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…
Wairarapa MP Mike Butterick’s National Party swag bags upset parents
One school spoken to by RNZ said it made them feel uncomfortable, but they did not know what…
Where to eat in Wairarapa – an insider’s guide
Winemaker Janine Rickards shares her top food spots around the Wairarapa region, from impeccable cheese toasties to fabulously…
Masterton river search: Police respond to call for help near Dixon St
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Wellington rain easing today but cold southerly winds set to bite
Cold southerly winds are set to send chills through the capital today, with showers expected to clear from…
HDC finds Health NZ Wairarapa breached care of woman who fatally deteriorated from sepsis
Six months later, she reported a flare-up of symptoms and was given another prescription of topical cream. A…
South Wairarapa residents coming together during floods
The wild weather meant South Wairarapa farmer Scotty Macdonald didn’t get much sleep, after helping evacuate three homes…