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Local Focus: Getting to know Craig Bowyer, new councillor in Masterton
"The wastewater problem is definitely going to be done."
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Woman in critical condition after Masterton crash - police unsure if other car involved
Police say it's not clear whether the car crashed into another vehicle or a pole.
Not guilty plea in Masterton baby assault case
The man charged with assaulting a 3-month-old baby has pleaded not guilty in court today.
Tenancy spat: Senior constable asked to move out of his police-owned home
The constable had lived in the house since 2009. Police wanted it for a new officer.
Man accused of critically assaulting baby still can't be named
The man will next appear in court in August.
A Moment In Crime: The Arthur Easton murder and wrongful conviction of Alan Hall
A Moment In Crime podcast revisits murder of Arthur Easton and the conviction of wrong man
A Moment In Crime: Evil stepfather - Bruce Howse and the murders of Olympia Jetson and Saliel Aplin
Herald podcast A Moment In Crime looks back at the murders of two young Masterton sisters
Man charged in relation to alleged assault of 3-month-old baby
The man will appear in court next week.
Police investigate assault of three-month old baby in Masterton
Baby was found with critical, non-accidental injuries.
Boy racers' cars impounded following Anzac meet
Police have impounded 10 cars and plan to seize more.
Local Focus: NZ Music Month - Colette Rivers
Colette Rivers tells her story and plays three original songs for NZ Music Month.
Blustery Sunday: Strong wind watches, road, snowfall warnings for parts of NZ
Southwest winds are bringing severe gales to parts of the North and South Islands.
'Unburden yourself': Police appeal in hit-and-run death
Police believe the driver knows they hit someone, and are asking them to come forward.
'Do the right thing': Family's plea to hit-and-run driver
The 20-year-old's death had been 'devastating' for his whānau and community.
Local Focus: Masterton protests against civic centre plans
Over a thousand gather to protest against plans for a civic centre in recreational space.
'I was devastated': Zac Guildford's grandad on stolen $40k
Frank Burt says his grandson is "a lovely, lovely man, but he has big problems".
Lies, a fake defamation case, and blaming a relative: Zac Guildford's $100k theft laid bare
Zac Guildford has been revealed as the prominent sportsman who was facing fraud charges.
Children turned into gang members by state
Paora Sweeney and Wiremu Waikari suffered appalling abuse at the hands of state carers.
Local Focus: Biker moves to mobility scooter
Jamie Chapman on his recovery from a motorbike crash resulting in brain trauma.
The great escape: Inmate dressed as guard let out two security gates to freedom
Rimutaka Prison staff reportedly "feeling embarrassed" as "there were a lot of failures".
Plane with broken landing gear touches down safely
The plane with one person on board landed safely at 6.45pm at Masterton Airport.
Perfect anniversary long weekend weather for birthday regions
A ridge has fought off a front to keep the long weekend weather sunny and hot.
Two high-risk locations identified in Wellington region, people urged to isolate immediately
There are several locations of interest across the region.
Local Focus: Masterton's award-winning park's Christmas lights growing brighter
Masterton's award-winning 130-year-old Queen Elizabeth Park is lighting up for Christmas.
Local Focus: Whareama Excellence in Teaching Award
Whareama School teaching principal wins only primary teaching National Excellence Award.
Golden Shears cancelled for a second time
The championships were to have been held on March 3-5, 2022.
Masterton's galaxy for the neurodiverse
Masterton Trust House Recreation Centre has a new room for the neurodiverse.
Masterton Covid cases linked to Killer Beez
A number of gang members travelled from around the country to Masterton for a weekend.
New locations of interest linked to Covid cases in Taupō and Rotorua
Three new locations of interest have been announced in Taupō and Rotorua.