What is the history behind Christmas parades?

After years of battling the issue of lack of connectivity, Tararua District is winning.

The grotto's only entry condition is a donation to the foodbank, if people can manage.

Charlotte Heald's sunflower field will be open from January 18.

The open tournament has been going since 1979.

Could Te Apiti become a world heritage site?

Hayden Hape is excited by the innovative new game and what it could bring to the district.

Prices averaged around $633 for weaner bulls.

Dannevirke locals got an opportunity to see the newly built homes for themselves.

Courtney Matthews is one of 35 vet graduates in the Voluntary Bonding Scheme.

Past and present members went along to celebrate the day.

Robyn Hargreaves took on the job as group co-ordinator for Tararua district last year.

Allie Lundon spends a lot of time researching family history.

The bylaw is convoluted and adding to financial burdens for struggling farmers.

Francis Pointon has been collecting classic cars for years.

The Pahīatua golfer was named top in the Women's Home Links NZ.

Past teachers and students were invited for the celebration.

About 20% of incidents in the Tararua District result in infringements being issued.

He's only 12, but look what he can do.

The 25th of November is marked as White Ribbon Day around the world.

The Bush Telegraph is not considered profitable.

From egg and spoon races to obstacle courses, the children had a chance to try it all.

Can Tararua District afford both a toll on the highway and maintenance on other routes?

Liam's a bit of a high achiever in academics and sports.

Mercury Energy has met with Tararua District Council on the issue.

The project has been in development for two years.

There were small gatherings around the district to commemorate the day.

Alfredton School principal among group welcomed by the mayor.

The flower show has been going 15 years.

There were stalls and plenty of people in Steampunk costumes.

They're looking for people willing to perform.

It's Eketāhuna's turn to hold its annual pet day.

Kohinui School closed in 2008.

It was a special day, marking 80 years since the Polish children came to Pahīatua.

The shop and animal shelter was opened up after the SPCA decided to close in Woodville.

The Irishman is a practising psychotherapist and is now a citizen.

Exploring cemeteries can help uncover family histories.

The service is helping combat social isolation for the elderly.

What do judges look for when choosing winners at pet days?

Tararua District Council is hoping to make it safer for pedestrians.

Hints and tips are given by those in the know on applying for funding.

Linda and Peter Lintern met when he was on a cycle tour.

Nikki Price is retiring after 23 years of working at Dannevirke Library.

Tararua District Council told why work had been delayed.

Residents angry over the toll proposal on the highway fear it will kill businesses.

Nicola Grigg spoke to women about their value in the rural sector.

Residents were asked to sign a petition in support.

Wherever Glenda goes, she's bound to run into one of the many children she's treated.

Brian Hutchins tagged along to Woodville fire station with a friend.

The Pahīatua community raised the money for the build.

The press is probably the only one of its type left in the world.

Tracey Collis is adamant the highway is a replacement, not a new road.

The voices of protest could be heard on the streets of Woodville.

Woodville's plans for the community amenity are another step closer.

They were on a trip to India so they thought they'd see their community's namesake.

The taxidermied pair are privately owned.

Pahīatua camp was home to thousands of displaced persons for a short time.

A number of questions were asked at a public meeting.

Both the Saddle Rd and the Pahīatua Track are considered unsafe by residents.

Flow monitors are planned for the network to record data.

Megan Friel has been breeding Angus cattle for nearly 30 years.

It's felt that we often play down the role service members play.

The service grew out of a need to do something about teens' antisocial behaviour.

Applications total about $60,000, but there's only $12,665 in the kitty.

Everyone agrees something needs to be done. The argument is who pays?

Giving up a foster might be hard, but there are rewards too.

OPINION: We're angry.

The proposal to toll the highway has upset the Tararua District community.

The jobs taskforce programme has had MSD funding approved for another year.

Temperatures are likely to be average or above average for this time of year.

The tutors and staff at Tararua Reap get as much as they give from their adult learners.

The new Te Ahu a Turanga Manawatū-Tararua will be a game changer for the district.

The new manager is keen to promote the benefits of exercise in the pool.

A layby with a memorial to a camp that housed Polish children is getting an upgrade.

Does Labour or our current Government have the solution to Tararua District's problems?

The cinema's new projector will allow them to show current movies.

Most of the councillors were in support of the motion.

'A significant rain event' which systems weren't designed to cope with.