Articles by Sammy Carter
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National
'I wouldn't have survived': Killed chopper pilot's heroism in crash remembered
Thursday, 5 February 2026, 7:16amWhen Rick Lucas heard a helicopter had crashed in dense bush just a couple of minutes’ flight from his home, he had no idea...
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National
'Ruinous for our region': Sir Sam Neill, Sir Grahame Sydney fight planned gold mine
Sunday, 1 February 2026, 2:19pmDownstream of a huge gold mine project, 150 guests – including actor Sir Sam Neill and artist Sir Grahame Sydney – wined...
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National
Man missing after being swept away down Waioeka River
Saturday, 24 January 2026, 3:00pmA man is missing after falling from his boat and being swept away down the Waioeka River. Police were called to the Waioeka...
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National
Gang funeral to bring high police presence to Masterton
Thursday, 22 January 2026, 2:40pmMasteron locals can expect to see more police tomorrow with a wave of gang members expected in town for a funeral. Police...
