Nurses picket and protest

Masterton nursing staff and supporters are joining thousands of others in protest across New Zealand today as health workers call on the government to...

$1 million donation for new ambulance station

An anonymous Wairarapa family has donated $1 million to Wellington Free Ambulance to support the Wairarapa Station build.The donation – the single largest...

Long waits at Wairarapa ED

 Long waits can be expected at Wairarapa Hospital's emergency department as more than one in four patients were not seen within six hours...

Porscha gives gift of reading

A kind-hearted Masterton teen hopes her gift to Wairarapa Hospital will bring comfort and much-needed distraction to sick children – and also inspire a...

Wairarapa dog attacks under-reported

A comparison of local data with ACC claims indicates a large number of dog attacks are not being reported to local councils.

A cycle of thefts

A Wairarapa surgeon faced an unwelcome walk home after her bike was stolen from the hospital bike rack. Surgeon Sarah Rennie made the discovery...

Learning to dive in order to rise

Tu Ora Compass Health has launched a new programme called Hi Ika to support local rangatahi in their transition to adulthood, with a...

Dental visits out of reach

Large numbers of Wairarapa children are missing out on free dental care, while many adults are skipping appointments because of financial constraints. As of...

Reign of Princess

Inside a circle of native trees, a 33-year-old horse called Princess carries riders to a state of peace and relaxation once a week. Steady and...

Greytown’s doctor crisis

Emotions spilled over in a public meeting that laid bare the grim reality of Greytown’s desperate shortage of doctors.