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Masterton's award-winning 130-year-old Queen Elizabeth Park is lighting up for Christmas.
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Enjoy a tipple or two on one these unusual wine journeys
Six tempting wine experiences to keep your glass topped up well into the new year.
Golden Shears cancelled for a second time
The championships were to have been held on March 3-5, 2022.
DHB investigating claim vaccination staff paid for big night out with Prezzy cards
'I am not aware of how the food and beverages were paid for,' DHB boss says.
Live: Landslip cuts off Kāpiti community, wild weather slams capital
The region is under a heavy rain watch.
CCDHB reaches 90 per cent fully vaccinated, second DHB in the country
The news was revealed hours before the government's traffic light announcement.
Groundswell NZ's 'Mother of all Protests' takes steps to avoid being hijacked by anti-vaxxers
Groundswell organisers say they want to distance the rural protest from anti-vaxxers.
Tractors, 4WDs, utes descend on Auckland city, town centres in Groundswell protest
'Let everybody know we are here and we are not happy with what's going on in this country'
Live: New Covid cases from Kaitāia to Wellington, particular fears for Northland
Cases continue to emerge across the North Island.
Masterton Covid cases linked to Killer Beez
A number of gang members travelled from around the country to Masterton for a weekend.
Up to 33 unvaccinated Whanganui DHB workers could lose jobs
The staff will be stood down on pay.
Wairarapa Hospital has Covid capacity, but no ICU, as second Masterton case recorded
A second positive case of Covid-19 was recorded in Masterton today.
Masterton mayor urges vaccination following news of positive case
Masterton Mayor Lyn Patterson says the community is aware of the rules.
Record 207 new Covid cases, one death - virus spreads south in North Island, 12 police officers isolating
New cases in Rotorua and the Tararua district were confirmed this morning.
175 community Covid cases today, in Auckland, Waikato, Northland and Taupō
There are 93 people in hospital with Covid, nine of whom are in ICU or HDU.
Sleepless nights on the cards for some as temperatures set to skyrocket
Metservice is warning people to stay alert and stay hydrated.
Tried and tested travel itineraries for a flawless holiday
If you like the idea of a plan but you're not a planner these travel itineraries are ideal
Local cricket game halted after embarrassing pitch mix-up
Wairarapa coach Neil Perry said he had never seen anything like it.
Top Towns: Dunedin still most vaccinated, Hamilton closing in on Auckland
Find out how your town's vaccination rate compares.
Three days, one campervan and a wild Wairarapa ride
Jump in the campervan and enjoy Wairarapa's raw, rugged beauty on a three-day road trip.
'Abrupt change': Heavy rain, strong winds as cold front brings end to settled weather
The front will move across the South Island today then onto the North Island tomorrow.
Police appeal for information on suspicious Carterton fire
Two shops in the Wairarapa have been badly damaged by fire overnight.
The 90% Project: Who will be Top Town of the Covid vaccine rollout?
How does your town compare with the rest of the country on vaccination?
The 90% Project: How close is your age group to 90% vaccinated?
First dose vaccinations in older Kiwis are more than 90 per cent almost everywhere.
Tasty teachings: Drink up NZ's rich wine history
Pucker up for a tasty history lesson of New Zealand's oldest vineyards and wineries.
Labour MP's iconic ute for sale for a great cause
Kieran McAnulty is auctioning off his distinctive ute for charity.
Embracing te reo Māori 'an act of patriotism'
Whatahoro Cribb-Fox was born into the generation revitalising Māori language and culture.
Mass murderer believed he was 'putting them in a better place'
Parole declined for man who killed seven people in 90s massacre.
Wild weather: Severe thunderstorms hit Auckland, Northland
Heavy rain blew through many areas in Northland and Auckland.
Person dies after being hit by car in Matamata
The car struck the person on Waharoa Rd East, which runs parallel to State Highway 27.
50km/h speed limit across Auckland harbour bridge
The Wellington region is under a strong wind warning until at least 7pm today.
Work resumes on Transmission Gully, NZTA assesses lockdown fallout
It's expected the road's opening will be delayed after two weeks at alert level 4.
Facebook Marketplace scam: Woman charged after tool sold 47 times, never delivered
Many people choose not to report a crime 'out of embarrassment at being deceived'.