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Narrow escape for Masterton resident
One dog is dead and one is missing, but their owner managed to escape a house fire safely.
Man acquitted of careless driving charge
The prosecution were not able to prove beyond reasonable doubt that Eamonn Woods drove the car that ended up killing his teenager companion, says a judge.
Crash causes delays on State Highway 2
A car has crashed into a power pole between Carterton and Masterton this morning, causing delays on Sate Highway 2.
Jailed for hurting toddler
A man who seriously injured a 2-year-old boy and assaulted another boy in what a judge described as "very extreme violence" has been sent to jail.
Washing machine fire 'frightening' for new mum
Jessica Bensemann had been home from hospital with her newborn son less than 12 hours when her Samsung washing machine went up in smoke and destroyed the bathroom.
Flooding wreaks havoc in lower north
The Kapiti Coast, Wairarapa and other areas of the lower North Island have been hit by severe weather overnight, resulting in widespread flooding.
Crane required to move rolling truck
A crane is being brought in to move a truck after it rolled on its side earlier this morning near Wellington.
Man blames 'sleep-driving' for crash
A Masterton man's claim that he was "sleep-driving" when he crashed a car may be derailed if he fails to get a sleep expert to give evidence at his trial.
Kids tumble from giant inflatable slide
Screaming children were sent flying in front of horrified parents after a giant inflatable slide collapsed at the Masterton A&P show.
Girl, 6, killed in quad bike accident
A 6-year-old Stokes Valley girl died after losing control of her quad bike and hitting a fence, north of Masterton, on Sunday afternoon.
Quakes rattle Southland, Masterton
Both the North and South Islands have had a shaky start to the day, with a moderate quake in Southland and two light ones near Masterton.
Sir Peter's vintage warbird dogfight
The vintage-aircraft market was once divided between pilots and aviation museums, but Peter Jackson represents a new breed of collector.
Lawyer's death a shock
The death of a prominent Wairarapa lawyer just days after surgery for an aneurism has come as a huge shock to the region's legal community.
Stabbing victim forgives his attacker
Bruce McLean thought the teen who stabbed him in the rib was nothing but a street thug. But he's now decided to help turn his attacker's life around.
'They didn't think he'd pull through'
Six weeks ago he was in a critical condition after being assaulted. Now his mother says he's had a recovery that's nothing short of a 'miracle'.
'One day at a time' for injured toddler
It's "one day at a time" for toddler Caleb Skinner as doctors slowly bring him out of an induced coma, after he was allegedly seriously injured by a friend of his mother on Monday.
Large blaze at Masterton Medical Centre
A large fire has broken out at the Masterton Medical Centre this evening.
Stillbirth blamed on P lab
A court has heard a man was caught drink driving after his partner suffered a still birth - something the couple blamed on their house being previously used as a P lab.
Fatal Masterton fire victim named
Family, neighbours and firefighters fought in vain to save the life of a Masterton man they dragged near death from a blaze that gutted his sleepout late last night.
Man jailed for drunk driving with child passenger
A man who drove drunk with his 9-year-old grandchild in the car has been jailed for eight months.
SPCA 'mercy killings' spark investigation
An investigation has been launched into the "mercy killing" of about 20 cats and kittens at the Wairarapa SPCA centre in Masterton.
False rape claim to get ride home
A Masterton woman falsely claimed to have been raped because she wanted police to give her a ride home after watching a male strip show.
Threat to cut off woman's head
A Masterton man who threatened to cut off his ex-girlfriend's head during a series of abusive text messages has been remanded on bail.