Wairarapa
Police urge people to ditch their drugs in wake of overdose hospitalisations
Police are urging people to ditch their drugs after three people accidentally overdosed in Wairarapa.
'Suspicious' fires at a Masterton funeral home and multiple churches
A funeral home was set on fire at 10am on Saturday morning and four churches set a light overnight - two other churches were targeted.
Bikes and tourists an accident waiting to happen - Waiheke cycle group
A cycling advocate on Waiheke island says that without cycle lanes, the area's narrow roads, tourists, bikes, pedestrians, wine and speed, are "an accident waiting to happen".
Topdresser notches up major milestone in 'tractor of the skies'
Aerial topdresser John Bargh has notched up 30,000 hours in the air in nearly five decades spreading fert on hill country farms. Despite tough economic times, his passion for flying remains.
Martinborough speed review in limbo as community mourns fatality
One died and three others were injured on a stretch of road earmarked for speed reduction.
Road and rain warnings from far south up to lower north
Drivers are being urged to take extra care on South Island roads, and warned that roads could close, as heavy rain and wind warnings spread orange and yellow across the MetService map.
Homelessness in the Wairarapa
The issue of homelessness is often highlighted in our big cities but what about in our regional towns and small cities? Audio
From meth capital to book town: What's going on in Featherston?
The Detail: In the space of a decade, Featherston has reinvented itself.
Featherston, a fairy tale of reinvention
In the space of a decade the Wairarapa town of Featherston has reinvented itself, from a broken down P-plagued problem place, to a vibrant reading centre Audio
Gale and snow warnings issued for next two days
Severe gales are expected, as well as snow and strong winds that could approach gales in parts, MetService warns.
Closures, delays on major highways planned for next few weeks - NZTA
A suite of roadworks that will disrupt travel on major highways has prompted warnings for motorists to plan ahead.
Dry South Island fire risk the worst it has been in years - FENZ
There is "extreme concern" about the risk of fires on the east coast of the South Island this weekend, Fire and Emergency says.
Dry Wairarapa prompts fire restrictions
Stricter rules around fires are coming into force in Wairarapa.
Ewe beauty! New eight-hour shearing world record set in Wairarapa
A former farmer has smashed the women's solo world record for most ewes shorn in eight hours.
Tramper airlifted from Tararua Ranges after beacon activated
Police say a tramper rescued from the Tararua Ranges did everything right by using a distress beacon.
65-year love story that reaches from the Netherlands to Pahiatua
In 1958, teenagers Cor and Miep set out on a big adventure, from the Netherlands to Pahiatua, to live and to marry. Now they're celebrating their 65th anniversary and their son hopes to revive some… Audio
Local Government Minister McAnulty unseated but tipped to remain list MP
Kieran McAnulty looks set to remain in Parliament as a list MP but has been unseated from his position in the Wairarapa electorate MP by National's Mike Butterick.
Remote campground OKs dogs, despite officials' advice
Despite concerns from dog control officers and councillors, dogs will be allowed a at popular South Wairarapa camping destination this summer.
Playground named for children's author Joy Cowley
Much-loved writer Joy Cowley is to be honoured by having a children's playground named after her.
Two out of three Wairarapa councils in merger discussions
Two out of three Wairarapa councils are progressing merger discussions, with one council sitting it out for now.
