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Hospital machete attacker broke wife's lover's skull
Fuatai Iona had repeatedly refused to give his wife a divorce in the preceding months.
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Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre sale 'still to be finalised'
It's been 7 years since Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre was put into liquidation.
Man charged with seven counts of arson after Masterton church fires
It comes after a manhunt for 44-year-old Michael Kane McRae.
MSD office in lockdown after new threat, police on site
Last week, a man fired a gun at someone at the Ministry of Social Development’s office.
Tragic end to search for missing Masterton man
'This was not the outcome we were hoping for,' police said.
Gun allegedly fired in MSD office, man charged
No one was injured during the incident, police confirmed.
Plunket scheme vaccinates fewer than 100 babies in five months
Plunket vaccinated fewer than 100 babies since its December soft launch.
Hansells director on what drove his company into receivership
Hansells has entered receivership after failing to meet a $1 million loan repayment.
Boil water notice for Woodville after rodent droppings found on reservoir rafters
Residents should boil water for drinking, cooking, and brushing teeth.
Marist qualify for Coastal Challenge final after 36-run upset
Connor Rees scored 61, leading Marist to a total of 190-8 in Masterton.
One dead after river jetboat incident, police investigating
The man was in his 20s and died at the scene.
Masterton church fires: Wanted man likely getting help to hide from police
Four churches were hit and three others were targeted.
Young guns day at Golden Shears
Finals results in the day sessions on the first day of the Golden Shears in Masterton.
Big local win in Golden Shears speed shear
The first night of the 2025 Golden Shears closed with a local speed shear success.
Police hunting for man after Masterton church fires
Four churches hit on Saturday, three others targeted.
Police seek sightings of vehicle seen leaving Masterton church fires
Police say they are following 'strong lines of enquiry'.
'Very happy to have made it': Justin Meikle's shearing surprise
Meikle decided to enter the five-round circuit while supporting son Tye's junior efforts.
Leon Samuels sets the line for Golden Shears defence
Results from the Taumarunui, Apiti, Kaikoura, and Pahiatua shows over the weekend.
'Excited': Masterton prepares to host the Golden Shears
The Golden Shears was first held at Masterton's War Memorial Stadium in 1961.
Armed police cordon off road near Masterton following string of church fires
Witnesses reported nine police cars racing through Carterton.
Police investigating after man claims he lit Masterton church fires
'I set fire to the seven churches. Seven stars, seven candles,' the man said in a video.
‘I set fire to the seven churches’: Man claims to be behind Masterton church attacks
Four church fires in Masterton all started between 4.25am and 4.35am, fire officials say.
Big entry numbers for this year’s Golden Shears
The 63rd Golden Shears will be held in Masterton from February 27 to March 1.
Westpac cleared after tellers help elderly widow withdraw $300,000 cash before death
It’s alleged that staff once gave $23,000 stuffed into an envelope to the woman.
Man trapped in farm machinery, airlifted to hospital with serious injuries
The man was quickly freed by paramedics and firefighters this morning.
Family shattered after ‘precious toddler’ killed in Christmas Day driveway tragedy
Police are investigating after the child was struck by a vehicle yesterday.
Child killed after being struck by vehicle on Masterton driveway
Police are investigating the incident.
Watch: Teacher aide's ingenious wheelchair waka goes viral
Cassius has had the same teacher aide throughout school - and she "just means everything".
The Great NZ Road Trip: Masterton to Wellington
Why new night refuge in Masterton is breaking some rules to repair some hearts.
Kirkpatricks dominate at Wairarapa Spring Shears
A shearing dynasty from Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne moved in on the Wairarapa Show.