Latest from Wairarapa region

High-vis pupils stand out strongly

Wairarapa Road Safety Council is highlighting road safety in more ways than one, giving 700 rural pupils throughout Wairarapa high-vis

Rain threatens region's safe river swimming spots

Many places along rivers in Wairarapa are good for swimming except after rain, a new Recreational Water Quality report card shows. The

Kahutara debate rages on

The plot thickens over the actual spelling and pronunciation of the name Kahutara. In the wake of a news story published this week

Local identity seeks greener pastures

A Greytown-born Jack of all Arts will be moving on from Wairarapa, leaving his second-hand bookshop behind to turn a new page in the

Smoke-free cafes prove hit with Wairarapa diners

Compass Health's three-week smoke-free dining trial came to a close last week, with the majority of people filling out campaign surveys

New nest feathered for giant kiwi

Katchafire cancel concert

Bomb found in shop's attic

Winetasting fundraiser boosts charity coffers

Ciggie sales over

End of an era at Tui Brewery

End of an era at Tui Brewery

The last bottle of beer rolled off the old production line at the landmark Mangatainoka Tui Brewery site yesterday, bringing with it the end of an era.

Tears flow as Maori cloak comes home

A 19th century woven cloak, or korowai, originally belonged to Wairarapa iwi and has returned after being stored in the Rochester Historical Society collection in the United States for more than 100 years.

Grieving family welcomes high-risk road fixes

Wastewater project 'an absolute disaster'

Devoy: 'This is not how we roll'