Surgery needed after dog attack
A young girl has undergone reconstructive surgery in hospital after being mauled by a bull mastiff in Masterton on Saturday, one of two dog attacks over the weekend which have sparked debate over dog control laws.
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Two police officers are in Masterton Hospital with minor injuries after their vehicle crashed into a power pole this afternoon.
Raybon Kan the lazy boy
Raybon Kan returns to the stage for a show about laziness - and why it has been a leading force in human affairs, writes Barney McDonald.
Masterton 'dream car' torched
An apprentice mechanic whose dream car was torched in Masterton on Saturday has been swamped with offers of parts from all around the country.
Beekeeper's death prompts quad bike warning
A coroner has called for the Government to immediately investigate making the wearing of helmets compulsory and tightening other safety regulations.
Masterton scrub fire brought under control
Firefighters have contained a large scrub fire in Masterton which was burning on about six hectares of land.
Winner of NZ's biggest Lotto draw dies
One of the winners of New Zealand's largest ever lottery prize has died.
Ex-Marist brother guilty of sex charges
A former Marist teaching brother was today found guilty of 11 historic sex offences by a jury in the High Court at Wellington.
Quake shakes lower North Island
Minor damage was reported in Masterton and near Otaki after a 5.4-magnitude earthquake this afternoon.