New ZealandWellington council pleads for patience over ‘appalling’ lack of punctual train servicesMetlink data shows trains arrive at stations punctually less than a quarter of the time.27 May 03:49 AM
KahuDairy winners announced for 2024 Ahuwhenua TrophyFarm manager Ben Purua and Wairarapa Moana ki Pouākani Incorporation honoured at awards.19 May 11:09 PM
New ZealandDrive to get horses microchipped in the wake of Cyclone GabrielleDisappearance and death of horses during the storm highlighted the need for microchips.18 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandWork to begin to fix train woes, months on from disruptionThe train tracks were laid too narrow at times, causing vibrations and speed restrictions.13 May 12:46 AM
New ZealandThe 'major crisis' facing sheep farmers“Some people are finding it hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel.”07 May 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: No place for division as Kiwis share cultural traditionsOPINION: Kiwis are building a community that embraces all tikanga.27 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWairarapa police investigate series of loud overnight bangs across MastertonPolice received the first call just after 3am.27 Apr 03:29 AM
New Zealand'Not Carterton': Twist in small town's massive $30 million Lotto winThe $30 million win is the largest jackpot of 2024 so far.15 Apr 06:54 AM
New ZealandCarterton Mayor Ron Mark congratulates lucky local punter who bagged $30m Lotto prize'Good on them'.13 Apr 10:08 PM
New ZealandMiracle win for shearer Buick at NZ ShearsDavid Buick was almost killed and wondered if he would ever walk again.10 Apr 01:21 AM
New Zealand'The miracle man': David Buick wins NZ Shears open finalA 2021 farm accident left Wairarapa shearer wondering if he'd even walk again.07 Apr 09:51 PM
New ZealandSerious injuries after car crashes into building in MastertonMotorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.05 Apr 12:34 AM
New ZealandShane Reti defends lack of extra security at hospital hit by machete attackThe hospital did not have a track record of violent incidents before attack, Reti says.02 Apr 05:51 AM
CrimeMan, 62, accused of brutal machete attack inside hospital EDIt is understood the victim required emergency surgery following the attack.02 Apr 12:31 AM
New ZealandNo security guards on hand at time of machete attack, union saysThe man was disarmed by a doctor, attendants and the patient herself.01 Apr 11:11 PM
New Zealand'Something horrific': Man suffers skull fracture in bloody ED machete attackThe victim allegedly suffered a severe laceration to his head and a fractured skull.01 Apr 08:54 AM
TravelMy kind of bike ride: Six days of eating, drinking... and cycling! In WairarapaWhere exertion is met with fine wine, indulgent food and luxury accommodation.20 Mar 11:00 PM
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
