New ZealandDying man ripped off by thiefA brazen thief distracted staff and stole money from a young Greytown boy's fundraiser for his sick grandfather.10 Jul 04:17 AM
New ZealandMother, daughter rescued from cliffA mother and daughter have been winched to safety from a rocky ledge on Wairarapa's remote south coast.03 Jun 04:06 AM
New ZealandGrieving partner: 'I offer my forgiveness'A judge has commended a grieving woman and the man responsible for her partner's death during an emotional court hearing following a fatal road accident.27 May 04:45 AM
New ZealandInspired to raise funds to support GraceA Masterton couple helped to raise more than $5000 for the Grace Yeats Trust after they read a newspaper article about the Grace's Oil of Gratitude fundraising initiative last December.19 May 11:55 PM
New ZealandA seal-ly big surpriseA Wairarapa man got more than he bargained for when he took his two dogs walking at Lake Domain.15 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandAA defends hard line on driving testsThe AA has defended its hard line on driving tests as Wairarapa parents complain about young drivers failing their tests for what they claim are minor reasons.25 Apr 01:31 AM
New ZealandWairarapa homes, roads flooded under irrigation plansFarms, homes and roads would be totally submerged in a massive dam lake under proposed irrigation plans for Wairarapa.09 Apr 04:03 AM
New ZealandFire destroys trees worth $1mA pine forest fire in South Wairarapa may have destroyed trees worth at least $1 million. The blaze at Pahaoa Rd, east of Martinborough, had engulfed at least 100ha by yesterday afternoon.03 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandChoppers, crews battle Wairarapa fireSix helicopters with monsoon buckets and seven ground firecrews battled a rapidly moving pine forest fire on Pahaoa Rd, east of Martinborough, yesterday that had engulfed 30 hectares by midday and was still burning.01 Apr 11:21 PM
New ZealandHelmet helps climber survive 140m fallWearing a helmet may have saved the life of a climber who fell 140m on a rocky peak near Mt Awful, in the Mt Aspiring National Park, yesterday.27 Mar 07:58 PM
New ZealandRescue on Mount AwfulA climber suffered head injuries when he fell about 100m and had to helicoptered to safety from Mt Awful in Mt Aspiring National Park this morning.27 Mar 02:08 AM
LifestyleNew breed of NZ pinot noir<i>Viva</i> wine editor Jo Burzynska traverses plains, valleys and rivers on a pinot noir safari in Marlborough.27 Mar 01:30 AM
New ZealandFourteen jobs cut at Wairarapa DHBFourteen jobs have been cut at Wairarapa DHB to create one management team across the Wairarapa and Hutt Valley DHBs.08 Mar 06:01 AM
New ZealandDiscarded butt blamed for blazeA discarded cigarette butt has been blamed for a blaze that wreaked $250,000 worth of damage to a shed, vehicles and equipment at a Masterton garden supply firm.07 Mar 11:59 PM
New ZealandMan convicted for taking knife to McD'sA drunk man who walked behind the counter at a McDonald's Restaurant in Masterton last week clutching a black-handled kitchen knife was convicted of possession of a knife in a public place at Masterton District Court yesterday.07 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandNo name suppression for man accused of bashing volunteerA judge has prevented publication of whether the man accused of bashing volunteer firefighter Peter Fisher has been released on bail.06 Mar 02:50 AM
New ZealandFisherman falls into rough sea at Castle PointA man who fell several metres into the rough sea while fishing from rocks in Wairarapa today was rescued by a local fishing boat.25 Feb 05:29 AM
LifestyleSpotlight on beer festivalsAs summer fades into autumn and the season of mist and mellow fruitfulness, it's time for hay to be saved, harvests to be gathered and, best of all, have festivals to attend.24 Feb 01:00 AM
