New ZealandHope brings back bookish ideas from OzFeatherston's Hope Sexton can add work experience with one of the southern hemisphere's most vibrant cultural events to her resume.02 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandOPINION: End this obsession with girls' modestyAt university, I was part of a Christian club, which held an annual summer camp.02 Jun 05:54 AM
New ZealandA history of Flying NunFlying Nun founder Roger Shepherd has collected just as many books as he has records over the years -- so writing a book about his iconic musical career was a logical progression.31 May 09:25 PM
New ZealandDoggy tale on Wairarapa coast inspires bookA family holiday in South Wairarapa with a pampered lap dog has inspired Anne Manchester's first children's book.28 May 11:55 PM
New ZealandPhotographers capture Wairarapa in artistic gloryFor the Wairarapa Camera Club's upcoming exhibition, the Wairarapa region is the star of the show.28 May 11:51 PM
New ZealandPauline helps women live life beyond prison barsWhen Pauline Cave meets a new client, the first thing she does is give them a big hug.02 May 05:50 AM
New ZealandOPINION: Stop shying away from sex edRecently, I came across an article about a US children's author who had published a picture book featuring a transgender princess.02 May 05:45 AM
New ZealandFather-son racers formidable force in OzSixth in the world for sidecar racing -- not bad for "a couple of guys from out the back of Eketahuna", says Derek Ramsay.02 May 05:40 AM
New ZealandEmpowering parents for youngsters' curly questionsRachel Hansen's advice for parents dreading "the big talk" is frank -- if you're not going to educate your child on sexuality, then Google will.02 May 05:36 AM
New ZealandFantail Grove hands olive branch to new ownersAfter almost 20 years of olive oil, hazelnut trees and bumper crops of horseradish, the team behind Greytown's Fantail Grove are passing the torch.02 May 05:31 AM
New ZealandDark dealings in a one star motelWhen it comes to exploring the darker, taboo issues lurking under the facade of polite society, a sleazy, one-star motel is the perfect setting.02 May 05:27 AM
New ZealandCalls to reduce speed limit at town gatewayA Featherston man is urging people to speak up about the town's speed limits, amid concerns about speeding motorists and noise pollution at the northern gateway.29 Apr 03:10 AM
New ZealandOPINION: Remember the war, remember the human costGrowing up, I never cared much for New Zealand's war history.29 Apr 02:55 AM
New ZealandWorkplace abuse thrives in silence - expertsWorkplace bullying in New Zealand is rife -- and too many Kiwis are not speaking up, says a Wairarapa academic and consultant.28 Apr 05:47 AM
New ZealandArt and literature combine for Featherston bookwormsWhat's a festival celebrating literature without dresses made from book pages in shop windows, scarecrows dressed up as literary heroes, and graffiti featuring characters from Tin Tin?28 Apr 05:41 AM
New ZealandSchool crowdfunds to rescue old poolA rural Carterton school and a charitable trust whose building projects have raised thousands for Wairarapa have joined forces to help save a 130-year-old pool.28 Apr 05:37 AM
New ZealandSupport for Featherston kitty rescuersSince speaking with Midweek, two "crazy cat ladies" from Featherston have been met with an outpouring of support, $1000 worth of goods, and more "community kitties" in need of new homes.28 Apr 05:34 AM
New ZealandMentors help youth break cycle and stay in schoolA group of Carterton youth workers is helping Wairarapa teens break the cycle of homelessness, violence and addiction to succeed in their education.21 Apr 03:55 AM
New ZealandOPINION: Time to pitch in for simple, healthy eatingLast week, I met Anita Baker and Nicola Rayner -- founders of the Wairarapa Natural Health Clinic, which opens in Carterton this weekend.21 Apr 03:49 AM
New ZealandStudents honour Featherston soliders in stoneA century ago, while training for war half a world away, young men adorned their surroundings with white stones from the South Wairarapa plains.21 Apr 03:45 AM
New ZealandLandSAR trains to locate the lostThe success of one of Wairarapa Land Search and Rescue's (LandSAR) largest training programmes has care agencies and parents breathing a sigh of relief.21 Apr 03:42 AM
New ZealandOPINION: Think about our earth more oftenIn case you'd missed the news, this Friday is Earth Day.21 Apr 03:39 AM
New ZealandNaturopaths create one stop shop for good healthTwo Wairarapa naturopaths have teamed up to open a "one stop shop" for the natural health solutions becoming more sought after in the region.21 Apr 03:25 AM
New ZealandLee and Mary change the world for community kittiesTwo Featherston women are taking on the town's feral cat population one de-sexing, kitten adoption and cuddle at a time.14 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandOPINION: Ditch the rose-tinted glasses, support our youngMy latest pet hate -- nostalgia memes on Facebook.14 Apr 05:56 AM
New ZealandCarterton creates resilient communityA resilient community is a connected community, says Carterton's Mike Osborne.14 Apr 05:53 AM
