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Improving the transparency of council work is one of Caffell's aims.
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Aerodrome tragedy: Pilot of skydiving plane failed to give way to microlight
Changes needed as crash report reveals major safety issues at unattended aerodromes.
Local Focus: Masterton gets a fresh lick of paint
Murals are popping up around Masterton and bringing colour to the CBD.
Family of the late Julian Robertson to sell Wairarapa's Dry River Wines
'Chance to refocus and consolidate our business interests' - Jay Robertson.
Local Focus: Empowering young people with peer support
Piki peer supports mental health by not offering solutions - just listening.
Dude where's my van, VW, quad and Hilux? Police arrest man in relation to vehicle theft spree
One of the vehicles was driven out of a garage, through the door.
South Wairarapa alleged arsonist arrested
Fires were lit at two properties, Wards Line near Greytown, damaging several buildings.
'Armageddon': Neighbour's horror at multi-building blaze - arson suspected
Houses and barns are affected at two locations on the same road.
Five astronomical places to observe 'all equal day'
It comes but twice a year. Here's where to be this 'all equal' day.
Unlawful photos: Police to apologise to families featured in watchdog report
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster responds to watchdog report.
Social housing development planned for Greytown
Greytown residents surprised a social housing development is planned for the township.
Real estate agent admits forging documents
The harder he worked to get recognition, the less help he was receiving - tribunal.
Local Focus: Daphne Geisler on Candidate Camera
Candidate Camera: Mayoral candidate Daphne Geisler discusses South Wairarapa's issues
Local Focus: South Wairarapa Mayor on why he's standing again
Alex Beijen is standing again in the upcoming elections, with a focus on infrastructure.
Local Focus: Jo Hayes on Candidate Camera
Masterton mayoral candidate Jo Hayes discusses the big local issues on camera.
Local Focus: Reducing drug harm means admitting for most of us drugs are harmless
The importance of testing drugs and being honest with young people to reduce harm.
Snowy start to school holidays expected
Between 15cm and 25cm of snow is expected on State Highway 73's Arthur's Pass.
Woman charged with selling weed to college kids
The woman will appear in court next week.
'Worst fears come true': Why NZ is not ready for a fentanyl crisis
Low doses of the life-saving antidote Naloxone are a worry, says NZ Drug Foundation.
'So ridiculous': ASA rules on butcher's ad about processing 'mother-in-law' meat
The ad says the butcher can process home-kill and 'maybe your mother-in-law too'.
Fentanyl confirmed to be present in New Zealand for the first time
Test results of the drug that hospitalised 12 people have come back positive for fentanyl.
Drug Foundation sets up testing pop-up as Fentanyl leaves 12 in hospital
Clinics in both Wellington and Masterton will be open in the following days.
Police seek source after 12 hospitalised from powdered fentanyl
Fears the drug that killed 60,000 in North America last year is circulating in NZ.
'Jammed in like sardines' - Train disruption continues in Wellington
An expert flown in from Auckland will work through the night to try and fix the problem.
Police investigate assault of three-month old baby in Masterton
Baby was found with critical, non-accidental injuries.
11 deaths, 4404 new cases today amid nursing 'crisis' warning
The Covid case numbers update comes as a nurses' union warns of a chronic lack of staff.
Live: 16 deaths, 4869 new cases; border worker testing to be dropped
Some families are being infected with Covid-19 for the third time.
Tornados strike coastal town - 41 warnings as wild storm batters NZ
With 41 weather warnings and watches across NZ, forecasters warn of a stormy night.
Wild weather: Flooding threatens homes, 21,500 lightning strikes in 12 hours
Tornadoes are possible and winds could damage trees and power lines, forecaster warns.
Boy racers' cars impounded following Anzac meet
Police have impounded 10 cars and plan to seize more.
Matariki: Aotearoa's time to shine
Celebrate Māori New Year by visiting some of the best museums and special exhibits.
Live: 5836 cases today, five virus-related deaths, 403 people in hospital
Ten patients are in intensive care today.
Local Focus: NZ Music Month - Steve Rendle
Steve Rendle takes to the mic and plays two of his original songs for NZ Music Month
Bye bye blue sky: Cloud rolls in after bluebird week
Few weather worries for most, but rain warning issued for one part of the country.