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.
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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.
Local Focus: Fred’s wonderful world of film
A 93-year-old film-maker, Fred Holloway, documents the people of Wairarapa.
Fraudster's gold scheme foiled by postie
Wayne Thomas Patterson sought revenge against the postman after the scheme failed.
Local Focus: Carterton's skate scene revival
Roller skaters are flocking to Carterton's A&P Showgrounds for a smooth ride.
American billionaire-founded company opening new Wairarapa project
'It was always going to be a big space.'
Local Focus: Every town needs a village
More than 50 young people have passed through The Village since it was set up in 2019.
Passenger rail ripe for revival after hybrid trains announced
The announcement has sparked advocates' hopes of a nationwide rail revival.
Council names road after late transgender MP and mayor Georgina Beyer
Carterton District Council voted unanimously to name the road after her.
WaiWaste food when you can feed people with it?
Masterton’s WaiWaste takes food from landfill and distribute it to hungry whānau.
Local Focus: Farming versus sustainability
Wairarapa farmers discuss climate change and explain how they're tackling it.
'Trimmed ya bush lately': Complaint over council's 'grubby' gardening advice
It was dubbed 'just plain grubby humour'.
Remutaka Hill Road reopens after truck breakdown
The closure caused traffic chaos for Wairarapa commuters.
Floodgates still open in Riversdale
Cyclone Hale left Riversdale farms with metre-deep river sediment covering entire paddocks
Watch: Spare a thought for our dairy owners
Raj Patel says spare a thought for dairy owners.
Local Focus: FENZ under fire
Firefighters worried about mental stress, equipment failure and carcinogens.
Local Focus: SPCA Masterton is having kittens
It's kitten season and SPCA Masterton needs your help.
Local Focus: 8000 wine lovers enjoy their Best Sunday Ever in Toast Martinborough
After the Covid hiatus, Toast Martinborough was a great success.
Local Focus: Red Clay Tennis arriving in New Zealand
Martinborough to open first red clay tennis courts in New Zealand.
Local Focus: Nici and Nicky talk about love, Italy and cooking for one
A perfect day with all the right ingredients in Anzac Hall, Featherston.
Local Focus: Getting to know Craig Bowyer, new councillor in Masterton
"The wastewater problem is definitely going to be done."
Local Focus: Getting to know Gary Caffell, new Mayor of Masterton
Improving the transparency of council work is one of Caffell's aims.
Aerodrome tragedy: Pilot of skydiving plane failed to give way to microlight
Changes needed as crash report reveals major safety issues at unattended aerodromes.
Local Focus: Masterton gets a fresh lick of paint
Murals are popping up around Masterton and bringing colour to the CBD.
Local Focus: Empowering young people with peer support
Piki peer supports mental health by not offering solutions - just listening.
'Armageddon': Neighbour's horror at multi-building blaze - arson suspected
Houses and barns are affected at two locations on the same road.
Five astronomical places to observe 'all equal day'
It comes but twice a year. Here's where to be this 'all equal' day.
Local Focus: Daphne Geisler on Candidate Camera
Candidate Camera: Mayoral candidate Daphne Geisler discusses South Wairarapa's issues
Local Focus: South Wairarapa Mayor on why he's standing again
Alex Beijen is standing again in the upcoming elections, with a focus on infrastructure.