New ZealandMissing man's lifejacket may be clueThe family of a 72-year-old Martinborough man who went missing at sea is appealing to the public for sightings of his lifejacket to help them piece together the puzzle of his last moments.28 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandFamily in vigil for missing Martinborough fisherRelatives of a missing Martinborough man are yet to return home from a makeshift camp at the south Wairarapa bay where he went missing more than a week ago.17 Jan 09:38 PM
New ZealandPolice praise wine crowds despite arrestsPolice have praised crowds at Toast Martinborough wine festival, despite making eight arrests and a woman being hit by a bus.18 Nov 10:19 PM
New ZealandBurned three-year-old: 'She's fighting'A 3-year-old girl who was badly burnt after she was believed to have lit a candle in memory of her twin sister is fighting her horrific injuries, her uncle says.13 Sep 07:42 AM
New ZealandThree-year-old fighting for life after fireA three-year-old girl fighting for her life with burns to half her body is stable after surgery, after a fire that may have started while she was playing with matches or a lighter at home..12 Sep 05:53 AM
TravelWairarapa: Pedalling to the pinotsSharon Lundy settles into an easy bike-riding tour of Wairarapa's award-winning wineries.23 May 05:30 PM
LifestyleShake-up in the vinesMartinborough's reputation for wine production grows stronger with newcomers seeing fit to prove that small can not only be beautiful but affordable as well.22 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleWellington: Travelling first class<i>Viva</i> experiences the very best of Wellington in the VIP style we could easily become accustomed to.08 Jun 10:00 PM
LifestyleLocal pinot trumps $7000 a bottle wineDemand has soared for a North Island pinot noir crowned best in the world.13 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleWairarapa wine pips $7000 French drop in blind tastingA $200 bottle of Martinborough pinot noir was crowned the finest at a tasting in California, ahead of renowned wines from around the world.23 Mar 02:10 AM
LifestyleWine: Bottles speak for selvesWhen wanting to impress visiting overseas wine buffs, I have trusty favourites that I pluck from the cellar and open with a good deal of confidence.02 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Toning down the tanninsThe textures of New Zealand wines have developed from severe to silky.29 Jan 09:00 PM
LifestyleGood Taste: Raise a glassToast. Is it: A) Bread browned on both sides by exposure to heat B) A call to raise glasses in honour of a person or thing C) A Martinborough festival for 10,000 New Zealand food and wine lovers D) All of the above?14 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleProfessional drinkingWe quiz some of New Zealand's best winemakers to find their tipples du jour.09 Oct 04:30 PM
BusinessPinot Noir: A cheeky little number ...If wine had a personality, pinot noir's would be strangely alluring while requiring occasional therapy.29 Sep 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Vigilante' businessmen asked to prove actions were lawfulTwo businessmen involved in an alleged vigilante street patrol in the Wairarapa town of Martinborough have had their sentencing delayed to give them time to prove their actions were lawful.11 Jan 06:20 PM
LifestyleMartinborough pinot noir takes top awardA Martinborough pinot noir has taken the top trophy in this year's Air New Zealand wine awards.21 Nov 10:41 PM
LifestylePinot answers prayersLovers of pinot noir are probably the most obsessive, evangelical wine buffs on the planet.12 Oct 03:00 PM
