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'Broken': Owner 'gutted' after digger smashes small-town cafe to steal ATM
Bar owners locked their doors, fearing the driver was 'just smashing the buildings up.'
Masked ‘desperado’ terrifies diners in late-night front-end loader ram raid
The burglary at a Martinborough cafe left people 'gobsmacked'.
Genesis sells Hau Nui to NZ Windfarms
Genesis has sold its Hau Nui wind farm in the Wairarapa.
Fraud, theft and luxury cars: Every lawyer struck off in the past five years
When struck off, a lawyer cannot hold a practising certificate or practise law in NZ.
Man found guilty of friend's murder after drug-fuelled night at Wairarapa property
The mothers of both men hugged outside court after the verdict was delivered.
Heavy meth user had been awake for three weeks before alleged killing
Wire Reddington is accused of killing his friend after a night of heavy drinking in 2023.
Schizophrenia or drug-induced psychosis? What led to man's brutal homicide on rural driveway
Defence claims schizophrenia but the Crown argues drug-induced psychosis.
'Grandiose ideas': Murder accused claims to have healed 78 inmates, compares self to Jesus
Wire Reddington's psychosis worsened without medication before the alleged murder.
Murder-accused: It wasn't me. It was my brother ... or I was insane
Defence claims Wire Reddington's schizophrenia could support an insanity defence.
Rugby: Ngāti Porou East Coast Kaupoi secure semifinal match in Bunnings Warehouse Heartland Championship
A 45-32 win against Bush has secured the Kaupoi an away semifinal against King Country.
How Brian Lochore's gentle leadership shaped New Zealand rugby
How a humble farmer became a World Cup-winning coach: Brian Lochore’s legendary journey.
Tipene Reddington's bracelet data undermines brother's murder accusation
Crown: Ankle data suggests Tipene Reddington was at the house, not close to murder scene.
'I wasn’t even there': Brother of murder accused denies being the killer
Jamie Gill was drinking with the siblings before his body was found in a paddock.
Dead man was missing bits of his ear. A piece found nearby had his friend's DNA on it
Defence lawyer says there are other ways the alleged killer's DNA could have got there.
Blood, flesh and a dinner plate: grisly forensic scene at Jamie Gill's death
The 32-year-old victim grasped at the mud with his hands as he was dragged on his back.
Man allegedly confessed to killing, saying his brother 'didn’t have the balls' to finish the job
But while their mother recalls son's aggression, she denies hearing an alleged confession.
Murder victim found face down in muddy paddock with pieces of his ears missing
Wire Reddington says he didn't kill Jamie Gill - but if he did he was insane at the time.
Fleeing van leads police on dramatic pursuit through Wairarapa streets, racecourse
The incident started in Featherston and lasted nearly two hours.
Civil Defence warns to secure property ahead of powerful 120km/h gales blasting central regions
MetService said damage to trees, power lines, and unsecured structures were possible.
Farmers push for rural ward in South Wairarapa
South Wairarapa farmers say rural and urban interests can be worlds apart.
Watchdog launches probe after Westpac helped pensioner withdraw $300k cash
It's alleged staff stuffed $23k into an envelope and handed it to the 89-year-old widow.
Pedestrian injured after being hit by car in Carterton
Police received reports of the incident at 3.40pm.
The Country: Farmer Jamie Strang on rowing across Cook Strait
Jamie Strang, Sir David Carter, Jane Smith, Todd McClay, Cameron Bagrie.
'Leaving work in tears': Wairarapa Hospital short-staffed by 40 nurses
One experienced nurse said the demand in recent weeks had 'brought staff to their knees'.
‘We can’t forget about them’: Record KidsCan waitlist to support kids as cost of living bites
Not just those in economically-deprived areas needing help, middle-income struggling too.