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Name change sought for Kahutara
People accused of bastardising the pronunciation of Kahutara could have been on the right path all along.
Locals put brakes on young drifters
Six youths who might have thought a country town would be the ideal location to do burn-offs were swiftly brought down to earth after being told off by locals.
End of an era at Tui Brewery
The last bottle of beer rolled off the old production line at the landmark Mangatainoka Tui Brewery site yesterday, bringing with it the end of an era.
Tears flow as Maori cloak comes home
A 19th century woven cloak, or korowai, originally belonged to Wairarapa iwi and has returned after being stored in the Rochester Historical Society collection in the United States for more than 100 years.
Harley homage to ex-mayor
Devoted Harley-Davidson fan Gary McPhee saved the best to last -- taking his final ride yesterday as guest of honour at the head of hundreds of roaring motorcycles of all colours and all makes and models.