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	Threat reported: Ministry of Social Development once again in lockdown Stuff.co.nz - 14 May (Stuff.co.nz) The Ministry of Social Development’s office is again under lockdown in Masterton, with a police officer guarding the door with a gun. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Support tabled for Remutaka road action group Stuff.co.nz - 12 May (Stuff.co.nz) The Masterton District Council will soon decide whether to formally support a group advocating for an improved Remutaka Hill route. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Missing Masterton man John Rafferty found dead by Search and Rescue team NZ Herald - 10 May (NZ Herald) `This was not the outcome we were hoping for,` police said. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	South Wairarapa council puts its faith in Wai+T water model Stuff.co.nz - 8 May (Stuff.co.nz) All eyes are now on partner councils Masterton, Carterton, and Tararua to see whether they too will lock in the option. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Land Search and Rescue joins search for missing Masterton man RadioNZ - 6 May (RadioNZ) John Rafferty was last seen on Sunday. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Search intensifies for missing Masterton man Stuff.co.nz - 6 May (Stuff.co.nz) Police say John Rafferty, 74, was last seen on Sunday at Masterton railway station. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Masterton council on track: Report Stuff.co.nz - 6 May (Stuff.co.nz) Masterton District Council has achieved 100% of its non-financial measures this quarter, putting the organisation in good stead for its annual report audit. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Man in court after shooting at Masterton Ministry of Social Development office RadioNZ - 6 May (RadioNZ) A 25-year-old has appeared in Masterton District Court. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Man charged after gun allegedly fired at MSD office in Masterton NZ Herald - 6 May (NZ Herald) No one was injured during the incident, police confirmed. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	Man to appear in court for Masterton shooting RadioNZ - 6 May (RadioNZ) There were no reports of any injuries. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General