Mental health figures cause for concern
Wairarapa has the highest suspected suicide rates in New Zealand, statistics recently released by the Chief Coroner have revealed.
Every minute counts to save a life
With the initiative Restart a Heart Day celebrated around the world this month, Cheryl Watson, Wairarapa community liaison for Wellington Free Ambulance is...
Death of Koro Mullins: Authorities ‘obfuscated the search for the truth’
A surgical mistake that caused the death of prominent shearing identity Koro Mullins “obfuscated the search for the truth”.
Heartland Services setting up in Martinborough
Heartland Services will soon be available in Martinborough as the government initiative puts roots down in Wairarapa.
Avoid nude entanglements
Although it may have escaped your attention, today is National Nude Gardening Day – an annual event that’s traditionally held on the Saturday...
Charity notes rising costs adding to pressure
A registered charity helping Wairarapa families of people facing mental health challenges said it is seeing a higher volume of people under financial pressure...
Spotting makes a big difference
In an effort to change the grim picture painted by New Zealand’s melanoma statistics, Melanoma NZ’s annual awareness campaign ‘Get Spotted’– which runs from...
Our hospital is too small, says doctor
A senior doctor is warning Wairarapa Hospital is too small for the region’s growing population. The ED is also under increasing pressure.
Bereavement support for parents
Wairarapa charity Hōkai Tahi is increasing awareness of the impact of pregnancy and baby loss as part of Baby Loss Awareness Week.Now in its...
Council keeping tabs on Henley Lake algae
MDC is starting to keep a watchful eye on the algae levels in Henley Lake, given its past predisposition to increased cyanobacteria.
