Wellington council pleads for patience over ‘appalling’ lack of punctual train services
Metlink data shows trains arrive at stations punctually less than a quarter of the time.
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Drive to get horses microchipped in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle
Disappearance and death of horses during the storm highlighted the need for microchips.
Work to begin to fix train woes, months on from disruption
The train tracks were laid too narrow at times, causing vibrations and speed restrictions.
The 'major crisis' facing sheep farmers
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Shane Te Pou: No place for division as Kiwis share cultural traditions
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Wairarapa police investigate series of loud overnight bangs across Masterton
Police received the first call just after 3am.
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Miracle win for shearer Buick at NZ Shears
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'The miracle man': David Buick wins NZ Shears open final
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Serious injuries after car crashes into building in Masterton
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.
Shane Reti defends lack of extra security at hospital hit by machete attack
The hospital did not have a track record of violent incidents before attack, Reti says.
Man, 62, accused of brutal machete attack inside hospital ED
It is understood the victim required emergency surgery following the attack.
No security guards on hand at time of machete attack, union says
The man was disarmed by a doctor, attendants and the patient herself.
'Something horrific': Man suffers skull fracture in bloody ED machete attack
The victim allegedly suffered a severe laceration to his head and a fractured skull.
My kind of bike ride: Six days of eating, drinking... and cycling! In Wairarapa
Where exertion is met with fine wine, indulgent food and luxury accommodation.
Unstable land under Wairarapa train line could have ‘catastrophic’ consequences
KiwiRail said there was an area of loose fill material just below the railway line.
Wellington’s early amalgamation plans revealed, why it won’t be a super city
Could Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, and Porirua councils become one?
NZ's ‘worst drink driver’ back in court yet again
He's killed four people in two crashes, and promises he will never drive again.
‘Farterton’ returns: Carterton’s poo ponds cause nasty stench
A bad smell is once again wafting from Carterton’s wastewater treatment plant.
Closures, delays on major highways planned for next few weeks - NZTA
A suite of roadworks will disrupt travel throughout major highways.
‘Scared the crap out of me’: Wellingtonians shaken awake by 4.7 magnitude quake
The tremor hit just before 5.20am.
'Frighteningly large' wasp nest found on farm
The monster nest housed an estimated 100,000 to 200,000 wasps.
'Just part of the blood': The Gordons and the Golden Shears
The Gordons have competed in the Golden Shears for decades.
Super Sun-day: ‘Significant jump in temperatures’ on way
There’s more hot air on the way, especially for some South Islanders, MetService says.
Wairarapa man jailed for possessing, importing child sexual abuse material
The man appeared at Wellington District Court today where he was sentenced.
Explained: The bigger picture behind the Port Hills fire
With most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.
Push for more te reo Māori in South Wairarapa
It has been almost nine years since the district council refreshed its Māori policy.
Ex-Marist Brother receives fourth sentence for sex abuse on schoolchildren
Kevin Healy argued for suppression despite being named in multiple articles already.
Nurse fired over anti-vax posts may need to pay $20k
Amanda Turner was dismissed in 2021 after 'posting anti-vaccine information on Facebook'.
Wairarapa Coast to begin fire ban on Monday
The Wairarapa Coast will move into a fire ban from tomorrow due to a very high danger.
Up or down? What new agency figures tell us about Auckland's housing market
'Median sales price at $1,045,000 was the highest for any month in 2023.' - Peter Thompson
‘I owe my life to them’: Kayaker rescued in strong winds off Wairarapa coast
The man capsized in strong winds in Palliser Bay and couldn't get back to shore.