Low rainfall sees water restrictions extended across Wairarapa
Residents are being urged to curb water use as the dry season looms.
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Anything can happen in Wairarapa. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Anything can happen in the Wairarapa electorate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Second wastewater discharge into Wairarapa river this year
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Labour bouncing into 2020 with surprising addition to retreat
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$40,000 trophy stag shot and killed in Martinborough
"As a rare breed valued at over $40,000, this is a huge loss for its owner."
A year in the life of the First Baby
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Iain Hyndman: Billion trees putting farming at risk
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A thief's tale: Lexington Lewis - one of NZ's worst burglars - is back behind bars
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E. Coli found in water supply of Wairarapa town
Residents are being warned to boil water in the South Wairarapa town of Martinborough.
Ardern declares 2019 the Year of Delivery
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Political Roundup: Should rodeos be banned in New Zealand?
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The humble town with New Zealand's hottest property market
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Villa Maria recognised on top international wine list
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Ardern answers pregnancy critics
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Martinborough winery's major overhaul
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The school with no students
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Sunday scorcher: Temps to hit 30 degrees
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Pit of death holds thousands of bird bones
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Injured hunter rescued in Aorangi Forest Park
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Radio star Grant Kereama ties the knot
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