Pedestrian injured after being hit by car in Carterton
Police received reports of the incident at 3.40pm.
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Hot, crowded and slow: Why lower North Island needs 18 new trains
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First XV wrap: Pukekohe High topple Wesley College
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Why Miley the huntaway has the x-factor
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Jamie Strang on rowing, and raising money for Farmstrong.
Historic return of Wairarapa Lakes to Iwi ownership marks end of century-long dispute
'Final chapter' in a century-long dispute between the Crown, settlers, and Wairarapa Māori
One dead in single-vehicle crash
The driver was the sole occupant of the car and died at the scene.
Cultivating future farmers: Programme empowers young women
'The next generation plays a critical role in sustaining our economy.'
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Family 'gobsmacked' after bank tellers help widow with dementia withdraw $300k
'What the hell did they think she was spending the money on?'
Lost runners rescued from Tararua Forest Park
The pair had been training for an upcoming 32km circuit race in Gore.
Wellington council pleads for patience over ‘appalling’ lack of punctual train services
Metlink data shows trains arrive at stations punctually less than a quarter of the time.
Dairy winners announced for 2024 Ahuwhenua Trophy
Farm manager Ben Purua and Wairarapa Moana ki Pouākani Incorporation honoured at awards.
Drive to get horses microchipped in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle
Disappearance and death of horses during the storm highlighted the need for microchips.
Work to begin to fix train woes, months on from disruption
The train tracks were laid too narrow at times, causing vibrations and speed restrictions.
The 'major crisis' facing sheep farmers
“Some people are finding it hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel.”
Shane Te Pou: No place for division as Kiwis share cultural traditions
OPINION: Kiwis are building a community that embraces all tikanga.
Wairarapa police investigate series of loud overnight bangs across Masterton
Police received the first call just after 3am.
'Not Carterton': Twist in small town's massive $30 million Lotto win
The $30 million win is the largest jackpot of 2024 so far.
Miracle win for shearer Buick at NZ Shears
David Buick was almost killed and wondered if he would ever walk again.
'The miracle man': David Buick wins NZ Shears open final
A 2021 farm accident left Wairarapa shearer wondering if he'd even walk again.
Serious injuries after car crashes into building in Masterton
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.
Shane Reti defends lack of extra security at hospital hit by machete attack
The hospital did not have a track record of violent incidents before attack, Reti says.
Man, 62, accused of brutal machete attack inside hospital ED
It is understood the victim required emergency surgery following the attack.
No security guards on hand at time of machete attack, union says
The man was disarmed by a doctor, attendants and the patient herself.
'Something horrific': Man suffers skull fracture in bloody ED machete attack
The victim allegedly suffered a severe laceration to his head and a fractured skull.
My kind of bike ride: Six days of eating, drinking... and cycling! In Wairarapa
Where exertion is met with fine wine, indulgent food and luxury accommodation.
Unstable land under Wairarapa train line could have ‘catastrophic’ consequences
KiwiRail said there was an area of loose fill material just below the railway line.