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Push for more te reo Māori in South Wairarapa
It has been almost nine years since the district council refreshed its Māori policy.
Ex-Marist Brother receives fourth sentence for sex abuse on schoolchildren
Kevin Healy argued for suppression despite being named in multiple articles already.
Nurse fired over anti-vax posts may need to pay $20k
Amanda Turner was dismissed in 2021 after 'posting anti-vaccine information on Facebook'.
Wairarapa Coast to begin fire ban on Monday
The Wairarapa Coast will move into a fire ban from tomorrow due to a very high danger.
Up or down? What new agency figures tell us about Auckland's housing market
'Median sales price at $1,045,000 was the highest for any month in 2023.' - Peter Thompson
‘I owe my life to them’: Kayaker rescued in strong winds off Wairarapa coast
The man capsized in strong winds in Palliser Bay and couldn't get back to shore.
Palliser Bay rescue: Kayaker safely recovered in challenging conditions
Strong winds prevented a helicopter rescue team from winching the kayaker to safety.
Boxing Day spending flat, ‘disappointing’ result for retailers
Boxing Day spending was flat on last year but pre-Christmas spending pulled through.
'Extensive damage': Severe storm hits Wellington, multiple injuries, thousands without power
Thunderstorms to bring heavy rain, hail and damaging gusts to east of North Island.
Five classic Kiwi campgrounds for summer
Load up the chilly bin and head to these superb sites for your summer break.
One dead after Masterton tractor and motorcycle crash
The Manawatū rescue helicopter transported one person to hospital.
Plane caught up in Sir Peter Jackson legal spat to be flown at airshow
The Goodyear FG-1D Corsair will take to the sky at Wings over Wairarapa this weekend.
Heavy rain warning for ranges of Hawke's Bay
Heavy rain is expected to fall over 24 hours, with 150mm in the ranges.
Special votes Election 2023: Hawke’s Bay’s final results are out
The final count of special votes has come in three weeks after election night.
Mass murderer who killed children claims Parole Board 'bias'
The man has been denied parole 14 times since he was jailed in 1993.
Sensors used in east coast fault zone quake study
Scientists to deploy ocean-bottom sensors off Wairarapa coast to pick up hidden quakes.
Hipkins on his new relationship, how they met when she interned for him as an MP
The Labour Party leader reveals why he went public about his new relationship.
Buses replace trains in Auckland and Wellington over Labour Weekend
Progress on major rail projects and maintenance work will be done over the long weekend.
Hipkins says relationship with Toni is 'the highlight of my year'
The Labour leader thanked his partner, Toni, in his concession speech on Saturday night.
Wairarapa hospitality: Mike Butterick and Kieran McAnulty share a beer as results come in
The incoming MP shared a beer with the man he will replace in Wairarapa.
Election day weather: MetService warns voters of severe gales, heavy rain
MetService's advice is to vote this afternoon if possible.
‘Such a close race’: Hawke’s Bay’s leading candidates have their final say on eve of election day
On the eve of Saturday's election, the region’s leading candidates rate their chances.
New Zealand named one of the friendliest countries in Conde Nast awards
A luxury country resort in the South Wairarapa is recognised as the world's best.
Tukituki attracts the most candidates for General Election
All up, 27 candidates are vying for your votes on October 14.
Weather: Damaging, strong winds to smash much of country this weekend
The weekend wind may cause damage to trees, powerlines and unsecured structures.
Local Focus: Labour candidate for Wairarapa Kieran McAnulty on Candidate Camera
Wairarapa's Labour candidate answers questions put forward by the local electorate.
Local Focus: National candidate for Wairarapa Mike Butterick on Candidate Camera
Wairarapa's National candidate answers questions put forward by the local electorate.
Local Focus: Green candidate for Wairarapa Celia Wade-Brown on Candidate Camera
Wairarapa's Green candidate answers questions put forward by the local electorate.
Local Focus: Act candidate for Wairarapa Simon Casey on Candidate Camera
Act's Wairarapa candidate discusses the electorate's big issues.
‘The nights go on forever’: Mother's vigil for her missing son
Paula Namana lit a fire in the hut every night, waiting for the return of her son.
Motorists fined for failing to stop at Wairarapa train crossing
A person was seriously injured in Waingawa after a train hit their car in July.
Woman behind Masterton’s mysterious banners revealed
Now she's creating a Wall of Courage.
Search under way in Wairarapa after man failed to return from walk
Michael MacGregor was last seen at the Rocky Lookout in the Mount Holdsworth area.