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DANGEROUS: Masterton resident Claire Apiata on the dangerous intersection on Colombo Rd and Kuripuni St, Masterton. She is standing where a car drove through her property.
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Fears Masterton crash spot will claim lives

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A Masterton woman fears someone will be killed after the latest in a series of crashes outside her house. So many cars have ploughed through Claire Apiata's house she said insurance companies will no longer pay out for the damage. In the latest crash on Tuesday, two cars collided at the intersection of Colombo Rd and Kuripuni St. She said...

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CLEAR CHOICES: The three Wairarapa mayors, from left Masterton's Garry Daniell, South Wairarapa's Adrienne Staples and Carterton's Ron Mark outside the Carterton Events Centre with an assessment of options for joint management and service delivery.

Merge for better management, says report to three councils

An amalgamation of the three Wairarapa councils is the most effective option for the region, according to a report released on Tuesday.

DEVELOPING: The strip of Tora coast, subject of a resource consent application, which may see a 61.4ha property divided into 16 lots. Tora Settlement Rd runs down the centre of the lots.

Subdivision plan for Tora coastal strip

We did want to particularly look after the coast.Bert Tyer, landowner

HAPPY RETURNS: Wairarapa Plunket had its 105th birthday on Wednesday and on hand to celebrate were Jess Pauling and Lacey (front, left), Keiza Wells and Nelson Bird, Plunket nurse Linda Everingham and Lisa May and William. Standing were Lara Hooper and Rose (left), Mandy Smyth and Daniel, Joan Gibbs, Anya Ogden and Imogen, Nicole Donaldson and Oliver, and Catherine Walker and Ella.

Babies join Plunket party

The way we support families may have changed but our mission remains the same ...Joan Gibbs, Plunket Wairarapa clinical leader

VICTIM: Popular teacher Frank Van Doorn was killed when his motorcycle crashed.

Poor road may be factor in fatal crash

A below standard road surface has been partly blamed for the death of popular Masterton science teacher Frank Van Doorn in a motorcycle crash near Mohaka, Hawke's...

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Rathkeale opts for better competition


FOCUS: The Rathkeale first XV contemplate the task ahead while (inset) halfback Harry Clinton-Baker prepares to serve a scrum.

Rathkeale College are one of seven teams contesting the first-ever Central North Island secondary schoolboys first XV rugby competition. Have your say

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