Man dies after speaking at South Wairarapa council meeting
A family spokesperson said Dittmer had repeatedly lobbied the council to prevent 1080 drops in South Wairarapa with…
Wairarapa earthquake: Magnitude 4.1 quake strikes west of Masterton
In Upper Plain, Masterton, a resident described a “loud, violent jolt”. Another person said their house felt as…
El Niño drought: Wairarapa farmers warned of dry conditions and feed shortages
The regional council report said this could collapse Wairarapa agriculture, causing economic and social stress, raising wildfire risk,…
HDC finds Health NZ Wairarapa breached Code over ICU transfer failure
In December 2022, the Health and Disability Commissioner received a referral from the Coroner on behalf of the…
Election 2026: Over 15,000 eligible voters yet to enrol in Hawke’s Bay and Wairarapa
In Tukituki, 57,359 of 62,315 were enrolled as of August 31, giving the area a 92.05% enrolment rate,…
Election 2026: Over 15,000 eligible voters yet to enrol in Hawke’s Bay and Wairarapa
In Tukituki, 57,359 of 62,315 were enrolled as of August 31, giving the area a 92.05% enrolment rate,…
Laurie Keats dies at 92 after lifetime devoted to Golden Shears
The movement saw the Golden Shears of Great Britain established in 1963, and further development worldwide, including the…
Wairarapa Police issue farm machinery safety appeal after four deaths in six months
”We are strongly urging all farm owners, managers, and operators to review their safety vehicle protocols, particularly when…
Wairarapa emergency centre activated after storm cuts off communities
The Wellington Region Civil Defence Emergency Management Group (WRCDEM) said the centre was stood up to co-ordinate the…
Flooding damages South Wairarapa bridge again
“A lot of the slash, not forestry slash, just up [and] down the river, has come down and…
Wild weather lashes the country with Wellington winds causing havoc – Te Ao Māori News
A Heavy Rain Warning remains in place for the Tararua Range, Wairarapa south of Masterton, and Wellington, excluding…
Wairarapa farmer turns wool into yarn and high-end tweed with mini mill
“We’ve got the sheep, we’ve got the shearers and, as you’ve seen, we can make wool,” she told…