A long way from home: Fiordland penguin found in Wairarapa
The penguin could have been pushed as far north as Wairarapa by a storm, DOC said.
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South Wairarapa fire contained, caution urged in 'extreme' conditions
Strong winds, high temperatures and low humidity - fire risk very high.
'We've got a battle on our hands': Fire crews against 'trying conditions' in South Wairarapa
Four rural crews, two helicopters and 30 firefighters are now battling the blaze.
Fire in South Wairarapa burns 45ha overnight
The scrub fire near Cape Palliser lighthouse started on Monday evening.
Wairarapa home RVs rise again
Homes in Carterton, Masterton, and South Wairarapa have seen another giant leap in value.
Wellington traffic: Crash on SH2 over Remutaka Hill causes delays
The crash was reported at around 6.55 and was blocking the northbound lane.
Search for missing kayaker Koyren Campbell stretches to southern Hawke's Bay coast
Searcher says everyone boating on the sea should have an emergency locator beacon.
Tree jobs take root after cash injection in Wairarapa
A $1 million tree pruning project aims to create long-term employment in Wairarapa.
Hawke's Bay divers caught with undersize pāua, rock lobster
Tip to the MPI poacher line saw 127 undersize pāua and 13 undersize rock lobster seized.
Anniversary long weekend stunner on way for northern New Zealand
It's good news if you like sunshine.
Fatal South Wairarapa crash: Motorist named
Godwell Mahowa, 58, died after the collision at Speedy's Crossing on Western Lake Rd.
Motorist dies in South Wairarapa collision with train
Emergency teams rushed to Western Lake Rd around 2pm.
Dog detective unleashed in Wairarapa wetland to sniff out pest plants
Bailey was brought to the Wairarapa coastline to find pest cordgrass, or spartina anglica.
Earthquake rattles windows in Lower North Island
GeoNet reported the quake was magnitude 4.1, hitting 30km northwest of Levin.
Martinborough businesses struggle to attract experienced staff
"We're all offering competitive wages for Wairarapa ... but you still can't attract them."
Search for missing kayaker: 'I'll be out here every day'
The official search for Koyren Campbell has been called off - but volunteers press on.
How to teach skills for workplace of next generation
Teachers aim to lift students' aspirations above mere grades.
'I just about died': Car ploughs through fence into wall of Masterton home
"It could have been a fatality ... His head was right where that big imprint is."
Police call off search for missing kayaker; rahui on south coast
His family have described him as 'young man who made the most of every day'.
Magnitude 4.2 quake felt in Wellington
A small earthquake was felt in the Lower North Island on Friday morning.
'We have nothing to hide': Police photographing policy under review
The review follows reports of young Māori being photographed illegally in Wairarapa.
Missing kayaker's belongings found on seabed
Koyren Campbell's boss said he is 'full of life' and a 'young, funny guy'.
Whareama fire: 30 years gone in under 30 minutes
The Whareama house owner rushed to a nearby church to call 111 after finding it on fire.
Analysis: Water becomes a commodity
A UN special rapporteur says water should not be treated as a traded commodity.
Auckland's water woes set to continue
A front making its way up the country is expected to peter out as it moves north.
Demerit points bill oversimplifies youth justice system, expert says
A demerit system approach is 'trying to simplify something that isn't simple', he said.
'It's come home': Wairarapa woman reunited with lost ring 36 years later
The farm's current owner found it in her vegetable garden while weeding her tomatoes.
Low rainfall sees water restrictions extended across Wairarapa
Residents are being urged to curb water use as the dry season looms.
'She was the boss': Rare white kiwi given send-off fit for a queen
The 'boss-like' bird was the first white kiwi hatched in captivity in the world.
'Your body wants to panic': Woman on day she saved husband's life
Every week, four people go into cardiac arrest in the Wellington and Wairarapa regions.
Pensioner left homeless after rental sells amid housing shortage
The 78-year-old has a month to vacate her property and nowhere to go.
The Featherston funeral home starting a conversation around death
A local embalmer says most people have no idea about the funeral process.
Wairarapa community rallies around house fire victims that lost everything
The family have been supported with temporary housing, food and clothing.