Hargood: Getting clubs back in action a priority

Rugby > Hargood: Getting clubs back in action a priority

by Christine Dornan | 30 Mar, 2020 | Rugby, Sport

Tony Hargood. PHOTO/FILE RUGBY CHRIS COGDALE chris.cogdale@age.co.nz A severely truncated club and representative season is likely when the covid-19 pandemic ends, but getting the clubs up and running again will be the priority for the Wairarapa-Bush Rugby Union.... read more

American players stuck in Wairarapa

Football > American players stuck in Wairarapa

by Christine Dornan | 30 Mar, 2020 | Football, Sport

Frenchman Hugo Delhomelle … Wairarapa United freekick specialist in lockdown in Martinborough. PHOTO/FILE FOOTBALL CHRIS COGDALE chris.cogdale@age.co.nz The covid-19 lockdown has landed Wendy Turton, the chairwoman of Wairarapa United with two unexpected house guests.... read more

Observatory needs protection

Local News > Observatory needs protection

by Christine Dornan | 30 Mar, 2020 | Local News

The Carkeek Observatory, south of Featherston. PHOTO/HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND ARTHUR HAWKES arthur.hawkes@age.co.nz On a farm south of Featherston sits a wooden structure, tired and weather-beaten. You could be forgiven for assuming it to be an abandoned barn at first... read more

Sick must see doctor

Local News > Sick must see doctor

by Christine Dornan | 30 Mar, 2020 | Local News

Medical centres, like this one in Masterton, remain open, but patients should call in advance. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV The ups and the downs of lockdown STAFF REPORTERS Wairarapa residents have been urged to contact their doctor as usual if they feel unwell. The area’s... read more

Wet weather welcome relief

Local News > Wet weather welcome relief

by Christine Dornan | 30 Mar, 2020 | Local News

PHOTO/GIANINA SCHWANECKE GIANINA SCHWANECKE Gianina.schwanecke@age.co.nz After months of drought, heavy rain on Friday and overnight might have a few farmers “dancing around in their undies”, Federated Farmers Wairarapa president William Beetham said. MetService... read more