TravelAn insider’s guide to the historic Castlepoint Beach RacesVisit the rugged Wairarapa coastal township of Castlepoint on Saturday 11 March.09 Feb 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismCampground snapped up in property expansion drive"This boom was happening before the pandemic."04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMP to stop advertising mobile offices in his electorate due to ‘death threats’McAnulty said the levels of abuse levelled at politicians was uncalled for.25 Jan 01:41 AM
Entertainment'Dream come true': Ed Sheeran shocks Kiwi fan with surprise rural pub visitShe asked for ID thinking it was a doppleganger. Then Ed Sheeran began to speak.23 Jan 11:52 PM
New ZealandMan in court for possessing, importing child sexual abuse materialCustoms found abuse images and arrested a Filipino national who lives in Wairarapa23 Jan 02:09 AM
New ZealandFloodgates still open in RiversdaleCyclone Hale left Riversdale farms with metre-deep river sediment covering entire paddocks20 Jan 03:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: Killer state highway zone where speed limit could be cut by 40km/h“You can hear the sirens go off with all the accidents, once a week or so."02 Jan 05:32 PM
New Zealand‘Everything I had is gone’: Family mourn loss of son in car crash four days before ChristmasVishal Anand, 26 died in a two-vehicle crash on Ponatahi Rd near Carterton last Wednesday.28 Dec 01:31 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm warning in place for parts of the lower NorthThunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain and hail.25 Dec 04:51 AM
New ZealandWeather: What happened to summer? More heavy rain, storms in chaotic forecastIt's a mixed bag of weather over the next few days.15 Dec 11:11 PM
New ZealandWatch: Spare a thought for our dairy ownersRaj Patel says spare a thought for dairy owners.09 Dec 08:26 AM
KahuSupreme Court rules in favour of Wairarapa Māori in power station wrangleThe Supreme Court says a previous decision was wrong.07 Dec 06:32 PM
New ZealandWatch: Captivated at Summer HummerFour Wairarapa College students warmed up the crowd at Masterton's biggest music festival.06 Dec 01:52 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: FENZ under fireFirefighters worried about mental stress, equipment failure and carcinogens.03 Dec 09:29 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: SPCA Masterton is having kittensIt's kitten season and SPCA Masterton needs your help.26 Nov 12:21 AM
New ZealandOperation Cobalt: Three arrested, firearms, drugs, cash found after armed searchWairarapa police and armed offenders squad targeted organised crime in the area.25 Nov 02:53 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Red Clay Tennis arriving in New ZealandMartinborough to open first red clay tennis courts in New Zealand.24 Nov 08:07 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Getting to know Gary Caffell, new Mayor of MastertonImproving the transparency of council work is one of Caffell's aims.12 Nov 08:30 AM
New ZealandAerodrome tragedy: Pilot of skydiving plane failed to give way to microlightChanges needed as crash report reveals major safety issues at unattended aerodromes.02 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Masterton gets a fresh lick of paintMurals are popping up around Masterton and bringing colour to the CBD.29 Oct 02:09 AM
InvestmentFamily of the late Julian Robertson to sell Wairarapa's Dry River Wines'Chance to refocus and consolidate our business interests' - Jay Robertson.19 Oct 04:22 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Empowering young people with peer supportPiki peer supports mental health by not offering solutions - just listening.19 Oct 12:33 AM
New ZealandDude where's my van, VW, quad and Hilux? Police arrest man in relation to vehicle theft spreeOne of the vehicles was driven out of a garage, through the door.14 Oct 04:25 AM
New ZealandSouth Wairarapa alleged arsonist arrestedFires were lit at two properties, Wards Line near Greytown, damaging several buildings.12 Oct 05:25 AM
New Zealand'Armageddon': Neighbour's horror at multi-building blaze - arson suspectedHouses and barns are affected at two locations on the same road.10 Oct 07:05 PM
TravelFive astronomical places to observe 'all equal day'It comes but twice a year. Here's where to be this 'all equal' day.22 Sep 10:25 PM
New ZealandUnlawful photos: Police to apologise to families featured in watchdog reportPolice Commissioner Andrew Coster responds to watchdog report.08 Sep 04:20 AM
New ZealandSocial housing development planned for GreytownGreytown residents surprised a social housing development is planned for the township.08 Sep 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessReal estate agent admits forging documentsThe harder he worked to get recognition, the less help he was receiving - tribunal.31 Aug 05:34 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Daphne Geisler on Candidate CameraCandidate Camera: Mayoral candidate Daphne Geisler discusses South Wairarapa's issues27 Aug 08:35 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: South Wairarapa Mayor on why he's standing againAlex Beijen is standing again in the upcoming elections, with a focus on infrastructure.26 Aug 09:16 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Jo Hayes on Candidate CameraMasterton mayoral candidate Jo Hayes discusses the big local issues on camera.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Reducing drug harm means admitting for most of us drugs are harmlessThe importance of testing drugs and being honest with young people to reduce harm.11 Jul 06:30 PM
New ZealandSnowy start to school holidays expectedBetween 15cm and 25cm of snow is expected on State Highway 73's Arthur's Pass.08 Jul 05:00 PM
