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![Serious injuries after car crashes into building in Masterton](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Serious injuries after car crashes into building in Masterton
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.
![Man, 62, accused of brutal machete attack inside hospital ED](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man, 62, accused of brutal machete attack inside hospital ED
It is understood the victim required emergency surgery following the attack.
![Court finds ‘perception of bias’ linked to hearings for mass murderer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Court finds ‘perception of bias’ linked to hearings for mass murderer
Raymond Ratima, who killed seven relatives, is now entitled to another parole hearing.
![NZ's ‘worst drink driver’ back in court yet again](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ's ‘worst drink driver’ back in court yet again
He's killed four people in two crashes, and promises he will never drive again.
![‘I hate myself': Mass murderer's u-turn, admits he intended to kill family](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘I hate myself': Mass murderer's u-turn, admits he intended to kill family
Raymond Ratima killed seven of his family members in 1992.
![Man choked woman unconscious, but believed his jail term was too long](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man choked woman unconscious, but believed his jail term was too long
The High Court rejected the appeal - the release date will be set by the Parole Board.
![Leon Samuels wins Golden Shears open shearing final](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Leon Samuels wins Golden Shears open shearing final
Results from the 62nd Golden Shears International Shearing and Woolhandling Championships.
![Wairoa schoolgirl wins as youth dominate first day of Golden Shears](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Wairoa schoolgirl wins as youth dominate first day of Golden Shears
Results from day one of competition in Masterton.
![Big numbers for the Wimbledon of shearing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Big numbers for the Wimbledon of shearing
'We are particularly pleased with the numbers of novice and junior entries.'
![Temperatures set to be colder than normal for much of country](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Temperatures set to be colder than normal for much of country
Forecaster says warm weather set to return for most places next week.
![From dairy worker to retail boss - Carolyn Young on her priorities as head of Retail NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
From dairy worker to retail boss - Carolyn Young on her priorities as head of Retail NZ
The sector is facing tough economic conditions and crime.
![One dead after Masterton tractor and motorcycle crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
One dead after Masterton tractor and motorcycle crash
The Manawatū rescue helicopter transported one person to hospital.
![One person dead after serious crash in Masterton](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
One person dead after serious crash in Masterton
The two-vehicle crash was reported just before 2pm.
![Mass murderer who killed children claims Parole Board 'bias'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mass murderer who killed children claims Parole Board 'bias'
The man has been denied parole 14 times since he was jailed in 1993.
![British Lion Brynmor Williams opens up about being assaulted by All Blacks fan after famous win at Lancaster Park](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
British Lion Brynmor Williams opens up about being assaulted by All Blacks fan after famous win at Lancaster Park
Lions player punched in Christchurch - tour ends on a high after opposite's generous act.
![West best for long weekend weather](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
West best for long weekend weather
What can you expect from the weather this long weekend, New Zealand.
![Wairarapa hospitality: Mike Butterick and Kieran McAnulty share a beer as results come in](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Wairarapa hospitality: Mike Butterick and Kieran McAnulty share a beer as results come in
The incoming MP shared a beer with the man he will replace in Wairarapa.
![Caution turning into confidence on National’s three-day bus tour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Caution turning into confidence on National’s three-day bus tour
Warnings of a tight election continue but expectations are rising.
![Election 2023: On the campaign trail in the wide-open seat of Ikaroa-Rāwhiti](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Election 2023: On the campaign trail in the wide-open seat of Ikaroa-Rāwhiti
There were so many laughs, you could almost forget the dramatic backdrop to this campaign.
![Local Focus: Off the rails](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Local Focus: Off the rails
The Judds Road proposed closure is causing concern for local residents.
![Woman behind Masterton’s mysterious banners revealed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Woman behind Masterton’s mysterious banners revealed
Now she's creating a Wall of Courage.