Eyes on council amalgamation again
Masterton’s council boss is eyeing up amalgamation as “the bigger picture” for Wairarapa after water services reform. 
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz Tue 5:05pm Person dies in Wairarapa jetboating incident
Emergency services were called to the incident near Masterton about 4.20pm Friday.
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz Fri, 21 Mar 9:55pm Masterton community assets could be impacted by flood protection work
The local council is seeking more clarity on how its community assets, including a holiday park and sports fields, could be impacted under four regional council flood protection concepts.
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz Tue, 18 Mar 2:45pm man suspected of burning six Masterton churches getting help to hide, police say
Police are looking for 44-year-old Michael Kane McRae.
© 2025 RadioNZ Thu, 13 Mar 1:05pm Judds Rd crossing compromise
A compromise over closing the Judds Rd rail crossing in Masterton means new safety issues will be funnelled towards the High St intersection instead.
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz Fri, 7 Mar 5:15pm Search for 44-year-old Michael McRae after four churches set on fire in Masterton
An arrest warrant has been issued for Michael McRae.
© 2025 RadioNZ Wed, 26 Feb 12:55am Police looking for sightings of car in Masterton church fires investigation
A green Ford Festiva was seen leaving one of the Masterton church fires.
© 2025 RadioNZ Tue, 25 Feb 6:25pm  ‘Gut-wrenching’: The aftermath of the Masterton church fires
The congregations of the Masterton parishes targeted by arson on Saturday showed their resilience and determination in the wake of the fires.
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz Tue, 25 Feb 5:35am Church arson attacks: Community comes together to help
The outpouring of community support following a spate of arson attacks on churches at the weekend has been staggering, Masterton's mayor says.
© 2025 RadioNZ Mon, 24 Feb 5:45am Masterton council to engage on annual plan
Councillor stresses they must meet with the rural community over a proposed 12.7% rates rise
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz Mon, 24 Feb 4:38am Armed police cordon off road north of Masterton
Police say a “vehicle of interest” was found this morning and the road has been cordoned off in efforts to locate the occupant.
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‘Hard news to hear’: Council’s increased roading costs impact rural rates
For most urban properties in Masterton, rates are projected to rise between 5 and 7%, but rural rates are projected to rise by $12.6% on average.
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz Fri, 28 Mar 5:15pm Time for Masterton to have its say on water
Under a Wairarapa-Tararua model without price standardisation, Masterton users could pay on average $2305 in Year 10, and $2122 in Year 20.
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz Fri, 21 Mar 3:15pm Fourth person hospitalised in spate of overdoses on unknown white powder
Police were called to a Masterton home at 8.50pm on Wednesday, where a person was in critical condition after consuming the substance.
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz Thu, 13 Mar 2:55pm  Arrest warrant in relation to church arsons
Police have named Michael Kane McRae, 44, as the man they are seeking in connection with the Masterton church arsons at the weekend.
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz Wed, 26 Feb 1:15pm Police operations continue into spate of Masterton church fires
The damage of the seven churches targeted ranged from moderate to significant, with some buildings left seriously affected.
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz Wed, 26 Feb 7:25am Appeal for vehicle sightings in wake of arsons
Police are appealing for sightings of vehicle following suspicious church fires in Masterton in the weekend
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz Tue, 25 Feb 6:05pm Police continue to patrol Masterton following spate of church arson attacks
The damage from the targeted attacks on Saturday morning ranged from moderate to significant.
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz Mon, 24 Feb 8:45am Police block off roads in Masterton area
Police have cornered off a road in the Masterton area, a day after several churches and a funeral home there were reportedly targeted in arson attacks.
© 2025 RadioNZ Mon, 24 Feb 4:38am 
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