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‘Total basket case’: Emergency meeting to be held on damning Wellington Water reports
Wellington Water chairman Nick Leggett's future is expected to be discussed tomorrow.
Analysis: Should Martinborough wineries pay for a shared path after fatality?
A fatal crash between a car and four-seater bike has prompted a discussion about safety.
Masked ‘desperado’ terrifies diners in late-night front-end loader ram raid
The burglary at a Martinborough cafe left people 'gobsmacked'.
Schizophrenia or drug-induced psychosis? What led to man's brutal homicide on rural driveway
Defence claims schizophrenia but the Crown argues drug-induced psychosis.
Fleeing van leads police on dramatic pursuit through Wairarapa streets, racecourse
The incident started in Featherston and lasted nearly two hours.
'Leaving work in tears': Wairarapa Hospital short-staffed by 40 nurses
One experienced nurse said the demand in recent weeks had 'brought staff to their knees'.
Historic return of Wairarapa Lakes to Iwi ownership marks end of century-long dispute
'Final chapter' in a century-long dispute between the Crown, settlers, and Wairarapa Māori
Drive to get horses microchipped in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle
Disappearance and death of horses during the storm highlighted the need for microchips.
Work to begin to fix train woes, months on from disruption
The train tracks were laid too narrow at times, causing vibrations and speed restrictions.
Sculptor proposes $300k bronze statue of transgender legend Georgina Beyer
Beyer, who died last year, was the world’s first openly transgender mayor.
Serious injuries after car crashes into building in Masterton
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.
Shane Reti defends lack of extra security at hospital hit by machete attack
The hospital did not have a track record of violent incidents before attack, Reti says.
Man, 62, accused of brutal machete attack inside hospital ED
It is understood the victim required emergency surgery following the attack.
Wellington’s early amalgamation plans revealed, why it won’t be a super city
Could Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, and Porirua councils become one?
‘Farterton’ returns: Carterton’s poo ponds cause nasty stench
A bad smell is once again wafting from Carterton’s wastewater treatment plant.
Ex-Marist Brother receives fourth sentence for sex abuse on schoolchildren
Kevin Healy argued for suppression despite being named in multiple articles already.
Boxing Day spending flat, ‘disappointing’ result for retailers
Boxing Day spending was flat on last year but pre-Christmas spending pulled through.
Plane caught up in Sir Peter Jackson legal spat to be flown at airshow
The Goodyear FG-1D Corsair will take to the sky at Wings over Wairarapa this weekend.
Hipkins on his new relationship, how they met when she interned for him as an MP
The Labour Party leader reveals why he went public about his new relationship.
Hipkins says relationship with Toni is 'the highlight of my year'
The Labour leader thanked his partner, Toni, in his concession speech on Saturday night.
The luxury of alone time: Why you should stay in a grand lodge as a solo traveller
An opulent lodge isn't just for couples - you can enjoy it solo, too.
Local Focus: Safety concerns after Masterton rail crossing crash
Rail crossing accident on Norfolk Road opens up safety discussion.
Local Focus: Going native in a Masterton forest reserve
The 30 year story of turning an urban wasteland into a thriving forest.
Local Focus: Take a tour of Stonehenge Aotearoa
How a replica of the English Stonehenge was built in a Carterton paddock.
Mystery surrounds critically injured man in Greytown, police plead for help
The incident closed SH2 for a period today.