Blade shearers from around the world have been sharpening their tools and their eye before the Golden Shears in Masterton under the tutelage of Allan Oldfield, a world champion blade shearer, at a woolshed in Tinui. Read...

Raymond Ratima, who killed seven family members in Masterton in 1992, has been declined parole after 33 years in prison. Read...

Officers to monitor Friday gathering as out-of-town gang members expected. Read...

25-year-old to appear in court charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Read...

A small forest fire outside Masterton has highlighted the increased risk of forest fires in the region. Read...

The overnight fire in Blairlogie near Masterton measured about 200 square metres. Read...

Holiday-time bans in popular coastal locations could become a permanent feature of Masterton’s alcohol bylaws. Read...

The issue is raised in a report to be put before Masterton’s District Council as they consider renewing their annual alcohol bylaw. Read...

Masterton’s new Maori ward councillor is ready for her new role, including being prepared to disrupt, when necessary. Read...

Masterton District Council started delivering water use summaries this week to more than 8000 home owners whose properties have water meters. Read...