Latest from Wairarapa region

Budget service thief warned on naming

A Masterton budgeting worker who stole at least $11,100 from vulnerable clients has been warned to prepare for her name suppression to be lifted.

WaiCol team lauded for performance

True son of Wairarapa farewelled

Party rules out means testing

Helper has to make shock exit

Nutrition expert to speak at college

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Wairarapa fire starters chased for $500k

About $500,000 in costs is being sought from fire starters whose fires burned out of control in the past year, says Wairarapa principal rural fire officer Phill Wishnowsky.