New ZealandNZ firefighters on high alertFirefighters in Hawkes Bay and Wairarapa are on high alert as the regions brace for forecast strong winds and hot temperatures.08 Jan 07:21 PM
New ZealandHead boy in fatal quad bike plungeThe horrific Boxing Day death of a 16-year-old boy from South Otago is the year's seventh quad bike fatality.27 Dec 03:50 AM
New ZealandBurn off sparks costly pine fireRural landowners risk hefty bills for fires that take more than an hour to fight, Wairarapa principal rural fire officer Phil Wishnowsky has warned.18 Dec 02:20 AM
New ZealandDogs to be killed by vet not firearmSouth Wairarapa District Council has voted to change its policy on shooting unwanted and dangerous dogs, opting for euthanasia by a vet instead.13 Dec 06:09 AM
New ZealandBashed firefighter plans trip homeThe family of bashed Martinborough firefighter Peter Fisher are thrilled with the progress he is making in rehab and have been told medical staff aim to have him go home on January 7.30 Nov 09:50 PM
New ZealandSchoolgirl's brain surgery successfulCarterton schoolgirl Grace Yeats successfully underwent brain surgery on Wednesday aiming to calm powerful spasms.22 Nov 09:29 PM
New ZealandCellphone saves lost tramperAn ill-prepared Chilean tourist who got lost while tramping in Mt Holdsworth would have died if he had not had a mobile phone with him, say search and rescue volunteers.22 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandRare bird eggs found on beachTwo rare birds have laid eggs at Wairarapa's Riversdale Beach and a temporary fence has been built to protect them.22 Nov 01:25 AM
New ZealandRare brain surgery a NZ firstCarterton schoolgirl Grace Yeats will today become the first child in New Zealand to receive electrical brain implants to help calm her violent seizures.20 Nov 11:11 PM
New ZealandWoman punched in carpark attackAn 18-year-old woman was punched in the face during what appeared to be a random attack in the Masterton McDonald's carpark early yesterday.18 Nov 11:54 PM
New ZealandFestival-goer hit by busA person is in a serious condition after being hit by a bus outside Palliser Estate at the Toast Martinborough wine festival.18 Nov 06:26 AM
RoyalsHow to party with a royalThree of Wairarapa's November 14 babies will be celebrating their birthday in style this year - with Prince Charles and his wife Camilla.30 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandMan's $7000 meth up-chuckA man arrested for carrying drug utensils surprised police by vomiting up a snaplock bag of white powder, thought to be $7000 worth of methamphetamine.23 Oct 06:55 PM
