New ZealandReady to ride: Masterton school bike track opensThe track would be 1250m within the school grounds, connected to nearby farm and wetlands.03 Mar 08:26 PM
CompaniesHoney optimism a 'red herring', say Wairarapa beekeepersA statement from the agriculture minister does not ring true for Wairarapa beekeepers.01 Mar 10:49 PM
EntertainmentWellington events affected by alert level 2 this weekWhat's on, what's off and what's changed in the capital under alert level 2.28 Feb 08:51 PM
New ZealandIconic Golden Shears cancelled for 2021The event has been cancelled for the first time in history, as Covid 19 alert levels rise.27 Feb 10:49 PM
New ZealandDisgruntled accountant's reason for $170k tax evasion revealedRobert Sinclair first began offending after a phone call with IRD went badly.24 Feb 01:26 AM
New ZealandPlanes on plug-in power: Electric future for Wairarapa air travelLarger electric planes could be a feature on the timetable within 10 years.18 Feb 07:52 PM
New ZealandSixth person arrested in relation to death of Rau Tongia appears in courtA 47-year-old woman was charged in relation to the homicide.18 Feb 06:24 PM
New ZealandMonth's worth of rain a brief relief for Wairarapa farmersWairarapa had three times the rainfall on Tuesday than it did all of last month.17 Feb 11:30 PM
New Zealand'I should be a vegetable or dead': One year on from horrific workplace accident'I didn't even think I was alive. I woke up in hospital thinking I wasn't existing.'16 Feb 06:31 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 ZealandMan accused of cleaning shotgun used to kill Rau Tongia in his Karori homePolice have now charged five people in connection with murder.15 Feb 02:27 AM
New ZealandWairarapa home RVs rise againHomes in Carterton, Masterton, and South Wairarapa have seen another giant leap in value.04 Feb 11:29 PM
New ZealandHow Wellington will be celebrating Waitangi this weekendSample a delicious hāngi, be delighted by a kite festival, and enjoy local music.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTree jobs take root after cash injection in WairarapaA $1 million tree pruning project aims to create long-term employment in Wairarapa.02 Feb 12:55 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
New ZealandHow to teach skills for workplace of next generationTeachers aim to lift students' aspirations above mere grades.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I just about died': Car ploughs through fence into wall of Masterton home"It could have been a fatality ... His head was right where that big imprint is."22 Jan 12:33 AM
New Zealand'We have nothing to hide': Police photographing policy under reviewThe review follows reports of young Māori being photographed illegally in Wairarapa.19 Jan 06:14 PM
CompaniesAnalysis: Water becomes a commodityA UN special rapporteur says water should not be treated as a traded commodity.18 Jan 06:01 AM
New Zealand'It's come home': Wairarapa woman reunited with lost ring 36 years laterThe farm's current owner found it in her vegetable garden while weeding her tomatoes.13 Jan 10:24 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
New Zealand'Your body wants to panic': Woman on day she saved husband's lifeEvery week, four people go into cardiac arrest in the Wellington and Wairarapa regions.08 Jan 01:58 AM
New ZealandPensioner left homeless after rental sells amid housing shortageThe 78-year-old has a month to vacate her property and nowhere to go.06 Jan 08:02 PM
New ZealandThe Featherston funeral home starting a conversation around deathA local embalmer says most people have no idea about the funeral process.05 Jan 11:38 PM
New ZealandRiversdale surf lifeguards recount dramatic rescue after quad bike crashThe rescue helicopter was needed twice on New Year's Eve.05 Jan 06:19 PM
New ZealandRare white kiwi hatched in captivity deadThe North Island Brown Kiwi should have been coloured brown but was white instead.27 Dec 09:31 PM
TravelFive amazing playgrounds for summerPlaces guaranteed to delight the young and the young at heart.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice photographing young Māori: IPCA, Privacy Commissioner investigatesIPCA and the Privacy Commissioner are launching a joint official investigation.24 Dec 01:44 AM
KahuPolice watchdog launches nationwide probe into photography policyThe Independent Police Conduct Authority will look at how widespread the practice is.22 Dec 11:52 PM
New ZealandChristmas afternoon the pick of Wellington's weather this weekend, as severe warning in placeThose travelling north on Christmas eve should allow extra time for damp conditions.22 Dec 06:38 PM
New ZealandHundreds of dead fish found in dry stream bed'I was there yesterday, it was right down - but they were still alive.'16 Dec 12:32 AM
New ZealandPolice calling for information after family cat shot deadPet cat was found dead last week.15 Dec 06:24 AM
New ZealandWorld-famous Masterton event seeks waste bylaw changesNew rules aim to control the dumping of spam mail and waste from large public events.14 Dec 10:33 PM
New ZealandNew MP Kieran McAnulty dedicates victory to his granBust a move, Kieran McAnulty style.18 Oct 01:31 AM
