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Masterton drink-driver who killed his close friend escapes prison

Piers Fuller Reporter from News of Wairarapa

Poll: Are some kids playing too much sport these days?

The Team from ACC New Zealand

ACC data suggests that an increasing number of kids are injuring themselves on the sports field, with a 60% surge in sports-related injuries for kids aged 10 to 14 over the past decade.

Are some kids playing too much sport these days?

• Yes, and they’re getting burnt out
• Unsure, every kid is different and it depends
• No, it’s more important kids are active

Vote View Results

• 18.2% Yes, and they’re getting burnt out
  18.2% Complete
• 32.5% Unsure, every kid is different and it depends
  32.5% Complete
• 49.3% No, it’s more important kids are active
  49.3% Complete

1219 votes

The hunt is on for New Zealand's best collection of houseplants

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this month's magazine, we've got a special competition. We're looking for a houseplant hero! We're already seeing some amazing early bird entries, but perhaps your collection is even better? Let's see! Click through to find out how to enter.

Missing tramper's wife staying strong at days go by with no word

Piers Fuller Reporter from News of Wairarapa

The last message Kim Shaw got from her husband now over a week ago was a couple's inside joke about …

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Terrific Matariki events on in the region - find out more

Well it's really Winter. That means Matariki too! Find out all about rhe events on to celebrate this.

Fundraising Auction

Rebecca from Carterton District

Please support Dalefield Horse Riding Park's fundraising auction. The park is a vehicle free, horse riding park in a forestry block near Carterton, Wairarapa and provides a great facility for safe riding away from roads and other hazards. The park is free of charge and run entirely by local … View morePlease support Dalefield Horse Riding Park's fundraising auction. The park is a vehicle free, horse riding park in a forestry block near Carterton, Wairarapa and provides a great facility for safe riding away from roads and other hazards. The park is free of charge and run entirely by local volunteers. The funds raised will go towards cutting more tracks, adding in more mounting blocks and picnic tables, maintenance, and improving the overall safety and facilities for our riders. Our fundraising goal is $10,000.

We have a range of cool items in the auction including website design and hosting, business consultancy, design of a house, gym sessions, and of course, a few equine items, plus much more.

The auction closes on 17 June 2019 at 10pm.

www.32auctions.com...

With thanks to Carterton District Council, our major sponsor and land owner. And thanks to everyone who has donated goods and services to make this auction possible.

For more details on the park, please join facebook.com/groups/DalefieldHorseRidingPark/

Firebricks

Alex from Masterton District

I am looking for as many used firebricks as I can get. Old night store heaters etc. I don't mind if they are broken.

Free

Masterton police seek dash cam footage following assault

News of Wairarapa

Dash cam footage is sought in an investigation into a serious assault in Masterton. A 62-year-old v…

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