Deadly toxic algae found in river
Scientists are concerned dogs, small children and babies could eat the deadly algae.
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'Never been shorn' sheep heading in for a trim
The ewe from the Mapiu district is believed to have never been shorn.
Duck innocent victim of Masterton lake burn-off
The planned fire was lit to burn off self-seeded pampas plants around the lake.
Good Samaritan interrupts assault on 14yr old boy in Masterton
Masterton Police are appealing for information relating to the assault of a 14y old boy.
Girl from viral Baby Shark video now lives in Masterton
The video she stars in has 1.7 billion views but she stays under the radar in Masterton.
Air NZ passenger's conviction quashed after claims of baby 'torture'
Anthony Gallon has hit back at the Air NZ staffer's version of events.
Marama Fox on liquidation and her future
Marama Fox talks about her resignation and business problems.
Marama Fox resigns as co-leader of the Māori Party
Resignation comes after liquidation of her consultancy company.
Marama Fox company owes at least $70,000
Former Māori Party co-leader says she's devastated it has come to this.
King Country and North Otago strong, Horowhenua-Kapiti pick up Seruwalu
Two games decided by last minute kicks and five teams win on the road.
Judge warns shoplifter: Think of what's in store
Twice this year Mathew Mokaraka has appeared in court having already paid some reparation.
Wider squad players get their shot in Masterton
Wanganui to also focus on shoring up backline defence.
Dampervan: Mum's horror as rental rolls into lake with kids inside
A waka ama crew helped rescue four kids and dad.
Five safe after motorhome crashes into lake
Five people rescued from motorhome which crashed into Henley Lake.
Rovers grind down Stop Out in Napier
Napier City Rovers had to toil but eventually broke down Stop Out's resolve in Napier.
Couple arrested as police seize guns, drugs and cash
Two people due to appear in court in Masterton today.
Angry widow slams Army crash investigation
Widow believes Army was incompetent and says WorkSafe refuses to investigate.
Seriously injured man trapped in vehicle
Seriously injured man trapped after vehicle smashes into a power pole near Masterton.
Use of council letterhead for reference for sex offender questioned
CEO says it is his normal practice to use business letterhead when providing references.
Armed duo wearing masks rob Masterton dairy
Robbers wore dust mask and camouflaged scarf to steal cigarettes from dairy
Half-way Mark: Masterton's building boom
Masterton is booming but faces challenges. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Home detention for meth dealer in poor health
Jamie Liu's health contributed to his sentence being reduced to home detention.
Local Focus: The town with the strongest Anzac tradition
Anzac Day will again see Tinui's population explode. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: The small town with the strongest ANZAC tradition
ANZAC Day will again see Tinui's population explode. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Stolen puppy returned to family
Facebook may have played a role in returning the family's stolen puppy.
Death-threat charges: Police seek 25-year-old
Police are looking for 25-year-old Dane Dickson who is believed to be in South Wairarapa.
$12.5m Powerball winner: Hello, hello...?
The ticket was bought from Kuripuni Lotto and Post Shop in Masterton.
Lucky Lotto shop opens hoping for $12.5m Powerball winner
Lucky store also sold one of the largest-winning tickets in history - $36.9 million.
Minister says Air Force recommended flights
Ron Mark has had 10 one-way flights since becoming minister, four to or from Masterton.
Families shocked by car vandals near Masterton
Group of people used phones to film a vehicle doing a lengthy burnout before car torched.
High winds keep chopper from joining search for hunter
A helicopter cannot get into the area as winds of 135km/h have been reported.