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Big local win in Golden Shears speed shear
The first night of the 2025 Golden Shears closed with a local speed shear success.
Police hunting for man after Masterton church fires
Four churches hit on Saturday, three others targeted.
‘I set fire to the seven churches’: Man claims to be behind Masterton church attacks
Four church fires in Masterton all started between 4.25am and 4.35am, fire officials say.
Big entry numbers for this year’s Golden Shears
The 63rd Golden Shears will be held in Masterton from February 27 to March 1.
Westpac cleared after tellers help elderly widow withdraw $300,000 cash before death
It’s alleged that staff once gave $23,000 stuffed into an envelope to the woman.
Man trapped in farm machinery, airlifted to hospital with serious injuries
The man was quickly freed by paramedics and firefighters this morning.
Family shattered after ‘precious toddler’ killed in Christmas Day driveway tragedy
Police are investigating after the child was struck by a vehicle yesterday.
Child killed after being struck by vehicle on Masterton driveway
Police are investigating the incident.
Watch: Teacher aide's ingenious wheelchair waka goes viral
Cassius has had the same teacher aide throughout school - and she "just means everything".
The Great NZ Road Trip: Masterton to Wellington
Why new night refuge in Masterton is breaking some rules to repair some hearts.
Kirkpatricks dominate at Wairarapa Spring Shears
A shearing dynasty from Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne moved in on the Wairarapa Show.
Mayor says deaths inevitable unless Govt cracks down on spectators as well as boy racers
Masterton Mayor Gary Caffell said yesterday's illegal car meet was 'gut-wrenching'.
Watch: 'Everyone swarmed in' - Burnout driver attacked after car hit spectator at boy racer meet
The man said it's a select few who ruin boy racing events for everyone else.
'Gut-wrenching': Boy racers hurl fireworks, rocks and bottles at police in group attack
The rear window of a police car was also smashed in.
Man found guilty of friend's murder after drug-fuelled night at Wairarapa property
The mothers of both men hugged outside court after the verdict was delivered.
How Brian Lochore's gentle leadership shaped New Zealand rugby
How a humble farmer became a World Cup-winning coach: Brian Lochore’s legendary journey.
Watchdog launches probe after Westpac helped pensioner withdraw $300k cash
It's alleged staff stuffed $23k into an envelope and handed it to the 89-year-old widow.
Former cops, prosecutor due in court as police investigate Alan Hall miscarriage of justice
Police investigating wrongful conviction of Alan Hall summons three people to court.
Deputy mayor ‘flabbergasted’ by $4.8 million price tag for crossing
'We certainly can’t expect ratepayers to pay for it,' says Bex Johnson.
'Leaving work in tears': Wairarapa Hospital short-staffed by 40 nurses
One experienced nurse said the demand in recent weeks had 'brought staff to their knees'.
More than 50% of NZ schools to implement enrolment zones
Education Ministry briefing shows it expects to add 61 new zones by 2025.
‘We can’t forget about them’: Record KidsCan waitlist to support kids as cost of living bites
Not just those in economically-deprived areas needing help, middle-income struggling too.
'It feels wrong': Watchdog hands recordings of complainant's phone calls to bank
Westpac says it hasn't listened to the recordings and will hand them back in 'good faith'.
Watch: Kiwi dad's bold act days after fending off alleged burglar with baseball bat
He took on an alleged burglar with a bat. Now a Kiwi dad has a new security plan.
Watch: 'Instinct kicked in' - Kiwi dad with baseball bat fights off alleged burglar
'My son was already quite scared. So my parenting instincts kicked in.'
Dissolving the dead: Push to legalise liquification of corpses in NZ
Water cremation could be coming to New Zealand.
‘Unexplained death’ of child in Masterton investigated
The autopsy is expected to take place today.