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.
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‘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
The High Court rejected the appeal - the release date will be set by the Parole Board.
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
Results from day one of competition in Masterton.
Big numbers for the Wimbledon of shearing
'We are particularly pleased with the numbers of novice and junior entries.'
'Just part of the blood': The Gordons and the Golden Shears
The Gordons have competed in the Golden Shears for decades.
Competition heats up on the road to Golden Shears
Five events last weekend as hundreds hit the road heading for the 'Wimbledon of Shearing'.
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
The sector is facing tough economic conditions and crime.
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
The two-vehicle crash was reported just before 2pm.
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
Lions player punched in Christchurch - tour ends on a high after opposite's generous act.
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
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
Warnings of a tight election continue but expectations are rising.
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
The Judds Road proposed closure is causing concern for local residents.
Woman behind Masterton’s mysterious banners revealed
Now she's creating a Wall of Courage.
Victim spends 10 hours in ED after Masterton dog attack
'It only held on for a few seconds, but it was a very firm and aggressive grip.'
Business cordoned off after reports of unexploded artillery
The item looked like an unexploded mortar bomb.
Safety concerns after Masterton rail crossing crash
The rail crossing accident on Norfolk Road opens up a safety discussion.
Local Focus: Safety concerns after Masterton rail crossing crash
Rail crossing accident on Norfolk Road opens up safety discussion.
Local Focus: Going native in a Masterton forest reserve
The 30-year story of how an urban wasteland became Masterton's native forest reserve.
Local Focus: Going native in a Masterton forest reserve
The 30 year story of turning an urban wasteland into a thriving forest.
Take a tour of Stonehenge Aotearoa
How a replica of the English Stonehenge was built in a Carterton paddock.
Wairarapa road blocked after truck rolls
The road between Featherston and Martinborough is closed.
Investor claims builder tried to blackmail him for $10k to sign off consent
The builder says he simply didn't want to put his name on shoddy work.
Man arrested after Carterton homicide
Homicide charges have yet to be laid as investigations continue.
Local Focus: Fred’s wonderful world of film
A 93-year-old film-maker, Fred Holloway, documents the people of Wairarapa.
Of course shearing is a sport
The championships invariably spark debate over whether sheep shearing is a sport.
Local Focus: Young mothers seek the light at Puawānanga
Inside Masterton's teen parent unit.
Dad chokes on sewing needle in ice cream tub, investigation launched
The man said he had to take multiple days off work to be checked by his doctor.