New ZealandYoung people encouraged to get smart and submit a movieA comedic YouTube craze has inspired Wairarapa youth leaders to start their own film festival.30 Jun 02:16 AM
New ZealandOpinion: Forget perfect enjoy journeyLast week, I had the privilege of meeting novelist Shayla Morgansen, who returned to her home town to launch the first books in her fantasy series The Elm Stone Saga.26 Jun 04:43 AM
New ZealandHuge support for Nepal fundraiserA cozy winter luncheon of pumpkin soup and salmon in Wairarapa has brought in over $2000 for those rebuilding their lives in South Asia.23 Jun 09:14 PM
New ZealandAwards validating for Featherston photographerJesus Christ and an angel have won Featherston's Esther Bunning overseas recognition for her "unconventional" photography skills.23 Jun 08:33 PM
New ZealandWriting what she likes to readShayla Morgansen hasn't lived in Masterton since she was seven years old -- but she couldn't think of anywhere else she'd rather launch her first novels.23 Jun 04:43 AM
New ZealandDouble check everything, landlord warnsAmanda James has one piece of advice for anyone thinking of renting out their home: "The internet is your friend".23 Jun 04:37 AM
New ZealandWheelwright turns old skill into community assetWhen Eion Clarke's first boss told him the dying art of wheelmaking might come in handy one day, it turned out to be a prophetic statement -- one that would win him the pride of his home town.23 Jun 04:25 AM
New ZealandBikers dig deep for RSAMore than 100 leather-clad motorcyclists roared into Masterton last weekend to pledge their support to Wairarapa's returned soldiers.20 May 12:02 AM
New ZealandTrust's founding member steps downA keeper of the legacy of one of Masterton's leading citizens is handing in his keys.24 Jun 10:16 PM
