Latest from Wairarapa

Building blocks: 59% of construction firms face work order concerns
Economic pressures are the biggest concern for construction sector leaders: BDO report.

Hansells owes $10m to staff, ANZ, IRD and company linked to the Hart family
Company linked to Graeme Hart bought company after it went into receivership.

Hospital machete attacker broke wife's lover's skull
Fuatai Iona had repeatedly refused to give his wife a divorce in the preceding months.

Hart family business acquires Hansells Masterton out of receivership
Walter & Wild, the new owner, initially placed Hansells into receivership.

Sunshine follows chilly start before wet weather returns for Matariki
One South Island spot fell into the double figures below zero this morning.

Why Rotorua's First XV victory over Hamilton is one for the ages
King's College celebrated a 23-17 victory over Auckland Grammar, securing the Cooper-Greenbank Cup.

Farm-to-forest conversions continue - report
Close to 40,000ha of farms sold for forestry since September last year.

On The Up: Jacinda Ardern's inspirational message to Kiwi athlete breaking water polo barriers
Violette Perry balanced rigorous academics and sports at Yale.

'Delighted': Missing US aviation student found in Palmerston North
His last communication with his family had been on June 5.

Phil Gifford: Why Stu Wilson remains a unique All Blacks legend
He famously blew air kisses at Wallaby David Campese in 1982.

'World-class': Tributes flow for All Blacks captain Stu Wilson
Stu Wilson is regarded as one of New Zealand's best wingers, featuring in 34 tests.

Inter-island ferry sailings cancelled; heavy snow looms for South Island ahead of cold snap
Both the Interislander and Bluebridge ferry services have cancelled Cook Strait sailings.

Hundreds without power across North Island, road snowfall warnings in South Island
Meanwhile, Fire and Emergency were called to 60 incidents in the upper north.

School's shearing and woolhandling contest a hit
The school held its own version of the iconic Golden Shears championships.

Society Insider: Batley Burton accidentally hit by husband's car, Spencer family's winery; new rich-list couple
Plus, Sally Ridge's latest reno project.

Thunderstorm warnings across top half of North Island as heavy rain lashes Akl
Warnings of localised flooding, severe gales, waves reaching 6.5 metres and snow.

Why this winter will be warmer, wetter despite looming cold snap
This winter will be warmer than average, despite a cold snap this weekend.

'Cold air rushing in': Wintry blast to lash NZ, bringing snow, rain and strong winds
Strong wind watches are in place for Auckland, Northland and Bay of Plenty.

How 'shameful' violence led to Ashton's death, yet no one was charged with causing it
Ashton’s mother and partner were convicted of neglect, not causing his death.

Opinion: Scots College rugby default raises serious concerns
OPINION: St Peter's Cambridge seek first Central North Island title since 2020.

Warm, wet weather to hit NZ before cold snap brings freezing temps
MetService has issued heavy rain watches for parts of the South Island.