Masterton
Voss reigns in 60th Rotorua Marathon
Local runner Michael Voss has won his fourth Rotorua marathon, while Debbie Donald took out the women's race.
Wool, sweat and shears - Golden Shears underway in Masterton
The Golden Shears is underway in Masterton, and from early Thursday the War Memorial Stadium has been buzzing to the sound of shears, woolhandlers' brooms and the cranking of wool presses. Video, Audio
Two out of three Wairarapa councils in merger discussions
Two out of three Wairarapa councils are progressing merger discussions, with one council sitting it out for now.
Wairarapa Hospital could fail in a major earthquake, court told
Wairarapa Hospital could be at risk of failing in a major earthquake, with almost 3000 structural defects found in the building, which does not comply with the building code, a court has heard.
Uncontrolled aerodromes instilling dangerous local practices - TAIC report
A young pilot who crashed into a microlight over Masterton's aerodrome was following the local practice, which was however against Civil Aviation Rules.
Police investigate assault of three-month old baby in Masterton
Police have launched an investigation into a Masterton assault that has left a three-month old baby with critical injuries.
Masterton District Council land sale progressing
Masterton District Council has unanimously supported selling 4.2 hectares of land to be developed for public housing.
Masterton's skating culture continues with new skatepark
You wouldn't expect a small town in Wairarapa to be home to some of New Zealand's gnarliest skating moments, but Masterton has everything from roller-blading to skateboarding on lock.
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Masterton residents called to protest civic facility project
Masterton residents have been called to join a protest against the council's $30 million civic facility plans and "save our stadium and our pools".
Civic centre: Masterton council ditches land purchase efforts
Masterton councillors have unanimously voted to ditch efforts to buy a piece of land from Masterton Trust Lands Trust for its $31 million civic facility.
Fix on the way for Masterton's slumping bridge
Masterton residents have expressed concern about whether it is safe to use the southbound Colombo Bridge in its current condition.
Police appeal for information on missing Masterton man
Police are concerned about a man missing from Masterton since Monday.
‘Bad eggs’ ruin surface of Masterton's new $1.3 million skatepark
Impatient skaters have damaged the surface of Masterton's new $1.3 million skatepark, weeks out from its official opening.
From Dumpster-Diving to No-Dig Greens
Solicitor Alexandra Morrisey ditched her office job, linked up with her best friend Victoria Sala and, with a baby on the way, set up a veggie box business using the time-efficient no-dig method… Video, Audio
Grumpy, white, old men, or critics?
Masterton's deputy mayor has slammed criticism of the proposed $30 million civic centre, labelling detractors as a group of "grumpy, old, white men".
A country lockdown
Rob Lyons and Joe Swann are mechanical engineers from Ireland and Scotland, making Triumph motorbikes. While in NZ on a mountainbiking trip, they found themselves stuck here because of Covid-19. They… Audio
Masterton Town Hall debate moves online
Residents and organisations have made more than 300 submissions on Masterton District Council's annual plan, despite the lockdown.
Covid-19 rent cuts on the cards for Masterton trust
Masterton Trust Lands Trust is looking at how it can support businesses, cafes and other tenants in its dozens of buildings.
Recycling resumes in Wairarapa towns
Kerbside recycling is starting up again for town residents, but rural dwellers still can't access transfer stations.
Covid-19: Aerodrome closed to public during crisis
Masterton's Hood Aerodrome remains closed to the public, but open for essential flights, including top-dressing.
