Tararua news
‘Safer and more resilient’ Route 52 upgrade complete
Historic Route 52 roading upgrade complete after four years.
Rats in the pantry: Misuse of Dannevirke’s Pātaka Kai sparks concern
Rubbish instead of food: A community food pantry in Dannevirke is being misused.
Severe thunderstorm warning for Hawke’s Bay
Hail warnings could be issued at any time and at short notice.
Sunny HB Christmas Day, but keep an eye on the fire
Outdoors Christmas Day cooking is allowed, but the warning is: Be careful.
Sale of Hawke’s Bay forest nets $4m for council
Tararua District Council has sold a forest. Now other assets are headed for the market.
'It's really rewarding'. Courtney Matthews on being a vet in a tight-knit community
Courtney Matthews is one of 35 vet graduates in the Voluntary Bonding Scheme.
Beekeepers set hives on fire after outbreak of serious disease
All infected hives and associated gear must be destroyed by fire within seven days.
Premium
Winning formula: HB family’s unbeaten run in horse racing
The Andersens enjoyed a 100% winning rate this past week.
Six60 vow to have new music for delayed Hawke’s Bay show: ‘We loaded our gear into the studio yesterday’
The Kiwi music kings have revealed they're working on their next release in between shows.
Opinion: From geraniums to mice – tales of unexpected revivals
OPINION: The new geraniums are flourishing outside, proving my green-thumbed success.
The council thinks a piece of Napier Hill has been abandoned by the property owner, so it wants to sell it off
It's covered in shrubs, with no rates paid for years - now council's made a rare move.
Opinion: NZ's path to prosperity needs bold economic reforms
Labour productivity has plummeted since 2021, worsening the economic crisis.
How a small observatory in Napier made history with Halley’s Comet
The observatory also served as a meteorological station with various instruments.
Rural News
Lessons to be learnt as Waimea Dam opens
The dam's final cost reached $211 million, double the initial estimate.
NZ First introduces bill to fine ‘woke banks’ $500,000
Banks would be stopped withdrawing services from customers for purely 'woke' reasons.
Toa Henderson and Pagan Rimene win big at Otago Shears
Pagan Rimene successfully defended her title of New Zealand Woolhandler of the Year.
Watch: 'Get off!' Security stops Seymour driving Land Rover up Parliament steps
Parliament security demanded Seymour get off the steps immediately.
The Country: Derek Daniell on sheep without wool
Derek Daniell, Sandra Faulkner, Karen Morrish, and Phil Duncan.
Youngest contestant wins Taranaki Manawatū Young Farmer final
"To take out the win was really exciting," Jock Bourke, 19, said.
Lifestyle news
'Wine with soul': Celebrating a father-and-daughter chenin blanc journey
Three Fates recently released its 2024 chenin blanc, a familial collaboration.
Opinion: From geraniums to mice – tales of unexpected revivals
OPINION: The new geraniums are flourishing outside, proving my green-thumbed success.
Opinion: NZ's path to prosperity needs bold economic reforms
Labour productivity has plummeted since 2021, worsening the economic crisis.
Car news and advice
Ridden: FTN Motion Streetdog80 review
Urban electric café racer gets a little faster, with the FTN Motion Streetdog80.
Toyota Woven City: the car company with everything now has its own futuristic town
It's a place where high-tech ideas can be developed and tested in the real world.
Bentley Residences: NZ$10.25m buys you access to a car-themed dog spa
World's first Bentley-branded apartment complex rolls out the red carpet for pets.
OneRoof property news
Architect’s stunner sells for over $12m as Queenstown tightens its grip on the rich
Share of prestige sales in the wealthy enclave has jumped in the last 12 months.
‘Absolute legend’: Iconic Mount Eden garden for sale
Proud owner and gardener Peter Brady died aged 90.
Why first-time buyers are unlikely to lose ground in 2025
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
More local news
Dannevirke hosts annual marching open day
Leisure marching is for fun, fitness and friendship.
Opinion: A vital step forward for rural veterinary care
Opinion: This year's Voluntary Bonding Scheme has 35 graduate vets.
Homes wait list shrinking as house builds boom
Hawke's Bay applicants on the housing register are down close to 20% this year.
Eketāhuna School puts on spring show and pet day
It's Eketāhuna's turn to hold its annual pet day.
Journey back in time: 1939 railcar returns for 2025 Hawke's Bay Art Deco festival
An authentic Art Deco period railcar will travel from Pahīatua to delight passengers.
Kohinui School pupils and teachers come together to mark 130 years
Kohinui School closed in 2008.
Tararua council to move chambers, saving ratepayers $91k a year
TCC is relocating its chambers to Dannevirke Town Hall to save ratepayers money.
'Welcome home' Polish children return to Pahīatua for 80th anniversary
It was a special day, marking 80 years since the Polish children came to Pahīatua.
Polish children 80th anniversary
Pahīatua welcomed the Polish children and their families back to the town, 80 years after they first came to stay at the camp, just 2km from the township.
'I feel quite at home' Tom Boggins becomes NZ citizen
The Irishman is a practising psychotherapist and is now a citizen.
Alfredton School children bring along animals for annual pet day
Goats, dogs and pet lambs were entered in the school competition.
Crowd turns out for Dannevirke Market Day as weather warms
A good mix of options at Dannevirke market day.
Easton St clutter needs solutions - Dannevirke Community Board
There were a few issues discussed at the meeting.
From burnout to balance: Farmer’s journey to better work-life harmony
Tararua farmer learns from hectic schedule to improve farm wellbeing.