Laurie Keats dies at 92 after lifetime devoted to Golden Shears
The movement saw the Golden Shears of Great Britain established in 1963, and further development worldwide, including the…
Masterton Intermediate School principal on leave, community urged not to speculate why
It recognised it was not providing the detail that some people might be seeking, but maintained protecting the…
Prominent Masterton businesswoman, Willow Shoes founder Georgie Falloon, dies of cancer
Georgie Falloon photographed in 2013, after she became a finalist for the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the…
Wild weather lashes the country with Wellington winds causing havoc – Te Ao Māori News
A Heavy Rain Warning remains in place for the Tararua Range, Wairarapa south of Masterton, and Wellington, excluding…
Masterton river search: Police respond to call for help near Dixon St
NZ Herald 3 May, 2026 08:47 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Police alert on rogue gardeners targeting elderly after $3500 Masterton scam
They cut some branches, trimmed a hedge and charged $3500 for two hours’ work. “They’ve driven the man,…
Monty and Sons: Masterton pasta-maker turns local durum wheat into profit
He had yet to go to Italy but had researched pasta-making methods and machines. “The hardest part about…
Police spike fleeing car on Remutaka Hill after alleged Masterton meat theft
Two people were taken into custody. Police successfully spiked the vehicle. Last year, three people were arrested in…
Golden Shears World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships 2026: NZ wins five of six titles in Masterton
He trailed veteran New Zealand-based Scotland international and 2012 winner Gavin Mutch mid-race, taking control on the long…
Listen to The Country online with Jamie Mackay at the 2026 Golden Shears
Shane McManaway: Wairarapa farmer and the man behind the Greytown Health Centre. He comments on the Wairarapa season,…
Shear delight in Hawke’s Bay as world champs loom
Mutch, from Huntly, Aberdeenshire, was based in Taranaki when he won the 2012 title in Masterton, but now…
Shearing record-breaker and top UK farmer Matthew Smith back in the Bay
A week later, Rowland shears in a Shearing Sports New Zealand selection series final, chasing the second of…