Those killed were the balloon's pilot Lance Hopping, 53, Wellington couple Howard and Diana Cox, aged 71 and 63, Masterton couple Desmond and Ann Dean, aged 65 and 70, cousins Valerie Bennett ...

The Wairarapa Balloon Fiesta had a successful mass ascension launch today in flawless weather from Masterton's Pioneer Grounds. A slight northerly allowed the bulk of the 23 balloons to start ...

Hot air balloon pilot Lance Hopping, 53, of Masterton. - Husband and wife Howard Cox, 71, and Diana Cox, 63, of Wellington. - Husband and wife Desmond Dean, 70, and Ann Dean, 65, of Masterton.

The festival highlight, the spectacular Trust House Night Glow will be held on Saturday 19 March at Masterton’s Colin Pugh Sports Bowl, where tethered balloons light up the night sky in a ...

pirate's parrot will be the feature hot-air balloon at next year's Wairarapa Balloon Festival, launched last night in Masterton. Peg Leg Pete, a balloon built in Brazil in 2013 which has an ...