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OPINION: End this obsession with girls' modesty
At university, I was part of a Christian club, which held an annual summer camp.
A history of Flying Nun
Flying Nun founder Roger Shepherd has collected just as many books as he has records over the years -- so writing a book about his iconic musical career was a logical progression.
Ezra steps forward for struggling Wairarapa youth
Ezra Stobbart has gone from sharing his story at Aratoi to representing Wairarapa youth at an international suicide prevention summit -- supported by one of New Zealand's foremost champions of mental health.
A voice for those on the fringe
From a Brownie, to a Special Olympics swimming coach, to a advocate for people on the fringes -- Gaylene van Wijk has devoted her life to helping fight social injustice.
Doggy tale on Wairarapa coast inspires book
A family holiday in South Wairarapa with a pampered lap dog has inspired Anne Manchester's first children's book.
Photographers capture Wairarapa in artistic glory
For the Wairarapa Camera Club's upcoming exhibition, the Wairarapa region is the star of the show.
Pauline helps women live life beyond prison bars
When Pauline Cave meets a new client, the first thing she does is give them a big hug.
OPINION: Stop shying away from sex ed
Recently, I came across an article about a US children's author who had published a picture book featuring a transgender princess.
Father-son racers formidable force in Oz
Sixth in the world for sidecar racing -- not bad for "a couple of guys from out the back of Eketahuna", says Derek Ramsay.
Empowering parents for youngsters' curly questions
Rachel Hansen's advice for parents dreading "the big talk" is frank -- if you're not going to educate your child on sexuality, then Google will.
Fantail Grove hands olive branch to new owners
After almost 20 years of olive oil, hazelnut trees and bumper crops of horseradish, the team behind Greytown's Fantail Grove are passing the torch.
Dark dealings in a one star motel
When it comes to exploring the darker, taboo issues lurking under the facade of polite society, a sleazy, one-star motel is the perfect setting.
Calls to reduce speed limit at town gateway
A Featherston man is urging people to speak up about the town's speed limits, amid concerns about speeding motorists and noise pollution at the northern gateway.
OPINION: Remember the war, remember the human cost
Growing up, I never cared much for New Zealand's war history.
Workplace abuse thrives in silence - experts
Workplace bullying in New Zealand is rife -- and too many Kiwis are not speaking up, says a Wairarapa academic and consultant.
Art and literature combine for Featherston bookworms
What's a festival celebrating literature without dresses made from book pages in shop windows, scarecrows dressed up as literary heroes, and graffiti featuring characters from Tin Tin?
School crowdfunds to rescue old pool
A rural Carterton school and a charitable trust whose building projects have raised thousands for Wairarapa have joined forces to help save a 130-year-old pool.
Support for Featherston kitty rescuers
Since speaking with Midweek, two "crazy cat ladies" from Featherston have been met with an outpouring of support, $1000 worth of goods, and more "community kitties" in need of new homes.
Mentors help youth break cycle and stay in school
A group of Carterton youth workers is helping Wairarapa teens break the cycle of homelessness, violence and addiction to succeed in their education.
OPINION: Time to pitch in for simple, healthy eating
Last week, I met Anita Baker and Nicola Rayner -- founders of the Wairarapa Natural Health Clinic, which opens in Carterton this weekend.
Students honour Featherston soliders in stone
A century ago, while training for war half a world away, young men adorned their surroundings with white stones from the South Wairarapa plains.
LandSAR trains to locate the lost
The success of one of Wairarapa Land Search and Rescue's (LandSAR) largest training programmes has care agencies and parents breathing a sigh of relief.
OPINION: Think about our earth more often
In case you'd missed the news, this Friday is Earth Day.
Naturopaths create one stop shop for good health
Two Wairarapa naturopaths have teamed up to open a "one stop shop" for the natural health solutions becoming more sought after in the region.
Lee and Mary change the world for community kitties
Two Featherston women are taking on the town's feral cat population one de-sexing, kitten adoption and cuddle at a time.
OPINION: Ditch the rose-tinted glasses, support our young
My latest pet hate -- nostalgia memes on Facebook.
Carterton creates resilient community
A resilient community is a connected community, says Carterton's Mike Osborne.