Crime'Real effects on community': Police warn as poachers face courtPolice stress the importance of having a firearms licence and permission to hunt.18 Jul 01:00 AM
New ZealandWarmer, wetter months ahead as tropical weather patterns impact NZ'While cold snaps and frost will occur, they are expected to be less frequent than usual.'01 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandRanfurly Shield-winning prop retires at 28 due to 'head knocks'Joel Hintz's proudest moment was lifting the Log o' Wood as his side arrived in Napier.28 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumManufacturingHansells owes $10m to staff, ANZ, IRD and company linked to the Hart family18 Jun 01:34 AM
PremiumManufacturingHart family business acquires Hansells Masterton out of receivership17 Jun 04:45 AM
PremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: Why Stu Wilson remains a unique All Blacks legend09 Jun 02:45 AM
New ZealandMSD office in lockdown after new threat, police on siteLast week, a man fired a gun at someone at the Ministry of Social Development’s office.14 May 03:48 AM
New ZealandTragic end to search for missing Masterton man'This was not the outcome we were hoping for,' police said.10 May 03:42 AM
New ZealandGun allegedly fired in MSD office, man chargedNo one was injured during the incident, police confirmed.06 May 02:57 AM
KahuPlunket scheme vaccinates fewer than 100 babies in five monthsPlunket vaccinated fewer than 100 babies since its December soft launch.23 Apr 02:10 AM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingHansells director on what drove his company into receivershipHansells has entered receivership after failing to meet a $1 million loan repayment.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBoil water notice for Woodville after rodent droppings found on reservoir raftersResidents should boil water for drinking, cooking, and brushing teeth.25 Mar 01:01 AM
New ZealandMarist qualify for Coastal Challenge final after 36-run upsetConnor Rees scored 61, leading Marist to a total of 190-8 in Masterton.24 Mar 01:47 AM
New ZealandOne dead after river jetboat incident, police investigatingThe man was in his 20s and died at the scene.21 Mar 09:47 PM
New ZealandMasterton church fires: Wanted man likely getting help to hide from policeFour churches were hit and three others were targeted. 13 Mar 12:54 AM
New ZealandYoung guns day at Golden ShearsFinals results in the day sessions on the first day of the Golden Shears in Masterton.27 Feb 10:20 PM
New ZealandBig local win in Golden Shears speed shearThe first night of the 2025 Golden Shears closed with a local speed shear success.27 Feb 08:11 PM
New ZealandPolice hunting for man after Masterton church firesFour churches hit on Saturday, three others targeted. 25 Feb 11:44 PM
New ZealandPolice seek sightings of vehicle seen leaving Masterton church firesPolice say they are following 'strong lines of enquiry'.25 Feb 04:43 AM
New Zealand'Very happy to have made it': Justin Meikle's shearing surpriseMeikle decided to enter the five-round circuit while supporting son Tye's junior efforts.25 Feb 02:30 AM
New ZealandLeon Samuels sets the line for Golden Shears defenceResults from the Taumarunui, Apiti, Kaikoura, and Pahiatua shows over the weekend.24 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Excited': Masterton prepares to host the Golden ShearsThe Golden Shears was first held at Masterton's War Memorial Stadium in 1961.23 Feb 11:12 PM
New ZealandArmed police cordon off road near Masterton following string of church firesWitnesses reported nine police cars racing through Carterton.23 Feb 02:23 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating after man claims he lit Masterton church fires'I set fire to the seven churches. Seven stars, seven candles,' the man said in a video.22 Feb 10:28 PM
New Zealand‘I set fire to the seven churches’: Man claims to be behind Masterton church attacksFour church fires in Masterton all started between 4.25am and 4.35am, fire officials say.22 Feb 05:54 AM
New ZealandBig entry numbers for this year’s Golden ShearsThe 63rd Golden Shears will be held in Masterton from February 27 to March 1.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWestpac cleared after tellers help elderly widow withdraw $300,000 cash before deathIt’s alleged that staff once gave $23,000 stuffed into an envelope to the woman.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan trapped in farm machinery, airlifted to hospital with serious injuriesThe man was quickly freed by paramedics and firefighters this morning.06 Jan 01:19 AM
New ZealandFamily shattered after ‘precious toddler’ killed in Christmas Day driveway tragedyPolice are investigating after the child was struck by a vehicle yesterday.26 Dec 12:31 AM
