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Chris Cochrane talks about his book “Woolsheds of the Wairarapa.” Two years ago, The Star featured an article looking at research being…

Two candidates are contesting South Wairarapa council’s first Maori Ward election – at the same time as a special referendum vote is…

We always seem to have an interesting array of clothes in varying sizes. And it is great to see how many people…

Spring is nearly here, and here at Heartlands we love to see people use our space to warm up, learn something new…

Highway 53 terminates at the Martinborough Square and is managed by NZTA. The 100 metres of public road between Ohio Street and…

Kate Paterson says “that overall there has been great activity in the Martinborough market in the last year. Wellington buyers back and some…

Many people will know the name Val Johns as a former teacher at Martinborough School. Val’s legacy of service has supported countless…

So just how much frenetic socialising can everyone absorb before they collapse in the corner? Plenty it seems. No sooner had our…

As the Wairarapa shakes off the last of winter’s chill, September arrives with thepromise of new life. The days are getting longer,…

Yes, the climate has served us some curved balls with crisp frosts, and successive wet days without sun. Despite the cold and…

Sir Mark Cooper. This highly distinguished and thoughtful man comes across to me as having a very positive and optimistic view of…

As of this edition our Editor Ray Lilley has decided to ease back and enjoy life. Ray stepped in to the editorial…