New ZealandLocal Focus: Whareama Excellence in Teaching AwardWhareama School teaching principal wins only primary teaching National Excellence Award.16 Dec 04:43 AM
New ZealandGolden Shears cancelled for a second timeThe championships were to have been held on March 3-5, 2022.07 Dec 11:05 PM
New ZealandMasterton's galaxy for the neurodiverseMasterton Trust House Recreation Centre has a new room for the neurodiverse.06 Dec 02:17 AM
New ZealandMasterton Covid cases linked to Killer BeezA number of gang members travelled from around the country to Masterton for a weekend.16 Nov 11:35 PM
New ZealandNew locations of interest linked to Covid cases in Taupō and RotoruaThree new locations of interest have been announced in Taupō and Rotorua.16 Nov 03:27 AM
New ZealandWairarapa Hospital has Covid capacity, but no ICU, as second Masterton case recordedA second positive case of Covid-19 was recorded in Masterton today.16 Nov 12:48 AM
Politics'It's pretty confronting': Anti-vaxx anger prompts call to beef up MPs' securityLabour's Kieran McAnulty says anger over vaccination is escalating.15 Nov 10:43 PM
New ZealandMasterton mayor urges vaccination following news of positive caseMasterton Mayor Lyn Patterson says the community is aware of the rules.15 Nov 01:46 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: New cases in Rotorua, Tararua as Delta continues spread across NZReports of two new cases in Rotorua.13 Nov 10:14 PM
New ZealandThe 90% Project: Who will be Top Town of the Covid vaccine rollout?How does your town compare with the rest of the country on vaccination?01 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLabour MP's iconic ute for sale for a great causeKieran McAnulty is auctioning off his distinctive ute for charity.21 Sep 01:53 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuEmbracing te reo Māori 'an act of patriotism'Whatahoro Cribb-Fox was born into the generation revitalising Māori language and culture.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMass murderer believed he was 'putting them in a better place'Parole declined for man who killed seven people in 90s massacre.12 Sep 09:56 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Severe thunderstorms hit Auckland, NorthlandHeavy rain blew through many areas in Northland and Auckland.10 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandPerson dies after being hit by car in MatamataThe car struck the person on Waharoa Rd East, which runs parallel to State Highway 27.10 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand50km/h speed limit across Auckland harbour bridgeThe Wellington region is under a strong wind warning until at least 7pm today.10 Sep 04:40 AM
New ZealandMasterton council boss who 'reacted poorly' quitsMasterton District Council chief executive 'reacted poorly' with poster incident.23 Aug 04:56 AM
New ZealandMasterton conservation park declares war on rabbitsDoC pledges $700,000 to help get rid of 'those pesky rabbits' at wildlife centre.21 Aug 05:56 AM
New ZealandFacebook Marketplace scam: Woman charged after tool sold 47 times, never deliveredMany people choose not to report a crime 'out of embarrassment at being deceived'.12 Aug 01:55 AM
New ZealandGunpoint robbery: Pair threaten petrol station worker with riflePolice are appealing for information about two men aged in their twenties.05 Aug 10:14 PM
New ZealandTruck crash closes Masterton-Castlepoint Rd; police urge care on icy roadsPolice urge care on roads across the district as ice reported on a number of roads.13 Jul 08:40 PM
New ZealandLevel 2 extended in Wellington; Hipkins foreshadows pre-departure testingA vaccinated health worker who tested weak positive for Covid has since tested negative.27 Jun 04:25 AM
New ZealandWellington marathoners hit with third Covid-19 postponementSome runners were clocking up 200km a week, and organisers had spent thousands.25 Jun 03:35 AM
New ZealandWellington nurses join national strike'Conditions' and 'pay' cited as reasons for today's industrial action.08 Jun 08:21 PM
New ZealandTwo youths charged after Masterton assaultPolice have arrested two youths in relation to an assault in Masterton yesterday.27 May 03:02 AM
New ZealandArmed man robs Masterton service stationThe offender entered Masterton Gull service station just before 9am armed with a knife.23 May 06:12 PM
New ZealandMasterton Council considered demolishing the home of Golden Shears, documents revealThe discussions were part of the preamble to MDC's long term plan consultation.10 May 07:58 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain but temperatures will be warm for most of countryTemperatures are expected to soar 10C above average in some places today.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSeismic shift: Women presidents for three engineering bodiesThey were the old boys' clubs of New Zealand engineering. Women run them now.04 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandWairarapa memorial proposed to recognise 'military families of the district''If 17th Ruahine can't be recorded here, it can't be recorded anywhere'.27 Apr 10:07 PM
New ZealandDisruptions, delays for Remutaka Hill next monthNight closures and daytime disruptions norm for three weeks in May a vital work done.26 Apr 11:46 PM
New ZealandMeth, $450,000 worth of cash found in crashed vehicleThe haul is estimated to be worth up to $450,000.21 Apr 06:09 AM
RoyalsMasterton man remembers meeting Prince Philip 67 years agoThe Queen and Duke of Edinburgh spent the day in Masterton on Friday, January 15, 1954.14 Apr 12:56 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Masterton firm explores personalised coffee subscriptionsBean Merchant has built a quiz to determine personalised coffee flavour preferences.12 Apr 05:22 AM
