New ZealandLeon Samuels sets the line for Golden Shears defenceResults from the Taumarunui, Apiti, Kaikoura, and Pahiatua shows over the weekend.24 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Excited': Masterton prepares to host the Golden ShearsThe Golden Shears was first held at Masterton's War Memorial Stadium in 1961.23 Feb 11:12 PM
New ZealandArmed police cordon off road near Masterton following string of church firesWitnesses reported nine police cars racing through Carterton.23 Feb 02:23 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating after man claims he lit Masterton church fires'I set fire to the seven churches. Seven stars, seven candles,' the man said in a video.22 Feb 10:28 PM
New Zealand‘I set fire to the seven churches’: Man claims to be behind Masterton church attacksFour church fires in Masterton all started between 4.25am and 4.35am, fire officials say.22 Feb 05:54 AM
New ZealandBig entry numbers for this year’s Golden ShearsThe 63rd Golden Shears will be held in Masterton from February 27 to March 1.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWestpac cleared after tellers help elderly widow withdraw $300,000 cash before deathIt’s alleged that staff once gave $23,000 stuffed into an envelope to the woman.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan trapped in farm machinery, airlifted to hospital with serious injuriesThe man was quickly freed by paramedics and firefighters this morning.06 Jan 01:19 AM
New ZealandFamily shattered after ‘precious toddler’ killed in Christmas Day driveway tragedyPolice are investigating after the child was struck by a vehicle yesterday.26 Dec 12:31 AM
New ZealandChild killed after being struck by vehicle on Masterton drivewayPolice are investigating the incident.25 Dec 05:55 AM
LifestyleWatch: Teacher aide's ingenious wheelchair waka goes viralCassius has had the same teacher aide throughout school - and she "just means everything".16 Dec 01:12 AM
New ZealandThe Great NZ Road Trip: Masterton to WellingtonWhy new night refuge in Masterton is breaking some rules to repair some hearts.Watch26 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandKirkpatricks dominate at Wairarapa Spring ShearsA shearing dynasty from Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne moved in on the Wairarapa Show.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayor says deaths inevitable unless Govt cracks down on spectators as well as boy racersMasterton Mayor Gary Caffell said yesterday's illegal car meet was 'gut-wrenching'.28 Oct 12:21 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Everyone swarmed in' - Burnout driver attacked after car hit spectator at boy racer meetThe man said it's a select few who ruin boy racing events for everyone else.27 Oct 07:19 AM
New Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Boy racers hurl fireworks, rocks and bottles at police in group attackThe rear window of a police car was also smashed in.27 Oct 01:59 AM
CrimeMan found guilty of friend's murder after drug-fuelled night at Wairarapa propertyThe mothers of both men hugged outside court after the verdict was delivered.16 Oct 04:56 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksHow Brian Lochore's gentle leadership shaped New Zealand rugbyHow a humble farmer became a World Cup-winning coach: Brian Lochore’s legendary journey.04 Oct 07:12 PM
New ZealandWatchdog launches probe after Westpac helped pensioner withdraw $300k cashIt's alleged staff stuffed $23k into an envelope and handed it to the 89-year-old widow.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer cops, prosecutor due in court as police investigate Alan Hall miscarriage of justicePolice investigating wrongful conviction of Alan Hall summons three people to court.23 Aug 05:10 AM
New ZealandDeputy mayor ‘flabbergasted’ by $4.8 million price tag for crossing'We certainly can’t expect ratepayers to pay for it,' says Bex Johnson.20 Aug 07:32 AM
New Zealand'Leaving work in tears': Wairarapa Hospital short-staffed by 40 nursesOne experienced nurse said the demand in recent weeks had 'brought staff to their knees'.10 Aug 11:34 PM
New ZealandMore than 50% of NZ schools to implement enrolment zonesEducation Ministry briefing shows it expects to add 61 new zones by 2025.07 Aug 10:14 PM
New Zealand‘We can’t forget about them’: Record KidsCan waitlist to support kids as cost of living bitesNot just those in economically-deprived areas needing help, middle-income struggling too.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It feels wrong': Watchdog hands recordings of complainant's phone calls to bankWestpac says it hasn't listened to the recordings and will hand them back in 'good faith'.03 Jul 05:17 AM
New ZealandWatch: Kiwi dad's bold act days after fending off alleged burglar with baseball batHe took on an alleged burglar with a bat. Now a Kiwi dad has a new security plan.20 Jun 12:44 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Instinct kicked in' - Kiwi dad with baseball bat fights off alleged burglar'My son was already quite scared. So my parenting instincts kicked in.'18 Jun 07:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDissolving the dead: Push to legalise liquification of corpses in NZWater cremation could be coming to New Zealand.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Unexplained death’ of child in Masterton investigatedThe autopsy is expected to take place today.03 Jun 08:52 PM
New ZealandFamily 'gobsmacked' after bank tellers help widow with dementia withdraw $300k'What the hell did they think she was spending the money on?'01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWork to begin to fix train woes, months on from disruptionThe train tracks were laid too narrow at times, causing vibrations and speed restrictions.13 May 12:46 AM
New ZealandCan you dig it? Person arrested after fleeing police in 18-tonne front-end loaderThe vehicle eventually drove erratically through a fence into the Masterton Showgrounds.12 May 06:46 AM
New Zealand'Third-world stuff': Energy minister praises chilly Kiwis' restraint amid grid crisisThe country’s grid operator issued a warning notice in advance.09 May 10:08 PM
New ZealandWairarapa police investigate series of loud overnight bangs across MastertonPolice received the first call just after 3am.27 Apr 03:29 AM
