Wairarapa
Commission recommends merged Wairarapa councils
Wairarapa's three existing councils would merge into a single body under a draft proposal just released by the Local Government Commission.
Bad weather causes flooding, disrupts air show
Downpours in parts of the North Island have caused flooding and forced the cancellation of an air show at the Wings over Wairarapa festival.
Paora Ammunson
In November last year, more than 7,000 school children in Wairarapa took part in a record-breaking haka, 'Ko Wairarapa', written 30 years ago by Paora Ammunson (Te Arawa, Rangitane and Ngati… Audio
Body of fisherman swept out to sea found
The body of a man who was swept out to sea in southern Wairarapa yesterday has been recovered.
MPI, Water Wairarapa defend dam funding application
The group behind a Wairarapa irrigation scheme has admitted some of the figures used to secure $800,000 of taxpayer money are not up to date.
Wairarapa iwi to settle with Crown
A Wairarapa iwi is poised to sign a treaty settlement with the Crown that includes the return of Mt Bruce Reserve.
Puppy dumped in sealed banana box
SPCA wants to find the person who dumped an eight-week-old puppy in a sealed banana box in Wairarapa.
New centre for NZ business opens in China
A Wairarapa-based wine and agribusiness company is leading the way for New Zealand businesses in China by setting up an international trade centre. Demelza Leslie reports from Xi'an. Audio
Kaka with diabetes euthanised
Four young kaka at the Pukaha Mount Bruce Wildlife Centre have had to be euthanised, with the centre's manager calling it a very difficult decision.
Wairarapa teens dead after police pursuit
More details are emerging about the two boys who were killed when the stolen car they were in crashed following a police pursuit in the Wairarapa yesterday morning. Audio
100th anniversary of military training camp
A fundraising lunch in Wairarapa yesterday wasn't just about the money. January 24th marks the 100th anniversary of the Featherston Military Camp, where thousands of soldiers trained before heading… Audio
Peter Maunder and Ingrid Bauer: Trombone and Harp duet
Although it might seem an odd combination, trombonist Peter Maunder and harpist Ingrid Bauer are teaming up for a pair of concerts titled 'Opposites Attract'. Audio
Tips for book collectors
This weekend book lovers in the Wairarapa are finding out if they own trash or treasure, with a Melbournian specialist in old books giving valuations and tips as part of Featherston's first Book… Audio
Nearly 30 landowners could lose properties
Nearly 30 landowners could potentially lose their properties in Wairarapa under plans for major irrigation schemes. Audio
Wellington couple win gold for their marmalade
It's a love it or loathe it spread, but if you are Paddington Bear there is no question - marmalade sandwiches are the best. A Wellington couple agree, but they're also coming up with interesting… Audio
Call to ban children from motorbikes
Safety officials want children banned from riding quad bikes or motorcycles following the death of a six-year-old girl in Wairarapa yesterday. Audio
Six year old killed in quad bike accident in Wairarapa
A six-year old girl has been killed in a quad bike accident in Masterton. Audio
Spectrum - Camptown
60, 000 soldiers were trained at the Featherston Military Training Camp from 1916 to 1918. It was built in under a year by 1000 workers, driven by World War One's urgent need for men to fill the… Audio
Balloon photos case may put others off - lawyer
Photos of the Carterton hot-air balloon tragedy have been released this evening after the photographer gave up on his court action to block it. Audio
