A big splash for White Ribbon Day

Families were encouraged to get down to Masterton’s Trust House Recreation Centre as part of an event organised to mark White Ribbon Day.

Masterton food ...

After a “very successful” food bank drive, the team at Masterton FoodBank are grateful for local community support in the lead up to the...

The call for Christmas donations

With the holiday season fast approaching, those running the region’s food banks are expecting demand to continue at increasingly high rates. At this point last...

On the ball raising awareness about diabetes

Over 100 people attended a recent volleyball sports event organised by Tū Ora Compass Health to raise awareness for diabetes in Māori and Pasifika...

Help for sexual abuse survivors

A booklet launched by the Wairarapa Rape & Sexual Abuse Collective has been years in the making and provides a detailed range of information.

Arm yourself to offer first aid

Cardiac arrest is one of the main causes of death in NZ according to Hato Hone St John with about six people experiencing cardiac every day,

No appetite for hot dogs in summer

With a forecast of warm weather ahead, experts are warning Wairarapa dog owners about the damage heat stress can cause to pets.

A happy birthday at Hospice

One of Hospice Wairarapa’s most important sources of funds – its Masterton retail store on Queen St – is celebrating its 10th birthday this...

First Health at back of queue

A health centre in Masterton is triaging six patients per day, yet the founder is half-seriously considering whether she needs to sell a kidney to keep the business afloat.

Relief as sewage fix in pipeline

Masterton residents with wastewater and toilet paper flowing through their backyards are relieved a fix is in sight.