon hangs on for thirdReardon was disappointed not to get the result he wanted after a promising start.15 Jul 05:00 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Wairarapa electorate explainedAnything can happen in Wairarapa. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch13 Jul 12:31 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Wairarapa electorate explainedAnything can happen in the Wairarapa electorate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Jul 11:02 PM
New ZealandSecond wastewater discharge into Wairarapa river this yearAlmost half a million litres of wastewater has flowed into Ruamahanga River this year.31 Jan 02:26 AM
New ZealandLabour bouncing into 2020 with surprising addition to retreatIt was business as usual for Labour MPs in Martinborough, with one notable exception.23 Jan 02:44 AM
New ZealandArdern promises 'positive, factual, robust' election campaignNZ 'will not fall prey' to some of the misinformation seen in elections overseas.22 Jan 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelMartinborough: What makes Toast tickLinda Meads takes a look at Martinborough's big day out for food and wine.16 Sep 07:00 PM
New Zealand$40,000 trophy stag shot and killed in Martinborough"As a rare breed valued at over $40,000, this is a huge loss for its owner."29 Jul 11:42 PM
New ZealandA year in the life of the First BabyMeeting moviestars and juggling politics, it's been an eventful year for Neve.14 Jun 05:00 PM
PropertyIain Hyndman: Billion trees putting farming at riskBillion trees protagonists can't see the wood for the trees, writes Iain Hyndman.12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA thief's tale: Lexington Lewis - one of NZ's worst burglars - is back behind barsOne of NZ's most persistent burglars jailed again after another crime wave in Auckland.30 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandE. Coli found in water supply of Wairarapa townResidents are being warned to boil water in the South Wairarapa town of Martinborough.09 Apr 08:51 AM
