New ZealandSevere weather watches as All Blacks test faces rain threatSnowfall warnings are in place for six major South Island alpine passes.25 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandAurora Australis may be visible in NZ amid solar activity this weekRain and clouds might obscure the view on the South Island’s west coast.01 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Rare white kiwi spotted returning to burrow in broad daylightMapuna means “prized” or “precious” in te reo.25 Aug 11:00 PM
WellingtonMass murderer denied parole for 16th time, reveals motive for killing his kids23 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumSportOn The Up: Jacinda Ardern's inspirational message to Kiwi athlete breaking water polo barriers11 Jun 09:01 PM
New ZealandTramper made himself comfortable, set off beacon before dying of fall injuries15 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'They'll just get away with it': No charges laid five months after digger smashes up café20 Apr 11:17 PM
RetailHart family business tips Hansells Masterton into receivershipHansells Masterton is a contract manufacturer which also owns the Horley’s brand.10 Apr 05:30 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
Crime‘Thugs and idiots’: Mayor says town has had ‘a guts full’ after fatal shootingTwo men, aged 23 and 25, are charged with Doreion Hard's death as mum mourns.23 Mar 09:14 PM
CrimeTwo men charged with murder after man shot in WairarapaFurther charges against the pair are being considered.23 Mar 06:43 AM
New ZealandWairarapa homicide 'doesn’t define' community, local MP saysPolice are considering charges for two men taken into custody yesterday.23 Mar 12:34 AM
New ZealandOne dead after river jetboat incident, police investigatingThe man was in his 20s and died at the scene.21 Mar 09:47 PM
New ZealandTory Whanau calls for Wellington Water chairman to be removed from boardThe Local Government Minister has sought advice on potential interventions.06 Mar 03:25 AM
New Zealand‘Total basket case’: Emergency meeting to be held on damning Wellington Water reportsWellington Water chairman Nick Leggett's future is expected to be discussed tomorrow. 03 Mar 04:44 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellAnalysis: Should Martinborough wineries pay for a shared path after fatality?A fatal crash between a car and four-seater bike has prompted a discussion about safety.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘I set fire to the seven churches’: Man claims to be behind Masterton church attacksFour church fires in Masterton all started between 4.25am and 4.35am, fire officials say.22 Feb 05:54 AM
New ZealandWoman killed in horror Martinborough bike crash namedAlison Korny lived in New Zealand before moving to the UK.19 Feb 12:46 AM
New ZealandUK visitor dead, three badly injured after car crashes into shared bike in MartinboroughThe owner of the quadricycle told the Herald he was beside himself.12 Feb 11:14 PM
New ZealandMan trapped in farm machinery, airlifted to hospital with serious injuriesThe man was quickly freed by paramedics and firefighters this morning.06 Jan 01:19 AM
New ZealandVolunteer firefighters accused of driving offences, clipping a pedestrianThe incidents are being investigated and firefighters may face disciplinary action.29 Nov 07:02 AM
New ZealandWrecked cafe reopens after front-end loader ram raidThe community turned out in force to help clean up the damage.17 Nov 11:53 PM
New ZealandMasked ‘desperado’ terrifies diners in late-night front-end loader ram raidThe burglary at a Martinborough cafe left people 'gobsmacked'.15 Nov 07:53 PM
CrimeSchizophrenia or drug-induced psychosis? What led to man's brutal homicide on rural drivewayDefence claims schizophrenia but the Crown argues drug-induced psychosis.10 Oct 05:19 AM
New ZealandFleeing van leads police on dramatic pursuit through Wairarapa streets, racecourseThe incident started in Featherston and lasted nearly two hours.23 Sep 01:55 AM
New ZealandRugby: Whanganui thrash Wairarapa BushWhanganui head straight to the top of the ladder.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Leaving work in tears': Wairarapa Hospital short-staffed by 40 nursesOne experienced nurse said the demand in recent weeks had 'brought staff to their knees'.10 Aug 11:34 PM
KahuHistoric return of Wairarapa Lakes to Iwi ownership marks end of century-long dispute'Final chapter' in a century-long dispute between the Crown, settlers, and Wairarapa Māori29 Jun 04:05 AM
New ZealandDrive to get horses microchipped in the wake of Cyclone GabrielleDisappearance and death of horses during the storm highlighted the need for microchips.18 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandWork to begin to fix train woes, months on from disruptionThe train tracks were laid too narrow at times, causing vibrations and speed restrictions.13 May 12:46 AM
