Messages of relief, condolence and speculation have dominated the Wairarapa Times-Age website and Facebook page over the past week.
News of the arrest of an unemployed 31-year-old Wanganui man for the killing of former Masterton journalist Derek Round put at rest the minds of some TA Facebook friends.
Debz Angel Keatch said: "So relieved that the offender has been caught. My mother lives in Wanganui & I have been worried for her safety after this heinous crime took place only a street away from her flat."
Pae N Matariki Paewhenua signalled their relief as well: "Thats awesome news!respex 2 his family.god bless thm."
Facebook news that drew commiseration was a story noting the death of Masterton man Bill Sewell, 74.