New ZealandKidnapping and arson charges 15 months after car fireA man was found by the burning vehicle with serious head injuries and burns.14 Jan 10:40 PM
New ZealandQuarrel leaves neighbour in comaMan in a critical condition after he was punched in the head and fell on to a driveway.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDiver who died at Masterton beach namedDiver Leroy Smith's body was found near where he went missing at a Masterton beach.10 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandHeavily tattooed teen arrested after week on the runMatthew McRae has distinctive tattoos on his face and neck.09 Jan 03:53 AM
New ZealandOne person dead in Masterton crashThe motorbike and a ute collided just before 5.20pm.01 Jan 09:11 AM
VideoLocal Focus: East Coast the place for women in chainsNearly half of NZ's female mayors are on the East Coast. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch30 Dec 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I just grabbed him and ran': Mum leaps to actionThe burns weren't serious thanks to the quick actions of the boy's mum.25 Dec 07:07 PM
New ZealandTeacher who stopped head-banging incident censuredTeachers' union concerned after teacher censured for stopping boys hurting each other.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWar medals stolen in Masterton burglaryWar medals and a collection of watches with high sentimental value were taken.02 Nov 12:18 AM
New ZealandFuelish error sees petrol drop to 17c a litreGull pricing analyst Rohan Mehta described the mistake as "a bit of an 'oops' moment".20 Oct 04:03 AM
New ZealandCrashed truck carrying dangerous cargoCrashed truck carrying dangerous cargo is partially blocking a North Island highway.19 Oct 04:14 PM
New ZealandFour teens in court after aggravated robberyArrests follow the second aggravated robbery in Masterton in six weeks.11 Oct 12:57 AM
New ZealandNeighbours help police nab burglars in early hoursThe five males were moving items out of a house in the early hours of the morning.21 Sep 12:48 AM
New ZealandThree arrested after drive-by shootingPolice were nearby when shots were fired from a car towards a Masterton house last night.15 Sep 12:07 AM
New ZealandMan rushed to hospital after Masterton crashA 55-year-old man has been hospitalised after a two-car crash in Masterton this afternoon.06 Sep 03:10 AM
New ZealandPM hits Wairarapa with spring in his stepBill English tries out rickshaws, chocolate and washing machines in the Wairarapa.05 Sep 05:30 AM
New ZealandHeartbeat: Eketahuna shakes off its joke tagEketahuna - a joke town to much of New Zealand - is making an unlikely recovery.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice seek witnesses to assault on girl, 11Police want to speak to anyone who saw a man fitting the offender's description.21 Aug 04:35 AM
New ZealandEarthquake jolts lower North IslandThe 4.4 magnitude quake was felt as far away as Auckland.06 Jul 09:20 AM
New ZealandWairarapa marae razed in early morning fireA blaze ripped through Motuwairaka Marae sometime before 4am.02 Jul 02:32 AM
New ZealandFire destroys marae near MastertonEmergency services were called to Motuwairaka Marae just before 5am.01 Jul 09:31 PM
New ZealandNCEA 'purgatory': Passed but no creditsAbout 21,000 people have passed NCEA exams but have no credits due to unpaid fees.28 Jun 06:07 AM
New ZealandMum in hospital after Masterton hit-and-runPolice speaking to 'person of interest' after mother taking son to karate struck by car.20 Jun 06:53 AM
New ZealandTwo die after being struck by carsTwo people killed after being struck by cars on North Island roads.22 May 06:26 PM
New ZealandMan, 20, stabbed in possible gang incidentMan checks himself in to Wairarapa Hospital with stab wounds.16 May 04:50 AM
New ZealandPolice seek missing Masterton manPolice have concerns for the safety and well-being of 45-year-old Christopher Hope.12 May 11:32 AM
New Zealand'They can't keep taking away our rights'Kiwis in Aussie are wondering about their future in what used to be the 'Lucky Country'.11 May 03:51 AM
New ZealandArson: I will plead guilty, judge is toldWoman accused of burning down a Mauriceville house has said she will be pleading guilty.28 Apr 04:12 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Government to pay pea weevil shortfallWairarapa pea growers can apply for ex-gratia payment. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSister of slain girls: I never spoke up15yrs after Saliel Aplin and Olympia Jetson were murdered, sister tells of abuse, regret.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPregnant woman escapes burning car'It was really scary because when we pulled over, we only had two seconds to get out.'03 Apr 11:21 PM
New ZealandPolice apologise to man and his wife for errorHuman error and a lack of "clear communication'' have been ruled as the reasons.31 Mar 04:24 AM
New ZealandDHB worker stole sedative for partnerA health worker says he deeply regrets stealing the drugs for his partner.23 Mar 07:15 PM
