Wairarapa
Plumb crazy about crayfish
Strange fishy sculptures made out of recycled stuff are popping up on the shoreline at Riversdale. They're the work of country plumber Jeff Burnett, who can't keep his hands off junk. Audio
New businesses need pandemic support - entrepreneur
A new entrepreneur struggling to get traction for his coffee business during the pandemic says those taking a risk on new ventures need extra support from the government.
ANZAC tradition holds strong in tiny Tinui
These days there are only 18 permanent residents in Tinui, but this weekend hundreds will flock to the town to mark ANZAC Day and visit the memorial cross. Audio
Wairarapa hapū overwhelmed by support to buy back whenua
A Wairarapa hapū is overwhelmed by the support for their crowdfunding campaign for about $500,000 to buy back some of their whenua.
Ngāti Kahukuraawhitia wants to purchase 182 hectares by the… Audio
Cows now grazing on James Cameron's organic vegetable farm
James Cameron's plans to convert his Wairarapa properties into organic veggie farms appear to have fallen short - with hundreds of cows now understood to be grazing in his paddocks.
The Avatar film… Audio
Clock stops on South Wairarapa quarry consent
The clock has stopped on a controversial resource consent application for rock-crushing in rural Wairarapa.
Wellington to Wairarapa Remutaka highway closed for works
State Highway 2 over the Remutaka Hill will be closed for essential maintenance work tonight.
Free to Roam
When Richard Ashcroft was a boy he loved sailing toy boats down a stream, building huts and swinging on vines in the bush. He thinks modern day kids especially those in towns and cities have been… Audio, Gallery
Dali olive oil - a picture of health
Ross Vintiner has carved an interesting career - from the maelstrom of politics alongside David Lange to the relative peace of an olive grove in Wairarapa. Along the way he's developed an interest in… Video, Audio
Cash boost for Wairarapa waterways
A multi-million dollar programme for environmental work across some of Wairarapa's major waterways has been given the green light.
Police hunt for intruders after aggravated burglary
Wairarapa police are trying to identify four people after a "terrifying" aggravated burglary at a resident's home.
Kaimoana for Kiwis - from sea to plate
Troy Bramley and Claire Edwards are trying to fish as sustainably as possible. They're also shunning plastic and polystyrene for seaweed and compostable boxes to bring kaimoana to Kiwis from sea to… Video, Audio
Mayor: Calls to cut pay and rates 'irresponsible'
South Wairarapa's mayor says staff and councillor pay cuts and rates freezes are unrealistic for rural councils.
Covid-19 rent cuts on the cards for Masterton trust
Masterton Trust Lands Trust is looking at how it can support businesses, cafes and other tenants in its dozens of buildings.
Appointment likely for busy Featherston board
An appointed fourth member on Featherston Community Board is likely after South Wairarapa District Council received no nominations.
Recycling resumes in Wairarapa towns
Kerbside recycling is starting up again for town residents, but rural dwellers still can't access transfer stations.
Wairarapa mayors offer local businesses support
Wairarapa's three mayors are urging local businesses to contact them if they're experiencing financial hardship and can't pay their rates.
Waterworks go on in South Wairarapa
Work continues on critical water projects across South Wairarapa despite the Covid-19 lockdown.
Covid-19: Aerodrome closed to public during crisis
Masterton's Hood Aerodrome remains closed to the public, but open for essential flights, including top-dressing.
Locals asked to look after each other
Kindness is the key to overcoming the challenges posed by Covid-19, a Masterton district councillor and school principal says.