CrimeMan who brutally murdered his friend, biting chunks from his ear, jailed for lifeWire Reddington had been on a two-day bender when he murdered Jamie Gill last year.04 Dec 11:10 PM
New ZealandVolunteer firefighters accused of driving offences, clipping a pedestrianThe incidents are being investigated and firefighters may face disciplinary action.29 Nov 07:02 AM
New ZealandNZ's biggest whooping cough hot spots revealedTe Whatu Ora is urging people to get vaccinated to protect vulnerable babies. 25 Nov 07:01 PM
New ZealandWrecked cafe reopens after front-end loader ram raidThe community turned out in force to help clean up the damage.17 Nov 11:53 PM
New Zealand'Broken': Owner 'gutted' after digger smashes small-town cafe to steal ATMBar owners locked their doors, fearing the driver was 'just smashing the buildings up.'16 Nov 01:47 AM
New ZealandMasked ‘desperado’ terrifies diners in late-night front-end loader ram raidThe burglary at a Martinborough cafe left people 'gobsmacked'.15 Nov 07:53 PM
New ZealandKirkpatricks dominate at Wairarapa Spring ShearsA shearing dynasty from Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne moved in on the Wairarapa Show.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayor says deaths inevitable unless Govt cracks down on spectators as well as boy racersMasterton Mayor Gary Caffell said yesterday's illegal car meet was 'gut-wrenching'.28 Oct 12:21 AM
New Zealand‘Outstanding’: Huge coastal farm station on market for first time in 30 yearsThe station boasts dramatic views across Cook Strait to the Kaikōura Ranges.27 Oct 09:28 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Everyone swarmed in' - Burnout driver attacked after car hit spectator at boy racer meetThe man said it's a select few who ruin boy racing events for everyone else.27 Oct 07:19 AM
New Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Boy racers hurl fireworks, rocks and bottles at police in group attackThe rear window of a police car was also smashed in.27 Oct 01:59 AM
New Zealand'Grey, cold, lifeless': Coroner rules Ashton Cresswell died from 'violent, traumatic' injuriesThe 4-year-old died in his Pahīatua home in 2017.25 Oct 07:35 AM
BusinessGenesis sells Hau Nui to NZ WindfarmsGenesis has sold its Hau Nui wind farm in the Wairarapa.24 Oct 08:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFraud, theft and luxury cars: Every lawyer struck off in the past five yearsWhen struck off, a lawyer cannot hold a practising certificate or practise law in NZ.18 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeMan found guilty of friend's murder after drug-fuelled night at Wairarapa propertyThe mothers of both men hugged outside court after the verdict was delivered.16 Oct 04:56 AM
CrimeHeavy meth user had been awake for three weeks before alleged killingWire Reddington is accused of killing his friend after a night of heavy drinking in 2023.14 Oct 04:48 AM
CrimeSchizophrenia or drug-induced psychosis? What led to man's brutal homicide on rural drivewayDefence claims schizophrenia but the Crown argues drug-induced psychosis.10 Oct 05:19 AM
Crime'Grandiose ideas': Murder accused claims to have healed 78 inmates, compares self to JesusWire Reddington's psychosis worsened without medication before the alleged murder.09 Oct 07:00 AM
CrimeMurder-accused: It wasn't me. It was my brother ... or I was insaneDefence claims Wire Reddington's schizophrenia could support an insanity defence.07 Oct 05:01 AM
New ZealandRugby: Ngāti Porou East Coast Kaupoi secure semifinal match in Bunnings Warehouse Heartland Championship A 45-32 win against Bush has secured the Kaupoi an away semifinal against King Country.07 Oct 02:48 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksHow Brian Lochore's gentle leadership shaped New Zealand rugbyHow a humble farmer became a World Cup-winning coach: Brian Lochore’s legendary journey.04 Oct 07:12 PM
CrimeTipene Reddington's bracelet data undermines brother's murder accusationCrown: Ankle data suggests Tipene Reddington was at the house, not close to murder scene.04 Oct 07:00 AM
Crime'I wasn’t even there': Brother of murder accused denies being the killerJamie Gill was drinking with the siblings before his body was found in a paddock.01 Oct 07:03 AM
CrimeDead man was missing bits of his ear. A piece found nearby had his friend's DNA on itDefence lawyer says there are other ways the alleged killer's DNA could have got there.27 Sep 06:00 AM
CrimeBlood, flesh and a dinner plate: grisly forensic scene at Jamie Gill's deathThe 32-year-old victim grasped at the mud with his hands as he was dragged on his back.26 Sep 08:00 AM
CrimeMan allegedly confessed to killing, saying his brother 'didn’t have the balls' to finish the jobBut while their mother recalls son's aggression, she denies hearing an alleged confession.25 Sep 09:00 AM
CrimeMurder victim found face down in muddy paddock with pieces of his ears missingWire Reddington says he didn't kill Jamie Gill - but if he did he was insane at the time.24 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandFleeing van leads police on dramatic pursuit through Wairarapa streets, racecourseThe incident started in Featherston and lasted nearly two hours.23 Sep 01:55 AM
New ZealandCivil Defence warns to secure property ahead of powerful 120km/h gales blasting central regionsMetService said damage to trees, power lines, and unsecured structures were possible.23 Sep 01:48 AM
New ZealandFarmers push for rural ward in South WairarapaSouth Wairarapa farmers say rural and urban interests can be worlds apart.18 Sep 10:07 PM
New ZealandWatchdog launches probe after Westpac helped pensioner withdraw $300k cashIt's alleged staff stuffed $23k into an envelope and handed it to the 89-year-old widow.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPedestrian injured after being hit by car in CartertonPolice received reports of the incident at 3.40pm.27 Aug 06:06 AM
New ZealandRugby: Whanganui thrash Wairarapa BushWhanganui head straight to the top of the ladder.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe Country: Farmer Jamie Strang on rowing across Cook StraitJamie Strang, Sir David Carter, Jane Smith, Todd McClay, Cameron Bagrie.13 Aug 02:45 AM
