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.
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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.
Iwi prepares for Waitangi Tribunal to hear Ngāti Tukorehe claim
Issues involved include land loss, economic disadvantages and education policies.
Business cordoned off after reports of unexploded artillery
The item looked like an unexploded mortar bomb.
The luxury of alone time: Why you should stay in a grand lodge as a solo traveller
An opulent lodge isn't just for couples - you can enjoy it solo, too.
'We just love football': Fans flock to Wellington waterfront for Football Ferns match
The New Zealand-Philippines World Cup game kicks off at 5.30pm.
Safety concerns after Masterton rail crossing crash
The rail crossing accident on Norfolk Road opens up a safety discussion.
'Extensive damage': Person trapped after crash between train and car
The person is seriously injured.
Local Focus: Going native in a Masterton forest reserve
The 30-year story of how an urban wasteland became Masterton's native forest reserve.
Ātaahua ngā whetū [the beautiful stars]: Business of Matariki
Xero, Auckland Airport, Fonterra, ANZ, SkyCity, Air New Zealand, Wharekauhau - big plans
Take a tour of Stonehenge Aotearoa
How a replica of the English Stonehenge was built in a Carterton paddock.
Wairarapa road blocked after truck rolls
The road between Featherston and Martinborough is closed.
Investor claims builder tried to blackmail him for $10k to sign off consent
The builder says he simply didn't want to put his name on shoddy work.
Council votes to raise rates by 20%
Total rates in the district have gone up by more than 50 per cent in the past three years.
Uncle of footballer injured in hit-and-run hopes person comes forward
The man has suffered injuries all over his body and is in Wellington Hospital.
Man arrested after Carterton homicide
Homicide charges have yet to be laid as investigations continue.
Mystery surrounds critically injured man in Greytown, police plead for help
The incident closed SH2 for a period today.
Local Focus: Fred’s wonderful world of film
A 93-year-old film-maker, Fred Holloway, documents the people of Wairarapa.
Local Focus: Young mothers seek the light at Puawānanga
Inside Masterton's teen parent unit.
Hawke's Bay quartet selected for NZ Under 20 rugby team
The World Under 20 rugby World championships start on June 24 in South Africa.