Wairarapa
Closures, delays on major highways planned for next few weeks - NZTA
A suite of roadworks that will disrupt travel on major highways has prompted warnings for motorists to plan ahead.
Dry South Island fire risk the worst it has been in years - FENZ
There is "extreme concern" about the risk of fires on the east coast of the South Island this weekend, Fire and Emergency says.
Dry Wairarapa prompts fire restrictions
Stricter rules around fires are coming into force in Wairarapa.
Ewe beauty! New eight-hour shearing world record set in Wairarapa
A former farmer has smashed the women's solo world record for most ewes shorn in eight hours.
Tramper airlifted from Tararua Ranges after beacon activated
Police say a tramper rescued from the Tararua Ranges did everything right by using a distress beacon.
65-year love story that reaches from the Netherlands to Pahiatua
In 1958, teenagers Cor and Miep set out on a big adventure, from the Netherlands to Pahiatua, to live and to marry. Now they're celebrating their 65th anniversary and their son hopes to revive some… Audio
Local Government Minister McAnulty unseated but tipped to remain list MP
Kieran McAnulty looks set to remain in Parliament as a list MP but has been unseated from his position in the Wairarapa electorate MP by National's Mike Butterick.
Remote campground OKs dogs, despite officials' advice
Despite concerns from dog control officers and councillors, dogs will be allowed a at popular South Wairarapa camping destination this summer.
Playground named for children's author Joy Cowley
Much-loved writer Joy Cowley is to be honoured by having a children's playground named after her.
Two out of three Wairarapa councils in merger discussions
Two out of three Wairarapa councils are progressing merger discussions, with one council sitting it out for now.
Residents tell South Wairarapa Council to 'do better'
South Wairarapa residents have told their council to "do better", draft results from the annual residents' report card on the South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) show.
Wairarapa Hospital could fail in a major earthquake, court told
Wairarapa Hospital could be at risk of failing in a major earthquake, with almost 3000 structural defects found in the building, which does not comply with the building code, a court has heard.
Police, Defence Force respond to reports of unexploded ordnance in Masterton
A Masterton scrap yard has been reopened after workers found part of what is thought to be a mortar round.
Train drivers face 'horrendous' outcomes from drivers skipping level crossings - union says
A representative for train drivers is pleading with railway crossing signal jumpers not to take the risk of crossing while signals are going, after complaints about frequent false signals at the site…
New fleet of trains for Kāpiti Coast and Wairarapa
A fleet of 18 new trains will be bought for Kāpiti and Wairarapa to replace the current ones and provide capacity for another 1.5 million trips, the government has announced.
Iwi partnership aims to reduce cases of children being put in care
An East Coast iwi is partnering with the government to give iwi and local groups more say in decisions about uplifiting children.
Crash near Remutaka summit slows SH2 traffic
It is slow-going for motorists driving over the Remutaka Hill following a two-vehicle crash near the summit on the Wairarapa side.
For the love of wool
Patrizia Vieno is originally from Italy but now farms sheep and beef at Tinui's Rewa Rewa Station. The farm has suffered after Cyclone Gabrielle but Patrizia has not given up her aim of establishing a… Video, Audio
Playground equipment shut over safety fears
Swings have been removed from a Carterton playground after a national standards survey, with concerns about items at four other playgrounds.
Survey shows only 9 percent happy with South Wairarapa council
Only 9 percent of South Wairarapa residents are happy with council decisions and actions last year, a damning perception survey shows.