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
New ZealandDouble-murderer marries but wife not allowed to live at his council-owned flatDouglas Thompson gunned down his former partner and her new boyfriend in 2001.10 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandSerious injuries after car crashes into building in MastertonMotorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.05 Apr 12:34 AM
CrimeMan, 62, accused of brutal machete attack inside hospital EDIt is understood the victim required emergency surgery following the attack.02 Apr 12:31 AM
New ZealandCourt finds ‘perception of bias’ linked to hearings for mass murdererRaymond Ratima, who killed seven relatives, is now entitled to another parole hearing.21 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandNZ's ‘worst drink driver’ back in court yet againHe's killed four people in two crashes, and promises he will never drive again.14 Mar 10:54 PM
New Zealand‘I hate myself': Mass murderer's u-turn, admits he intended to kill familyRaymond Ratima killed seven of his family members in 1992.12 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan choked woman unconscious, but believed his jail term was too longThe High Court rejected the appeal - the release date will be set by the Parole Board.11 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandLeon Samuels wins Golden Shears open shearing finalResults from the 62nd Golden Shears International Shearing and Woolhandling Championships.03 Mar 09:21 PM
New ZealandWairoa schoolgirl wins as youth dominate first day of Golden ShearsResults from day one of competition in Masterton.29 Feb 09:54 PM
New ZealandBig numbers for the Wimbledon of shearing'We are particularly pleased with the numbers of novice and junior entries.'28 Feb 10:42 PM
New Zealand'Just part of the blood': The Gordons and the Golden ShearsThe Gordons have competed in the Golden Shears for decades.27 Feb 07:49 PM
New ZealandCompetition heats up on the road to Golden ShearsFive events last weekend as hundreds hit the road heading for the 'Wimbledon of Shearing'.21 Feb 12:07 AM
New ZealandTemperatures set to be colder than normal for much of countryForecaster says warm weather set to return for most places next week.10 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailFrom dairy worker to retail boss - Carolyn Young on her priorities as head of Retail NZThe sector is facing tough economic conditions and crime.28 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandOne dead after Masterton tractor and motorcycle crashThe Manawatū rescue helicopter transported one person to hospital.09 Dec 03:32 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after serious crash in MastertonThe two-vehicle crash was reported just before 2pm.08 Dec 06:23 AM
New ZealandMass murderer who killed children claims Parole Board 'bias'The man has been denied parole 14 times since he was jailed in 1993.01 Nov 01:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBritish Lion Brynmor Williams opens up about being assaulted by All Blacks fan after famous win at Lancaster ParkLions player punched in Christchurch - tour ends on a high after opposite's generous act.25 Oct 09:13 PM
