PremiumPremiumSportOn The Up: Jacinda Ardern's inspirational message to Kiwi athlete breaking water polo barriersViolette Perry balanced rigorous academics and sports at Yale.11 Jun 09:01 PM
New ZealandTramper made himself comfortable, set off beacon before dying of fall injuriesHe wandered on to a steep and slippery slope from which he probably fell, says inquest.15 May 06:00 AM
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
New Zealand'They'll just get away with it': No charges laid five months after digger smashes up café20 Apr 11:17 PM
Crime‘I’ll be waiting for you': Family of shooting victim threaten murder accused in court23 Mar 10:23 PM
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
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 ZealandCarterton Mayor Ron Mark congratulates lucky local punter who bagged $30m Lotto prize'Good on them'.13 Apr 10:08 PM
New ZealandSerious injuries after car crashes into building in MastertonMotorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.05 Apr 12:34 AM
New ZealandShane Reti defends lack of extra security at hospital hit by machete attackThe hospital did not have a track record of violent incidents before attack, Reti says.02 Apr 05:51 AM
CrimeMan, 62, accused of brutal machete attack inside hospital EDIt is understood the victim required emergency surgery following the attack.02 Apr 12:31 AM
New ZealandWellington’s early amalgamation plans revealed, why it won’t be a super cityCould Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, and Porirua councils become one?17 Mar 03:00 AM
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
