Organisers of Wairarapa Relay for Life 2019 have been given a big boost ahead of the Christmas break with confirmation of a $16,000 grant from the Trust House Foundation.

If a dog barking in your neighbourhood is driving you crazy, spare a thought for the staff and volunteers at the SPCA centre. And pity all the other animals at the shelter too.

Members of the Greytown Volunteer Fire Brigade are showing that not only are they good at providing a trusted emergency service in South Wairarapa, they’re also pretty slick at fundraising.