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Ukulele band strums to success

In only a few short months since its inception, Wairarapa's new ukulele ensemble has, in the words of its creator, snowballed.

Snapper's candid phone pics captured in book

Kelly Schlup has gone from "taking photos of everything" as a youngster to taking photos of her kids at the beach on her cellphone and now, to releasing her first published collection.

Mini mutt mum Barbara's dream job

Barbara Jackson spends most days covered in dog hair, bathing cheeky pooches after a dip in Lake Wairarapa and teaching previously timid dogs to shake hands -- in other words, living the dream.

Society brings corsets and teapots to town

Wairarapa's newest club comes equipped with corsets, frilly skirts, huntress personas, parasols as weapons -- and racing teapots.

Let's not forget murder in murder-suicide

In the early hours of January 4, Damien Little bundled his two boys, aged four years and 10 months, into the family station wagon before driving the car head-long off a wharf into the swells below.

Helping mums rediscover lost creativity

Depression, motherhood and the need to re-connect with creativity are all explored in a newly-published picture book featuring evocative paintings by a Masterton artist.

Pet tips and home truths

A leading Wairarapa veterinarian says positive motivation, rather than a "carrot and stick approach", is the key to sensible and caring animal ownership.

Natty knitting a hit with fans of Who, Star Wars

Sandra Walters has never watched an episode of Dr Who -- but she has memorised the trademark outfits of each of the famous timelords, down to their bowties and scarfs.

Christmas enchantment lights up Masterton

Miles of glittering fairy lights, a bedroom for Santa, a life size angel made from clingfilm and all manner of Christmas trees are helping bring joy to the Masterton community -- during what can be a difficult time of year for some.

New book dedicated to special granddads

Phillip Percy is known for his charming children's books with ordinary Kiwi blokes at the helm; a retired bread man, a fish delivery worker and, most recently, his own dad.

Pet Idol Indie's a big softie

A "huge and cuddly" mama's girl from Carterton has won the hearts of pet-lovers in Wairarapa -- and a handsome prize to go with it.

Sweet stop for Featherston foodies

A Featherston couple is building on the town's foodie reputation by adding a little sugar.

More indie movies for Carterton

Carterton is set to embark on a world trip to post-war Britain, fundamentalist Saudi Arabia and 1920s Spain on the itinerary.

First meeting for mother and son

On the way to meet my birth mother for the first time, I called in to see Mum and Dad.

Friends in trade in Wairarapa

The bustle of the Christmas and holiday season is upon us again and it has been a busy year for the Wairarapa Green Dollars Exchange.

Young people honoured for service, excellence

Enthusiastic volunteers, a once painfully-shy caterer, an aspiring broadcaster, a male ballet dancer and eloquent speakers of te reo were just a few of the youngsters acclaimed for their contributions to the Wairarapa region.