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One dead after serious crash involving cyclists on rural Wairarapa road
Two cyclists were involved in the accident on Kokotau Rd near Carterton.
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Severe weather watches as All Blacks test faces rain threat
Snowfall warnings are in place for six major South Island alpine passes.
Aurora Australis may be visible in NZ amid solar activity this week
Rain and clouds might obscure the view on the South Island’s west coast.
Watch: Rare white kiwi spotted returning to burrow in broad daylight
Mapuna means “prized” or “precious” in te reo.
'Heavy hitter': Strong winds, thunderstorms to hammer parts of the country
Warnings are in place for Desert Rd with the possibility of snow in the Remutaka Ranges.
Police station locked down after man presents knife at front counter
The man was eventually tasered and arrested outside the station.
One dead, another injured in two-vehicle crash
The crash happened about 11am, with one person dying at the scene.
Mass murderer denied parole for 16th time, reveals motive for killing his kids
Raymond Ratima committed the 'horrific' murders of seven family members in 1992.
On The Up: Jacinda Ardern's inspirational message to Kiwi athlete breaking water polo barriers
Violette Perry balanced rigorous academics and sports at Yale.
Tramper made himself comfortable, set off beacon before dying of fall injuries
He wandered on to a steep and slippery slope from which he probably fell, says inquest.
Ngāti Kahungunu buys Carterton retail properties from local family
The iwi's purchase follows a $115 million Treaty settlement in 2021.
'They'll just get away with it': No charges laid five months after digger smashes up café
Building owner says everyone in the community believes they know who the digger driver is.
Hart family business tips Hansells Masterton into receivership
Hansells Masterton is a contract manufacturer which also owns the Horley’s brand.
‘I’ll be waiting for you': Family of shooting victim threaten murder accused in court
Two relatives began yelling at the defendant, with one trying to push towards the dock.
‘Thugs and idiots’: Mayor says town has had ‘a guts full’ after fatal shooting
Two men, aged 23 and 25, are charged with Doreion Hard's death as mum mourns.
Two men charged with murder after man shot in Wairarapa
Further charges against the pair are being considered.
Wairarapa homicide 'doesn’t define' community, local MP says
Police are considering charges for two men taken into custody yesterday.
One dead after river jetboat incident, police investigating
The man was in his 20s and died at the scene.
Tory Whanau calls for Wellington Water chairman to be removed from board
The Local Government Minister has sought advice on potential interventions.
‘Total basket case’: Emergency meeting to be held on damning Wellington Water reports
Wellington Water chairman Nick Leggett's future is expected to be discussed tomorrow.
Analysis: Should Martinborough wineries pay for a shared path after fatality?
A fatal crash between a car and four-seater bike has prompted a discussion about safety.
‘I set fire to the seven churches’: Man claims to be behind Masterton church attacks
Four church fires in Masterton all started between 4.25am and 4.35am, fire officials say.
Woman killed in horror Martinborough bike crash named
Alison Korny lived in New Zealand before moving to the UK.
UK visitor dead, three badly injured after car crashes into shared bike in Martinborough
The owner of the quadricycle told the Herald he was beside himself.
Man trapped in farm machinery, airlifted to hospital with serious injuries
The man was quickly freed by paramedics and firefighters this morning.
Volunteer firefighters accused of driving offences, clipping a pedestrian
The incidents are being investigated and firefighters may face disciplinary action.
Wrecked cafe reopens after front-end loader ram raid
The community turned out in force to help clean up the damage.
Masked ‘desperado’ terrifies diners in late-night front-end loader ram raid
The burglary at a Martinborough cafe left people 'gobsmacked'.
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.
Fleeing van leads police on dramatic pursuit through Wairarapa streets, racecourse
The incident started in Featherston and lasted nearly two hours.