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Ready to ride: Masterton school bike track opens
The track would be 1250m within the school grounds, connected to nearby farm and wetlands.
Wellington Water Committee chairman to resign
One committee member breaks ranks to say she has lost confidence in David Bassett.
Honey optimism a 'red herring', say Wairarapa beekeepers
A statement from the agriculture minister does not ring true for Wairarapa beekeepers.
Wellington events affected by alert level 2 this week
What's on, what's off and what's changed in the capital under alert level 2.
Iconic Golden Shears cancelled for 2021
The event has been cancelled for the first time in history, as Covid 19 alert levels rise.
Disgruntled accountant's reason for $170k tax evasion revealed
Robert Sinclair first began offending after a phone call with IRD went badly.
NZ's most beautiful public transport rides
There are some stunning views you can get from buses, trains and boats ferries.
Planes on plug-in power: Electric future for Wairarapa air travel
Larger electric planes could be a feature on the timetable within 10 years.
Sixth person arrested in relation to death of Rau Tongia appears in court
A 47-year-old woman was charged in relation to the homicide.
Month's worth of rain a brief relief for Wairarapa farmers
Wairarapa had three times the rainfall on Tuesday than it did all of last month.
'I should be a vegetable or dead': One year on from horrific workplace accident
'I didn't even think I was alive. I woke up in hospital thinking I wasn't existing.'
Wellington median house prices jump 27.7 per cent
Last month nearly 20 per cent of homes in the capital sold for $1 million or more.
Concerns for Wellington man last seen eight days ago
Sam Morris, 27, was last seen on Monday February 8 in Upper Hutt.
Castle Hill could become country's largest windfarm, creating 200 jobs
Project would build up to 286 turbines at Castle Hill, southeast of Eketahuna, Wairarapa.
Man accused of cleaning shotgun used to kill Rau Tongia in his Karori home
Police have now charged five people in connection with murder.
Carterton fire a 'disaster waiting to happen', neighbours say
The fire occurred in Carterton occurred just after 1pm on Thursday.
Sprinkler ban for Wellington region from midnight Friday
The use of any unattended watering system will be banned in and around Wellington.
Carterton fire closes SH2, properties may be at risk
The fire had claimed one shed but was now 80 per cent contained.
Wairarapa blaze: Were campers 'sloppy' in putting out campfire?
Witnesses put the fire down to campers 'doing a sloppy job' of putting their fire out.
Learning to love eels: Wairarapa's surprising wildlife centre
How the eels became a surprise hit on a night tour in the Wairarapa.
'We won't stop': 'Exhausted' employer of missing kayaker into fourth week of search
'The ocean's a big place, it takes, sometimes it gives back, sometimes it doesn't.'
A long way from home: Fiordland penguin found in Wairarapa
The penguin could have been pushed as far north as Wairarapa by a storm, DOC said.
South Wairarapa fire contained, caution urged in 'extreme' conditions
Strong winds, high temperatures and low humidity - fire risk very high.
'We've got a battle on our hands': Fire crews against 'trying conditions' in South Wairarapa
Four rural crews, two helicopters and 30 firefighters are now battling the blaze.
Fire in South Wairarapa burns 45ha overnight
The scrub fire near Cape Palliser lighthouse started on Monday evening.
Wairarapa home RVs rise again
Homes in Carterton, Masterton, and South Wairarapa have seen another giant leap in value.
Wellington traffic: Crash on SH2 over Remutaka Hill causes delays
The crash was reported at around 6.55 and was blocking the northbound lane.
Search for missing kayaker Koyren Campbell stretches to southern Hawke's Bay coast
Searcher says everyone boating on the sea should have an emergency locator beacon.
Tree jobs take root after cash injection in Wairarapa
A $1 million tree pruning project aims to create long-term employment in Wairarapa.
Hawke's Bay divers caught with undersize pāua, rock lobster
Tip to the MPI poacher line saw 127 undersize pāua and 13 undersize rock lobster seized.
Anniversary long weekend stunner on way for northern New Zealand
It's good news if you like sunshine.
Fatal South Wairarapa crash: Motorist named
Godwell Mahowa, 58, died after the collision at Speedy's Crossing on Western Lake Rd.
Motorist dies in South Wairarapa collision with train
Emergency teams rushed to Western Lake Rd around 2pm.