New ZealandCarterton fire closes SH2, properties may be at riskThe fire had claimed one shed but was now 80 per cent contained.11 Feb 12:28 AM
New ZealandWairarapa blaze: Were campers 'sloppy' in putting out campfire?Witnesses put the fire down to campers 'doing a sloppy job' of putting their fire out.10 Feb 11:40 PM
TravelLearning to love eels: Wairarapa's surprising wildlife centreHow the eels became a surprise hit on a night tour in the Wairarapa.10 Feb 04:10 PM
New Zealand'We won't stop': 'Exhausted' employer of missing kayaker into fourth week of search'The ocean's a big place, it takes, sometimes it gives back, sometimes it doesn't.'09 Feb 10:42 PM
New ZealandA long way from home: Fiordland penguin found in WairarapaThe penguin could have been pushed as far north as Wairarapa by a storm, DOC said.09 Feb 10:07 PM
New ZealandSouth Wairarapa fire contained, caution urged in 'extreme' conditionsStrong winds, high temperatures and low humidity - fire risk very high.09 Feb 06:54 PM
New Zealand'We've got a battle on our hands': Fire crews against 'trying conditions' in South WairarapaFour rural crews, two helicopters and 30 firefighters are now battling the blaze.09 Feb 01:05 AM
New ZealandFire in South Wairarapa burns 45ha overnightThe scrub fire near Cape Palliser lighthouse started on Monday evening.08 Feb 10:30 PM
New ZealandWairarapa home RVs rise againHomes in Carterton, Masterton, and South Wairarapa have seen another giant leap in value.04 Feb 11:29 PM
New ZealandWellington traffic: Crash on SH2 over Remutaka Hill causes delaysThe crash was reported at around 6.55 and was blocking the northbound lane.04 Feb 06:18 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing kayaker Koyren Campbell stretches to southern Hawke's Bay coastSearcher says everyone boating on the sea should have an emergency locator beacon.04 Feb 04:50 AM
New ZealandTree jobs take root after cash injection in WairarapaA $1 million tree pruning project aims to create long-term employment in Wairarapa.02 Feb 12:55 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay divers caught with undersize pāua, rock lobsterTip to the MPI poacher line saw 127 undersize pāua and 13 undersize rock lobster seized.30 Jan 07:27 PM
New ZealandAnniversary long weekend stunner on way for northern New ZealandIt's good news if you like sunshine.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFatal South Wairarapa crash: Motorist namedGodwell Mahowa, 58, died after the collision at Speedy's Crossing on Western Lake Rd.29 Jan 01:53 AM
New ZealandMotorist dies in South Wairarapa collision with trainEmergency teams rushed to Western Lake Rd around 2pm.28 Jan 01:36 AM
New ZealandDog detective unleashed in Wairarapa wetland to sniff out pest plantsBailey was brought to the Wairarapa coastline to find pest cordgrass, or spartina anglica.26 Jan 09:33 PM
New ZealandEarthquake rattles windows in Lower North IslandGeoNet reported the quake was magnitude 4.1, hitting 30km northwest of Levin.26 Jan 06:44 PM
EmploymentMartinborough businesses struggle to attract experienced staff"We're all offering competitive wages for Wairarapa ... but you still can't attract them."25 Jan 06:47 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing kayaker: 'I'll be out here every day'The official search for Koyren Campbell has been called off - but volunteers press on.22 Jan 09:16 PM
New ZealandHow to teach skills for workplace of next generationTeachers aim to lift students' aspirations above mere grades.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I just about died': Car ploughs through fence into wall of Masterton home"It could have been a fatality ... His head was right where that big imprint is."22 Jan 12:33 AM
New ZealandPolice call off search for missing kayaker; rahui on south coastHis family have described him as 'young man who made the most of every day'.21 Jan 07:55 PM
New ZealandMagnitude 4.2 quake felt in WellingtonA small earthquake was felt in the Lower North Island on Friday morning.21 Jan 07:03 PM
New ZealandNavy joins search for missing kayakerThe navy has now joined in search efforts.19 Jan 09:42 PM
New Zealand'We have nothing to hide': Police photographing policy under reviewThe review follows reports of young Māori being photographed illegally in Wairarapa.19 Jan 06:14 PM
New ZealandMissing kayaker's belongings found on seabedKoyren Campbell's boss said he is 'full of life' and a 'young, funny guy'.19 Jan 03:22 AM
New ZealandWhareama fire: 30 years gone in under 30 minutesThe Whareama house owner rushed to a nearby church to call 111 after finding it on fire.18 Jan 07:03 PM
CompaniesAnalysis: Water becomes a commodityA UN special rapporteur says water should not be treated as a traded commodity.18 Jan 06:01 AM
New ZealandAuckland's water woes set to continueA front making its way up the country is expected to peter out as it moves north.16 Jan 10:15 PM
KahuDemerit points bill oversimplifies youth justice system, expert saysA demerit system approach is 'trying to simplify something that isn't simple', he said.14 Jan 11:35 PM
New Zealand'It's come home': Wairarapa woman reunited with lost ring 36 years laterThe farm's current owner found it in her vegetable garden while weeding her tomatoes.13 Jan 10:24 PM
New ZealandLow rainfall sees water restrictions extended across WairarapaResidents are being urged to curb water use as the dry season looms.13 Jan 12:14 AM
Kahu'She was the boss': Rare white kiwi given send-off fit for a queenThe 'boss-like' bird was the first white kiwi hatched in captivity in the world.11 Jan 10:16 PM
