Masterton
Lockdown dog attacks on the rise in Masterton
Masterton District Council is calling for "common sense" after a series of dog attacks over the past two weeks.
Masterton waives late fees due to Covid-19
Masterton District Council still wants rates, but will waive some penalties for late payment.
Locals asked to look after each other
Kindness is the key to overcoming the challenges posed by Covid-19, a Masterton district councillor and school principal says.
3MM: Tommy Kapai Wilson on Oranga Tamariki CEO Grainne Moss
Three Minutes Max on a Sunday morning, short, sharp opinions from New Zealanders about issues that concern them, and sometimes all of us. Here's Tommy Kapai Wilson on the unfair treatment of Oranga… Audio
Sixty Years of The Golden Shears
New Zealand's premier shearing competition, The Golden Shears, is gearing up for its 60th birthday bash next week. Despite scepticism at the start and declining demand for wool, The Golden Shears is… Audio
Fireworks ban flares up as issue for Masterton
Masterton man Chris Eichbaum, who is fronting a petition to ban private fireworks sales, is horrified his district council doesn't think that is within its remit.
Appeal for info after woman shot in Masterton
A woman was shot in Masterton early yesterday morning and police are appealing for information.
'We shouldn't be in the shadows'
Members of a kapa haka group in the Wairarapa have been rehearsing for one of the most important performances of their lives. Audio
Two arrests after woman shot in Masterton
Police have arrested two people after a woman suffered serious leg wounds in a shooting.
Italian documentary on Māori Batallion premieres in Wellington
The strong bonds between the 28th Maori Battalion and the people of Italy have been celebrated in a documentary that had its New Zealand premiere last night. The film called Kia ora is an Italian… Audio
Cheviot hits 36.6 degrees as drought declared in Southland
The Government has now officially declared a drought for the whole of Southland and parts of Otago including Clutha, Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago. Video, Audio
Masterton wins most beautiful town in NZ
Masterton has been named the most beautiful city in New Zealand as decided by the Keep New Zealand Beautiful charitable trust. The "Beautiful Awards" look at the efforts made by communities to protect… Audio
Masterton the Beautiful - Wairarapa town makes final in city awards
The Wairarapa town of Masterton has reached the finals of the Keep New Zealand Beautiful most beautiful city awards - much to the surprise of some locals. Video, Audio
Masterton's brand-new museum director
Masterton's ambitious Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History in Masterton has a new director - a multi linguist with an interest in hieroglyphics. Audio, Gallery
Human error blamed for man forgotten in court cell
Human error and miscommunication were to blame for a man being left without food or bedding for 48 hours, police say.
Social workers urgently called to Wairarapa
Child Youth and Family in Masterton has called in extra social workers after weeks of complaints that a backlog of cases is putting families in danger.
Man left in cells for two days after police forget about him
A man who was supposed to be released on bail man spent two days alone in a court cell after the police forgot he was there. Audio
Women robbed while responding to Facebook car ad
Two men have been arrested after two women were robbed at gunpoint while responding to a car advertisement on Facebook in Masterton.
Trains take logging strain off Rimutaka Hill road
CentrePort of Wellington is extending its operations in a move that could cut 16,000 trips by logging trucks over the Rimutaka Hill each year.
Man on run after petrol station roof collapse
A man is on the run after crashing into a petrol station in Masterton, bringing down a corner of the roof over the forecourt.