New ZealandDiscombobulated teen tale inspired by GreytownPassion, patience and persistence have paid off for first-time author Julie Lamb.12 Apr 08:31 PM
New ZealandVets' new gadget takes hassle out of washing RoverVet Services Wairarapa can now add dog bathing to its list of services, with its new DIY machine going down a (doggy) treat with customers.12 Apr 08:29 PM
New ZealandOPINION: Keeping your Puss with you - foreverFor many of us, the loss of a pet is our first experience with death, and incidentally our first taste of the sadness and pain that accompanies the joy of loving another living creature.12 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandBazel and Margaret dance their way to 65 yearsAs a young woman, Greytown's Margaret Hewison "had her pick" of the local gentlemen, but the one she chose has been at her side for almost seven decades.12 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandAuthor captures Rimutaka march for next generationThe World War I stories of hopeful young men, hobnail boots and long marches continue to be an inspiration for Masterton children's writer Michelle O'Connell.07 Apr 05:50 AM
New ZealandOPINION: If not the Silver Fern - then what?The New Zealand flag. What a fiasco.07 Apr 05:46 AM
New ZealandCouple combine talents for theatre soundtrackMusicians Holly and Zac Winterwood have not long settled in Wairarapa, but they are already making an impact on the local theatre circuit.07 Apr 05:39 AM
New ZealandA young voice stands for councilWhen Rebecca Vergunst returned to her home region after university, stressed by job hunting, she didn't imagine she'd been running for council a few short years later.07 Apr 05:35 AM
New ZealandAuction and generous community help Carterton DadNick Perkins is looking to a "fun night out" and auction to raise the lion's share of the funds needed for his groundbreaking stem cell treatment.06 Apr 01:27 AM
New ZealandOPINION: Hunky and the fluffies make for addictive TVI quite like watching reality TV.06 Apr 01:22 AM
New ZealandREVIEW: Comic look at dating game packs punchIt is well acknowledged that playwright Roger Hall is the master of exposing the quirks, foibles and ugly truths of middle-class New Zealand.04 Apr 04:48 AM
New ZealandBug-loving Harmony gets education through life lessonsWhen it comes to insects, her favourite subject, five-year-old Harmony McEwan is a fountain of knowledge.30 Mar 02:43 AM
New ZealandOPINION: Good without God this EasterBy the time this paper hits everyone's letterboxes, Easter will be done and dusted for another year - most of us will be back at work and, hopefully, the kids' sugar highs will have worn off.|30 Mar 02:35 AM
New ZealandWhere there's a need, there's Glenys and GeoffWhether reading children's books in Masterton, or supporting children with skin disorders in Africa, Glenys Hansen and Geoff Walker are living Lions Clubs International's motto -- "Where There's A Need, There's A Lion".30 Mar 02:30 AM
New ZealandRed Hen inspires career and bookCarterton's Maree McManaway can trace the inspiration for her first book back to her two schoolyard favourites -- The Berenstain Bears and the Little Red Hen.30 Mar 02:27 AM
New ZealandThe sea and shabby chic on show in CartertonThe ocean, longing for serenity and the importance of recycling are encapsulated in Carterton writer and performer Justine Eldred's new project.30 Mar 02:23 AM
New ZealandOPINION: That shiny thing is asking for troubleMaybe it's because I'm attracted to bright shiny objects that I first thought the Neil Dawson sculpture Ascension would be a great idea for the northern roundabout in Masterton.30 Mar 02:17 AM
New ZealandVik welcomes you to Makerton 5810Vik Olliver has a vision for Masterton --for it to become the inventors' hub of New Zealand.24 Mar 04:07 AM
New ZealandOPINION: Stuff the negativity bias - talk up the positiveLately, I've noticed how eager we are to deplore and castigate as a culture. And how slow we are to praise.24 Mar 03:54 AM
New ZealandPlaycentre crowdfunds for costly securityCarterton playcentre is turning to crowdfunding to help protect its building and keep vandals at bay.24 Mar 03:50 AM
New ZealandCampbell makes beautiful noise with household gadgetsFrom taking his alternative compositions to overseas festivals, to his latest project creating a New Zealand sinfonietta of household appliances -- Campbell Kneale's mission is to "blow people's minds".24 Mar 03:39 AM
New ZealandEast FM puts Makoura on the airAward-winning Makoura College now has a spot on the airwaves.23 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandGroup a chance to build spacecrafts and friendshipsA Wairarapa disability advocate plans to help children with autism form strong friendships -- with the help of a beloved kids' toy.23 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandMasons take a stand against violenceNew Zealand's largest all-male organisation has pledged to stand against violence towards women - starting in Wairarapa.16 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandWairarapa storyteller invites heroic talesOn the heels of her novel about women battling dire circumstances, Carterton writer Gaye Sutton is inviting Wairarapa people to share their own survival stories.16 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandOPINION: Missed chance to invest in our own artI'm not a fan of the Ascension sculpture. There, I said it.16 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandImproving health care for larger New ZealandersA Wairarapa-based academic is part of a nationwide project to help larger New Zealanders access safe, compassionate and equitable health care.16 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandDirector returns for comic look at Kiwi datingA comic Kiwi take on the dating scene has beckoned a long-time theatre enthusiast back to the director's chair.16 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandTop restauranteurs share love of home cookingThe team behind one of Greytown's most popular eateries are taking intimate dining to the next level -- sharing their favourite recipes from their kitchen bench.16 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandMasterton's Paddy takes waka ama to the worldA "Cameron Crescent boy" is to represent New Zealand in his favourite sport later this year.09 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandRewarding at the top starts at the bottomOur "It's Only Me" columnist, Graeme Burnard has given me plenty of food for thought.09 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandLife with autism expressed in detailed drawingsA Wairarapa artist hopes her debut book will help readers understand what it means to live with autism.09 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandDad pins hopes on revolutionary treatmentNick Perkins is looking to a revolutionary stem cell treatment to give him the chance to be a regular Dad.09 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandLooking into mysterious community historyOne of Wairarapa's enduring community organisations is appealing to the public to help fill in some of the blanks of its mysterious 30-year history.09 Mar 04:30 PM
