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No name suppression for man accused of bashing volunteer
A judge has prevented publication of whether the man accused of bashing volunteer firefighter Peter Fisher has been released on bail.

Fisherman falls into rough sea at Castle Point
A man who fell several metres into the rough sea while fishing from rocks in Wairarapa today was rescued by a local fishing boat.

Spotlight on beer festivals
As summer fades into autumn and the season of mist and mellow fruitfulness, it's time for hay to be saved, harvests to be gathered and, best of all, have festivals to attend.

Judge: Passenger's brake stunt 'stupid'
A man has been convicted of careless driving causing injury, despite the fact he wasn't driving the car that crashed, injuring him and his mother.

'Great leader' dies in Cycle Challenge
A prominent Northland businessman died from a heart attack while competing in the Wellington-to-Auckland Cycle Challenge.

Wairarapa airshow numbers soar
Up to 30,000 spectators shattered crowd records at the biennial Wings Over Wairarapa airshow in Masterton at the weekend, say organisers.

NZ firefighters on high alert
Firefighters in Hawkes Bay and Wairarapa are on high alert as the regions brace for forecast strong winds and hot temperatures.

Burn off sparks costly pine fire
Rural landowners risk hefty bills for fires that take more than an hour to fight, Wairarapa principal rural fire officer Phil Wishnowsky has warned.

Dogs to be killed by vet not firearm
South Wairarapa District Council has voted to change its policy on shooting unwanted and dangerous dogs, opting for euthanasia by a vet instead.

Bashed firefighter plans trip home
The family of bashed Martinborough firefighter Peter Fisher are thrilled with the progress he is making in rehab and have been told medical staff aim to have him go home on January 7.

Schoolgirl's brain surgery successful
Carterton schoolgirl Grace Yeats successfully underwent brain surgery on Wednesday aiming to calm powerful spasms.

Cellphone saves lost tramper
An ill-prepared Chilean tourist who got lost while tramping in Mt Holdsworth would have died if he had not had a mobile phone with him, say search and rescue volunteers.

Rare bird eggs found on beach
Two rare birds have laid eggs at Wairarapa's Riversdale Beach and a temporary fence has been built to protect them.