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	Tue, 12 Aug 2025: Masterton rates arrears top $1m Stuff.co.nz - 12 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) Just over a million dollars in rates are unpaid in Masterton, a 10% increase on the same time last year. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Tue, 12 Aug 2025: Submitters seek changes to time limit parking proposals Stuff.co.nz - 12 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) Proposed two-hour time limits at shopping hotspots in Masterton could cause more harm than good, some residents say. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Thu, 7 Aug 2025: Police station goes into lockdown after man allegedly pulls knife Stuff.co.nz - 7 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) A 49-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly pulling a knife on a staff member at the Masterton Police Station. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Thu, 7 Aug 2025: Man threatens staff member with knife at Masterton Police Station RadioNZ - 7 Aug (RadioNZ) The man threatened a staff member at Masterton Police Station. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Thu, 7 Aug 2025: Wairarapa baby critically injured, man charged with grievous bodily harm NZ Herald - 7 Aug (NZ Herald) The baby was moved from Masterton Hospital to Starship Hospital in Auckland. Read... Newslink ©2026 to NZ Herald General



	Wed, 6 Aug 2025: Town hall debate going ‘round in circles’, mayor says Stuff.co.nz - 6 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) The demolition of Masterton’s century old town hall will proceed after a motion to pause work failed. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Mon, 4 Aug 2025: Push for a pause on demolition Stuff.co.nz - 4 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) A final attempt to pause the demolition of Masterton Town Hall will be floated at a council meeting on Wednesday. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Fri, 1 Aug 2025: Baby in critical condition after suspected non-accidental injuries Stuff.co.nz - 1 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) A 3-month-old baby girl from Masterton remains in critical condition at Auckland’s Starship Hospital, a week after being hospitalised with injuries police believe were not accidental. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Fri, 1 Aug 2025: Three-month-old baby critically injured in Masterton, police investigating RadioNZ - 1 Aug (RadioNZ) The baby is in a critical condition at Auckland`s Starship Hospital. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Tue, 29 Jul 2025: Masterton council boss sets the scene for candidates Stuff.co.nz - 29 Jul (Stuff.co.nz) Water reform, amalgamation, and planning for Masterton’s growth are the key opportunities awaiting a newly elected council, come October. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General