Trains and training as Jones visits Wairarapa
The Government has announced training for youth and more log trains in the Wairarapa.
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Skydive company 'devastated' by loss of young pilot in Masterton crash
Joshua Christensen, 20, of Masterton, has been named as the second pilot killed.
Trainee pilot good bloke - Black Cap
Craig McBride "impacted thousands over the decades" through cricket and teaching.
Fatal plane collision: Four skydivers jumped safely before pilots killed
Residents near aerodrome looked up to see plane debris falling from the sky.
Divorce 1919 style: All on show in court
A builder, his wife, a sheep farmer and a messy Wairarapa divorce case.
Masterton Police call for help on shooting
Police need your help finding out how a man got shot in the leg
Drunk-driver swerved to avoid rabbit, killed 8yo girl in crash
Driver has consumed six Vodka Cruiser drinks during kids' trip to watering hole.
Local Focus: Water woes have to go says candidate
Johnny Nepe Apatu is running for NKII chair. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Martinborough water contamination review
Another boil-water notice for Martinborough, after critical independent review released.
Local Focus: Tomoana's last stand
Ngahiwi Tomoana is standing for last term as Iwi chair. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Iwi challenge from banker
Shayne Walker is challenging for Iwi chair. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
NZDF pay tribute to soldier who died in Masterton crash
Andrew Ian Rance, 21, had been in the army since 2015.
Car in ditch: Body of missing wedding guest found after two days
21-year-old Andrew Rance was last seen leaving a function at midnight on Saturday.
B-52 bomber to make NZ debut at Wings over Wairarapa festival
Kiwis will get the chance to see one of the most famous military planes in action.
MP unhappy about 60km/h limit on Saddle Rd
A 60km/h on Saddle Rd has been imposed for safety reasons, the NZTA says.
Local Focus: Dragracing at maximum acceleration
Not dodging planes any more. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Police seek witnesses after man shot at Ngawi campground
A man was shot in the leg at the Ngawi camp ground on December 16.
Person dies following Wairarapa crash last month
Single-vehicle crash happened near Martinborough on December 12.
M. bovis found on more North Island farms
Another infected property has been identified in Manawatū and another in Wairarapa.
Sonam Shelar's two phones found in water at Island Bay
Police are to release further details about the investigation this morning.
Divers to hunt for clues to pregnant woman's death
Police would not be commenting on the cause of death until after a post mortem.
Missing pregnant woman Sonam Shelar's body found on lonely beach
Her body was found at the remote White Rock Beach in South Wairarapa.
Girl from viral Baby Shark video now lives in Masterton
The video she stars in has 1.7 billion views but she stays under the radar in Masterton.
Logging truck and car collide on Rimutaka Hill Rd
The crash is currently blocking the road and commuters can expect delays.
Man charged after reports of shots fired at deer from moving vehicle
Police are praising a member of the public for raising the alarm.
Russel Norman admits obstructing oil ship
The former Green Party co-leader swam in front of the ship as it searched for oil off NZ.
Missing trampers stuck in bush until bad weather clears
Missing trampers will be winched from the Tararua Ranges when the weather clears.
Lucky Lotto shop opens hoping for $12.5m Powerball winner
Lucky store also sold one of the largest-winning tickets in history - $36.9 million.
Research reveals lack of fountains in playgrounds
Local and Central Government should increase the number of drinking fountains.
Revealed: Lotto's luckiest regions in 2017
On average, South Wairarapa locals won around $2,119 per capita in Lotto wins in 2017
White kiwi's mating dance melts hearts
A dance few humans ever get to see has been captured on film.
Person hit by own car at cemetery
A rescue helicopter has been sent to retrieve the injured person.
Agent fails to tell family of house's meth status
Real estate agent knew property had tested positive, but family says they weren't told.
Body found in search for diver off Wairarapa coast
The 31-year-old went missing around 1pm on Sunday afternoon.