Donations still ...

The quest to fund a new Masterton station for Wellington Free Ambulance is closing in on its target total, but donations are still needed...

Library responds to increasing need for food

There are increasing indications that a growing number of Wairarapa residents are finding it difficult to cope with the rising cost of living. During...

Upset at early discharges

Two severely disabled people in residential care were sent home from hospital while still seriously ill, with one readmitted within 24 hours and later...

Support needed all year round

Autism Awareness Month has drawn to a close, but local advocates say discussions and education around how to look after those with the neurological...

Doggone shame: Me or the dog

The past month has seen an increase in the number of dogs in the region being surrendered for rehoming, with owners citing financial stress...

Youth find answers in The Village

Using their experiences as youth workers, Pastors Jennifer and Wayne Poutoa established Carterton’s The Village – an independent housing initiative to help young people...

Collecting with heart

Representatives from the Heart Foundation are door-knocking across the region to raise awareness of heart health and ask people to donate.Funds raised will go...

End of era for rest home

The Wharekaka eldercare facilities in Martinborough are now operating under new management.As previously reported by the Times-Age, Wharekaka Trust Board had struggled for some...

Nurses in national protest

Hundreds of motorists joined the region’s healthcare workers as they took to the street in protest on Saturday.Drivers tooted as they passed about 50...

Wit on three wheels

Carterton’s Shona Daubé may be leaving her paid role helping Wairarapa people with multiple sclerosis – but she will keep writing about chronic...