New ZealandPūkaha Forest now belongs to people of Aotearoa New Zealand942ha of native forest in Pūkaha now belongs to the people of Aotearoa New Zealand.01 May 10:45 PM
KahuIwi gifts forest to New Zealand 'for everyone to enjoy'PM Jacinda Ardern has paid tribute to Rangitāne's "extraordinary act of generosity".01 May 08:57 PM
New ZealandCarterton raises over $16k for grieving family"The community just came together and wrapped around that family."28 Apr 07:44 PM
New ZealandWellington's king of pizza Tommy Millions closes two sitesClosures follow a string of others as fewer visit CBD and more people work from home.28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAA boss puts foot down on speed limit proposalsCraig Bowyer says roads need to be better engineered.27 Apr 10:28 PM
New ZealandWairarapa memorial proposed to recognise 'military families of the district''If 17th Ruahine can't be recorded here, it can't be recorded anywhere'.27 Apr 10:07 PM
New ZealandDisruptions, delays for Remutaka Hill next monthNight closures and daytime disruptions norm for three weeks in May a vital work done.26 Apr 11:46 PM
New ZealandNew businesses need pandemic support - coffee entrepreneurBusiness has been tough since Covid-19, and now, Bean Merchant doesn't turn a profit.26 Apr 07:44 PM
New Zealand'Gutted' Carterton community rallies around family after child's deathThe child was struck by a reversing vehicle in its driveway on Lincoln Rd last week.20 Apr 07:58 PM
New ZealandJames Cameron defends dairying venture despite his animal farming criticismThe film director says Covid-19 has delayed plans to have the animals phased off the farm.16 Apr 08:51 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating Carterton collision that killed toddlerPolice said the child had been struck in its driveway by a reversing vehicle.16 Apr 12:26 AM
New ZealandTruck breakdown on Remutaka Hill SH2, delays expectedDelays are expected for some time while the southbound lane is cleared.15 Apr 08:42 PM
RoyalsMasterton man remembers meeting Prince Philip 67 years agoThe Queen and Duke of Edinburgh spent the day in Masterton on Friday, January 15, 1954.14 Apr 12:56 AM
New ZealandMasterton woman's appeal for medical funding rejectedAllyson Lock is just one of 11 people in New Zealand with the disease.09 Apr 01:15 AM
New Zealand'Extremely unusual': Carterton E coli readings baffle expertsThere's been an on-off boil water notice since March, after a low-level E coli reading.08 Apr 08:44 PM
Entertainment'A complete pivot': Newtown Festival returns this weekendOne of Wellington's biggest and most diverse street festivals is set to welcome thousands.08 Apr 08:11 PM
New Zealand'Not walking the talk': Hollywood director's enviro-farm turns to dairy cowsThe Avatar film director owns more than 1500 hectares of land in South Wairarapa.07 Apr 06:54 AM
New Zealand'Im dreading winter': More than 800 Wairarapa homes at risk of floodingThe cost to Masterton homeowners could exceed $40 million in the event of a flood.06 Apr 11:15 PM
New ZealandDrivers warned of severe gale-force windsHolidaymakers heading home today are urged to be cautious, especially motorcyclists.04 Apr 10:52 PM
New ZealandFluoridation: Wairarapa mayors back 'consumer choice'Two mayors facing water fluoridation as default said they prefer consumer choice.24 Mar 08:50 PM
New ZealandCarterton District Council finds source of E. coli contaminationA boil water notice remains in place while authorities wait on further test results.22 Mar 04:15 AM
New ZealandSpate of crashes brings call for drivers to concentrateNine crashes have been recorded in the Wairarapa region since last Monday.21 Mar 09:15 PM
New Zealand'Visionary' former mayor of Masterton dies, aged 98Former Masterton Mayor Frank John Francis Cody has died at the age of 98.18 Mar 10:50 PM
TravelIn search of the 'funky stuff' on a Wairarapa camper tripA hotel on wheels is a great way to navigate combining wining and driving.18 Mar 05:00 AM
OpinionGeorgina CampbellComment: Why Wellington can't die in a ditch over water metersDemand could outstrip water supply in the Wellington region by as early as 2026.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDelays on SH2 over Remutaka Hill following two-car crashThe highway was down to one lane following the collision, which occurred at 11am.15 Mar 10:52 PM
New ZealandBorn with cancer: 'Every parent's worst nightmare'Baby Kaihautu's mum says she is holding strong but is "screaming and broken inside".15 Mar 06:36 PM
New Zealand'Worst' rural road fact of life for South Wairarapa localsRural roads are often the bottom of the pecking order when it comes to repairs.14 Mar 07:02 PM
New ZealandWairarapa police identify person of interest after boy indecently assaulted on trainPolice said they were working with the man's family and that of the young victim.10 Mar 11:25 PM
New ZealandUpper Hutt barely increases water renewals investment, others quadruple budgetUpper Hutt increases its renewal budget by just 15 per cent, despite region's water woes.10 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelWonderful Wairarapa: Remarkable places on our doorstepA guide to Wairarapa's rolling hills, rugged coast, quaint towns, and diverse attractions.10 Mar 02:26 AM
New Zealand'The situation is urgent': Local council unsatisfied with climate change responseWairarapa want to lead the way on climate action in rural New Zealand.09 Mar 10:10 PM
New ZealandWoman flown to hospital after serious crash on ThursdayA car collided with a laden truck on Lees Pakaraka Rd in Te Whiti yesterday afternoon.04 Mar 08:40 PM
New ZealandMasterton man the first in New Zealand to conquer the 100 peaksIt's taken the 62-year-old 30 years to conquer New Zealand's 100 Peaks Challenge.04 Mar 08:15 PM
