New ZealandTattoo a big thrill for EllaElla Phillips has gone from dancing the Highland Fling at her school's centenary, to dancing in front of thousands at Wellington's Westpac Stadium.09 Mar 04:58 AM
New ZealandCarterton mum leaves a star for her "Badger"Not many children can say they have a constellation named after them -- but Carterton youngster Charlie Keyworth has his very own star, a parting gift from his loving mum.09 Mar 04:54 AM
New ZealandPiper Zavier - from recycled instrument to Edinburgh TattooWhen six-year-old Zavier Boyles announced he wanted to learn the bagpipes, his parents were convinced he was "going through a phase".01 Mar 04:50 AM
New ZealandOPINION: School uniforms - function, not fashionIt would seem school dress codes are back in the news.01 Mar 04:43 AM
New ZealandAn active half century for Martinborough's JoyceRed Cross has recently celebrated a century of service in New Zealand -- and Martinborough's Joyce Hogg has been an active member for half of it.01 Mar 04:38 AM
New ZealandA bit of 1930s elegance on the highwayElegant English cars from the 1930s don't just belong in museums and films -- in fact, they can still do several laps of the New Zealand country side.01 Mar 04:33 AM
New ZealandMusos put unity back into communityAfter a difficult few weeks for their hometown, two Featherston musicians are teaming up to put the "unity" back in community -- with an outdoor concert and "knees up".01 Mar 04:24 AM
New ZealandOPINION: The X Files - we want to believe in moreIntroducing our new Midweek columnist -- Wairarapa-born fantasy author Shayla Morgansen, who will be sharing her thoughts on all things to do with "nerd culture", particularly old-school sci-fi.01 Mar 04:17 AM
New ZealandFunky furniture to Civic Award for Masterton's MabelWhen Mabel Trueman's daughter first encouraged her to take some classes at Te Awhina Cameron Community House, she didn't expect it would lead to a community service award.23 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandOPINION: Nanas and Pops vital for our kidsThis weekend marks the sixth anniversary of my paternal grandmother's death.23 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandAnimal lover Tara takes SAFE stepTara Swan has gone from bringing home baby birds as a child, to running her own home-based rescue service, to representing New Zealand's leading animal advocacy organisation.23 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandParkinson's no barrier to singing the classicsMarguerite Chadwick plans to help people with Parkinson's live out loud -- starting with a choir and some classic tunes.23 Feb 03:40 AM
New ZealandCobbling junk together to make good musicArt and depression era blues music have combined in Greytown -- with an exhibition of artisan guitars gracing the walls of the town's newest art space.23 Feb 03:36 AM
New ZealandWairarapa kids ready for beastly fairytaleDisney's beloved tale of true love, looking beyond appearances and singing and dancing furniture is to be brought to life by a troupe of keen Wairarapa thespians.23 Feb 03:19 AM
New ZealandFamily reach out to help happy Cassius thriveCourtney Naera treasures her youngest child's every giggle, frown, slurp of his food, splash in the pool and grasp of her hand.15 Feb 10:03 PM
New ZealandOPINION: "PC gone mad" avoids the real issuePolitical correctness is a term I often see bandied about -- particularly on social media and "below the line" comments on news articles.15 Feb 09:42 PM
New ZealandPride in kapa haka placing for Te RangiuraA place at the national finals may have eluded them, but Wairarapa's adult kapa haka group has done their people proud.15 Feb 09:37 PM
New ZealandMini magazines create buzz in FeatherstonSmall, hand-drawn magazines featuring everything from pictures of owls, to feminist manifestos to poems about existential crises are causing a stir in Featherston.15 Feb 09:31 PM
New ZealandArtist paints way around Te AraroaMany kiwis know to 'take only photos, leave only footprints' when in the outdoors.15 Feb 09:17 PM
New ZealandOPINION: Honouring the Treaty's intent for WaitangiIn the lead-up to Australia Day celebrations, I came across many readings relating to the indigenous perspective of the national Australian holiday.15 Feb 09:12 PM
New ZealandREVIEW: Gripping read from Carterton novelistViolent marriages, fractured parent-child relationships, professional rivalries and a forbidden romance are all brought to life in the first novel by Carterton's Gaye Sutton.15 Feb 09:07 PM
New ZealandOPINION: More energy needed for our teensIt's been a tough week in Wairarapa.09 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandSchool combines love of food and home's beautyMary Biggs' personal philosophy is inspired by a song lyric by Jewel - "if we surround ourselves with beauty, one day we'll become what we see".09 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandThousands turn out for car cruiseThis year's Cruise Martinborough boasted hundreds of "hot rods", vintage fashions, a drag race, a drive-in movie and "thousands of people lining the streets".09 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandTown rallies around popular firefighterGenerosity has emerged from tragedy in Wairarapa, as residents rally around the man who played an unwitting part in last week's fatal car crash.09 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandMozart's cheeky comedy to appeal to younger crowdA Wairarapa-born musician plans to make opera more accessible to the younger generation -- starting with a performance of a cheeky romantic comedy in her home region.09 Feb 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Mum' offers hope to hurting young womenWhat started as a vision for a hopeful teenager has lead Nadine Allen to become a 'mother' to scores of young women needing to be "loved back together".09 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandConnecting Maori to past with wakaA son of South Wairarapa is taking to the water to help local Maori re-connect with their heritage.03 Feb 01:06 AM
New ZealandOPINION: Facebook now a double edged modern swordOh, Facebook. What a nice little double-edged sword you turned out to be.03 Feb 12:56 AM
New ZealandGood business starts with JeanetteAll successful businesses have to start somewhere -- and in Wairarapa, a great many small enterprises have started with Masterton's Jeanette Hall.03 Feb 12:35 AM
New ZealandWoodworker Tony turns hand to charityAn enjoyable pastime upon leaving the military has lead to a highly rewarding charity project for Greytown's Anthony Waygood.03 Feb 12:30 AM
New ZealandMillie takes art to next level for communityWhen feeling depressed, Millie Ogg would look at her little niece's artwork to lift her spirits.03 Feb 12:07 AM
New ZealandOPINION: Young adult books need diverse heroesUnfortunately, the more books I read, the more the lack of diversity in the characters and repetitive cliche's of the genre become glaringly obvious.03 Feb 12:01 AM
New ZealandCountry star at home in CartertonNew Zealand's very own Banjo Queen has made herself at home in Wairarapa.02 Feb 11:58 PM
