New ZealandUnstable land under Wairarapa train line could have ‘catastrophic’ consequencesKiwiRail said there was an area of loose fill material just below the railway line.18 Mar 09:48 PM
New ZealandWellington’s early amalgamation plans revealed, why it won’t be a super cityCould Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, and Porirua councils become one?17 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandNZ's ‘worst drink driver’ back in court yet againHe's killed four people in two crashes, and promises he will never drive again.14 Mar 10:54 PM
New Zealand‘Farterton’ returns: Carterton’s poo ponds cause nasty stenchA bad smell is once again wafting from Carterton’s wastewater treatment plant.08 Mar 02:47 AM
New ZealandClosures, delays on major highways planned for next few weeks - NZTAA suite of roadworks will disrupt travel throughout major highways.03 Mar 04:20 AM
New Zealand‘Scared the crap out of me’: Wellingtonians shaken awake by 4.7 magnitude quakeThe tremor hit just before 5.20am.28 Feb 05:28 PM
New Zealand'Frighteningly large' wasp nest found on farmThe monster nest housed an estimated 100,000 to 200,000 wasps.27 Feb 08:26 PM
New Zealand'Just part of the blood': The Gordons and the Golden ShearsThe Gordons have competed in the Golden Shears for decades.27 Feb 07:49 PM
New ZealandSuper Sun-day: ‘Significant jump in temperatures’ on wayThere’s more hot air on the way, especially for some South Islanders, MetService says.17 Feb 03:35 AM
New ZealandWairarapa man jailed for possessing, importing child sexual abuse materialThe man appeared at Wellington District Court today where he was sentenced.15 Feb 03:43 AM
New ZealandExplained: The bigger picture behind the Port Hills fireWith most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.14 Feb 11:44 PM
KahuPush for more te reo Māori in South WairarapaIt has been almost nine years since the district council refreshed its Māori policy.29 Jan 11:34 PM
New ZealandEx-Marist Brother receives fourth sentence for sex abuse on schoolchildrenKevin Healy argued for suppression despite being named in multiple articles already.29 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandNurse fired over anti-vax posts may need to pay $20kAmanda Turner was dismissed in 2021 after 'posting anti-vaccine information on Facebook'.29 Jan 03:22 AM
New ZealandWairarapa Coast to begin fire ban on MondayThe Wairarapa Coast will move into a fire ban from tomorrow due to a very high danger.14 Jan 03:40 AM
Banking and financeUp 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 Thompson09 Jan 10:35 PM
New Zealand‘I owe my life to them’: Kayaker rescued in strong winds off Wairarapa coastThe man capsized in strong winds in Palliser Bay and couldn't get back to shore.09 Jan 06:09 AM
New ZealandPalliser Bay rescue: Kayaker safely recovered in challenging conditionsStrong winds prevented a helicopter rescue team from winching the kayaker to safety.08 Jan 10:39 PM
RetailBoxing Day spending flat, ‘disappointing’ result for retailersBoxing Day spending was flat on last year but pre-Christmas spending pulled through.27 Dec 02:47 AM
New Zealand'Extensive damage': Severe storm hits Wellington, multiple injuries, thousands without powerThunderstorms to bring heavy rain, hail and damaging gusts to east of North Island.12 Dec 07:41 AM
TravelFive classic Kiwi campgrounds for summerLoad up the chilly bin and head to these superb sites for your summer break.11 Dec 11:31 PM
New ZealandOne dead after Masterton tractor and motorcycle crashThe Manawatū rescue helicopter transported one person to hospital.09 Dec 03:32 AM
New ZealandPlane caught up in Sir Peter Jackson legal spat to be flown at airshowThe Goodyear FG-1D Corsair will take to the sky at Wings over Wairarapa this weekend.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain warning for ranges of Hawke's BayHeavy rain is expected to fall over 24 hours, with 150mm in the ranges.18 Nov 11:57 PM
New ZealandSpecial votes Election 2023: Hawke’s Bay’s final results are outThe final count of special votes has come in three weeks after election night.03 Nov 01:45 AM
New ZealandMass murderer who killed children claims Parole Board 'bias'The man has been denied parole 14 times since he was jailed in 1993.01 Nov 01:42 AM
New ZealandSensors used in east coast fault zone quake studyScientists to deploy ocean-bottom sensors off Wairarapa coast to pick up hidden quakes.31 Oct 10:06 PM
New ZealandHipkins on his new relationship, how they met when she interned for him as an MPThe Labour Party leader reveals why he went public about his new relationship.27 Oct 07:28 PM
New ZealandBuses replace trains in Auckland and Wellington over Labour WeekendProgress on major rail projects and maintenance work will be done over the long weekend.20 Oct 02:35 AM
New ZealandHipkins says relationship with Toni is 'the highlight of my year'The Labour leader thanked his partner, Toni, in his concession speech on Saturday night.16 Oct 10:56 PM
New ZealandWairarapa hospitality: Mike Butterick and Kieran McAnulty share a beer as results come inThe incoming MP shared a beer with the man he will replace in Wairarapa.15 Oct 03:04 AM
New ZealandElection day weather: MetService warns voters of severe gales, heavy rainMetService's advice is to vote this afternoon if possible.13 Oct 03:18 AM
New Zealand‘Such a close race’: Hawke’s Bay’s leading candidates have their final say on eve of election dayOn the eve of Saturday's election, the region’s leading candidates rate their chances.12 Oct 05:00 PM
TravelNew Zealand named one of the friendliest countries in Conde Nast awardsA luxury country resort in the South Wairarapa is recognised as the world's best.04 Oct 10:15 PM
