New ZealandVictim in Eketahuna crash namedThe woman who died in a two-car crash on a bridge near Eketahuna, north of Masterton has been named as 46-year-old Nicola Dawn Dryden.27 Jan 07:11 PM
New ZealandFinally! A sunny weekend is on the cardsWhat's in store weatherwise for the upcoming long weekend?26 Jan 10:27 PM
New ZealandWoman dies in 35km diesel spill crashA woman has died and another is seriously injured after a two-car crash on a bridge near Eketahuna this morning.26 Jan 07:12 PM
New ZealandMental health killings spark overhaulFive homicides within 15 months involving acutely unwell mental health patients have led to an overhaul of health systems following a critical review.26 Jan 04:53 AM
New ZealandCell mishap: Police officers 'devastated'The police officers in charge of the man left forgotten in a court cell this weekend are "devastated".18 Jan 05:55 AM
New ZealandGet set for the wet: Front to hit NZResidents in parts of the country have been warned to brace for widespread flooding, slips and fast-rising rivers as a power-packed, mid-week weather system hits.16 Jan 12:29 AM
BusinessCouple build tiny house for $45kA Wairarapa couple spent $45,000 on a tiny house that downsized their living quarters and upsized their happiness.15 Jan 10:19 PM
New ZealandUnsettled and muggy day forecastMultiple severe weather warnings and watches were issued yesterday as a cold front looks set to put a dampener on summer.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMissing elderly man found deadAn elderly man reported missing from Martinborough last night was found dead this morning, police say.12 Jan 11:51 PM
New ZealandCaravan lands on top of carTwo people escaped serious injury after their car and caravan veered off the road and crashed down a bank yesterday afternoon.09 Jan 05:32 AM
New ZealandAnother day, another no summerSouth-westerlies dominating the country this summer will continue to deliver wind and cloud to large parts of the country today.08 Jan 05:26 PM
New ZealandMissing gran found safe and wellThe elderly Wellington grandmother missing after going for a run yesterday has been found.05 Jan 06:14 PM
New ZealandFaces behind the grim road tollThey are the 19 names that make up this holiday season's high toll. Behind every name is a story, and family left grieving.05 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandNew Year's Eve crash victim mournedTihioterangi Rei Edgecombe had spent December 31 last year fixing a car when he decided to see how it was running.04 Jan 10:14 PM
New ZealandMan who drowned at Lake Ferry namedThe name of the Filipino fisherman who was washed out to sea yesterday has been released.02 Jan 06:52 PM
New Zealand'He had told him not to go over there'A man at the beach where Filipino man was swept out to sea says victim's twin brother told him he had warned the man not to go near notoriously dangerous spot.02 Jan 07:31 AM
New ZealandMan swept out to sea in WairarapaA search and rescue operation is underway for a man who's been swept out to sea at Lake Ferry in the Wairarapa this afternoon.02 Jan 02:39 AM
New ZealandNZ's first babies of 2017As most Kiwis were partying to see the new year in, others were being born.01 Jan 03:28 AM
New ZealandRain set to dampen New Year spiritsThe MetService is forecasting rain for much of New Zealand today, perhaps ruining plans for post-party barbecues and sunbathing.31 Dec 07:34 PM
New ZealandRoad toll rises after motorcyclist diesRoad toll now equal to last summer's following death of motorcyclist.28 Dec 06:26 PM
New ZealandChristmas day forecast to be mainly fineWet weather today will clear throughout the country making way for a mainly fine Christmas weekend.22 Dec 05:35 PM
New ZealandBody found in Tora bushA body has been located in the Tora bush, believed to be that of a missing hunter.18 Dec 10:12 PM
New ZealandKiller stabbed with glass, broom handleA high-profile murderer suffered life threatening injuries after he was stabbed with glass and wood at Auckland Prison.12 Dec 10:02 PM
New ZealandPolice freeze alleged meth ringThree Head Hunters gang members are facing charges for allegedly selling methamphetamine in Wairarapa.02 Dec 12:13 AM
New ZealandTrampers' bodies found near hutThe trampers who died in the Tararua Forest Park were found within 1km of the hut they were heading to, police say. The 39-year-old 21 Nov 10:51 PM
New ZealandMystery surrounds death of two trampersTemperatures plummeted below freezing the night two men died on a tramp in the Tararua Forest Park.21 Nov 09:34 PM
New ZealandMystery surrounds trampers' deathsA police spokesperson said "early indications were hypothermia" in relation to the two deaths, but that had not been confirmed.21 Nov 04:16 AM
TravelKia ora: GreytownElisabeth Easther finds country village living at its best in this Wairarapa town.17 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandWellington pummelled by aftershocksThe Prime Minister's bodyguards directed traffic around a high rise close to collapse, slips caused traffic chaos and homes were evacuated in capital.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandExplained: The science behind the quakeScientists investigating the mechanics of the earthquake say it faulted in the same way the February 22, 2011, Christchurch Earthquake did.13 Nov 06:25 PM
New ZealandFirst the quakes, now the stormHeavy rain and wind is forecast to batter the upper South Island and lower North Island this afternoon.13 Nov 05:11 PM
New ZealandSunshine not set to last, MetService warnsIt's beginning to feel like summer in some parts of the country, with pohutukawa bursting into bloom. "People have been getting a 13 Nov 03:56 AM
New ZealandTeens in court over rural campus attackA teen is in hospital after an assault at a Wairarapa agricultural job training centre.10 Nov 09:24 PM
New ZealandSea water used to put out house fireFirefighters use water pumped from the ocean to fight an overnight blaze.08 Nov 04:30 PM
