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![Historic return of Wairarapa Lakes to Iwi ownership marks end of century-long dispute](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Historic return of Wairarapa Lakes to Iwi ownership marks end of century-long dispute
'Final chapter' in a century-long dispute between the Crown, settlers, and Wairarapa Māori
![One dead in single-vehicle crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
One dead in single-vehicle crash
The driver was the sole occupant of the car and died at the scene.
![Cultivating future farmers: Programme empowers young women](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Cultivating future farmers: Programme empowers young women
'The next generation plays a critical role in sustaining our economy.'
!['Not easy out there': Why farmers should know their numbers and plan ahead](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Not easy out there': Why farmers should know their numbers and plan ahead
In these challenging times, being a good farmer alone is tough.
![Family 'gobsmacked' after bank tellers help widow with dementia withdraw $300k](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Family 'gobsmacked' after bank tellers help widow with dementia withdraw $300k
'What the hell did they think she was spending the money on?'
![Lost runners rescued from Tararua Forest Park](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Lost runners rescued from Tararua Forest Park
The pair had been training for an upcoming 32km circuit race in Gore.
![Wellington council pleads for patience over ‘appalling’ lack of punctual train services](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Wellington council pleads for patience over ‘appalling’ lack of punctual train services
Metlink data shows trains arrive at stations punctually less than a quarter of the time.
![Dairy winners announced for 2024 Ahuwhenua Trophy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Dairy winners announced for 2024 Ahuwhenua Trophy
Farm manager Ben Purua and Wairarapa Moana ki Pouākani Incorporation honoured at awards.
![Drive to get horses microchipped in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Drive to get horses microchipped in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle
Disappearance and death of horses during the storm highlighted the need for microchips.
![Shane Te Pou: No place for division as Kiwis share cultural traditions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Shane Te Pou: No place for division as Kiwis share cultural traditions
OPINION: Kiwis are building a community that embraces all tikanga.
![Wairarapa police investigate series of loud overnight bangs across Masterton](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Wairarapa police investigate series of loud overnight bangs across Masterton
Police received the first call just after 3am.
!['Not Carterton': Twist in small town's massive $30 million Lotto win](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Not Carterton': Twist in small town's massive $30 million Lotto win
The $30 million win is the largest jackpot of 2024 so far.
![Miracle win for shearer Buick at NZ Shears](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Miracle win for shearer Buick at NZ Shears
David Buick was almost killed and wondered if he would ever walk again.
!['The miracle man': David Buick wins NZ Shears open final](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'The miracle man': David Buick wins NZ Shears open final
A 2021 farm accident left Wairarapa shearer wondering if he'd even walk again.
![Serious injuries after car crashes into building in Masterton](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Serious injuries after car crashes into building in Masterton
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.
![Shane Reti defends lack of extra security at hospital hit by machete attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Shane Reti defends lack of extra security at hospital hit by machete attack
The hospital did not have a track record of violent incidents before attack, Reti says.
![Man, 62, accused of brutal machete attack inside hospital ED](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Man, 62, accused of brutal machete attack inside hospital ED
It is understood the victim required emergency surgery following the attack.
![No security guards on hand at time of machete attack, union says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
No security guards on hand at time of machete attack, union says
The man was disarmed by a doctor, attendants and the patient herself.
!['Something horrific': Man suffers skull fracture in bloody ED machete attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Something horrific': Man suffers skull fracture in bloody ED machete attack
The victim allegedly suffered a severe laceration to his head and a fractured skull.
![My kind of bike ride: Six days of eating, drinking... and cycling! In Wairarapa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
My kind of bike ride: Six days of eating, drinking... and cycling! In Wairarapa
Where exertion is met with fine wine, indulgent food and luxury accommodation.