Erin Kavanagh-Hall

Carterton writer Andrew Wright shares some observations from his visit to Israel and Palestine – and insights about the decades-long conflict within.

A new Wairarapa support group aims to foster connection and empathy through a shared journey of baby loss.

The national closure of Trade Aid's retail arm has prompted a wave of warm reflections from the staff volunteers who have served in the Masterton store over the last 37 years.

Nominations are now open for the awards ceremony celebrating “Carterton's coolest people”: Community leaders, business people, young achievers, and more.

The Carterton Golf Club was buzzing with activity late last month, as the community gathered to take a swing, hit from the rough, and land the elusive hole in one to support “a cause close to many hearts”.

For many years, Rachelle McIntyre has dreamed of writing her own children's book — one in particular inspired by her young family's pet magpie.

A colourful al fresco library and a thriving community-supported agriculture farm are in the running for national awards – for revitalising previously unused spaces and uplifting communities in the process.

With an early chill in the air, and rising living costs still looming large, a Wairarapa charitable organisation is appealing to the community to “go through their wardrobes” to help spread warmth to local whānau.

This month, assistant librarian Madeleine Slavick of Wairarapa Library Service talks with Glenys Hansen, who coordinates one of the three monthly book clubs – all of which meet on a Wednesday. Glenys also plays Scrabble at Martinborough library every other week. Glenys Hansen tells me she has five loves: Church [“I am a self-supporting priest, […]

Seven-year-old Maison Mai's hammer is a blur as he works on constructing his own Easter box, with supervision from Mitre 10 MEGA Masterton events coordinator Samantha Matuszek.