Tararua news
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Big bets landed by Hastings owned and trained winner
OPINION: Betting plunge after powering to impressive debut win.
St Luke’s Church - and pub - put Havelock North on map: Michael Fowler
Opinion: 'I think if any place teaches one about God, it is Havelock North.'
Yeah, Nah: Look for value in all products: Nick Stewart
OPINION: 'Read the back label, not just the front.'
Hawke's Bay's $1-billion-a-year industry: First study in a decade reveals growing impact
All it takes is a bit of sun to make a lot of industries in Hawke's Bay happy.
'There's no way around it': How Fat Freddy's Drop are helping the 'dramatic' surge of vinyl in NZ
'You’re hearing bits of the music that you’ve never heard before.'
Driving abroad? Once familiar places can change before you know it: Opinion
Opinion: 'I need to tell you first that I’m what I’ll call an eyesight driver'.
Rural News
Kiwis fall short in transtasman shearing and woolhandling tests
Blades shearers hold up the Kiwis' end in transtasman tests but it's not enough.
CHB A&P Show brings equestrian competitors to Waipukurau
Entry to watch the Friday events is free.
Hort NZ chief executive Kate Scott on The Country
Phil Duncan, Kate Scott, Greg Menzies, Kyle Miller, Mark de Lautour, Adam Thompson.
No looking back for farmer who switched to regenerative agriculture
John Legg's been regenerative farming on his dairy farm near Lake Ellesmere for 5 years.
Fundraising dog trial continues to support rescue chopper
'The helicopter team provide a critical service we could not do without.'
Gavin Mutch holds it together for Great Raihania Shears win
Mutch nabs the big shearing win at the Hawke’s Bay A&P Show.
Lifestyle news
Colossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store planned
Vast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.
JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth
Most older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.
The solo migrant mum hoping to win NZ a Mrs Universe title
'I’m ready to stand up for New Zealand, but I need support from New Zealand.'
Car news and advice
Refreshed Kia Sportage teased ahead of November debut
Just three years after the launch of the fifth-generation model, this is a big refresh.
New Mini John Cooper Works arriving in NZ in 2025
Famous JCW name is back for the spiciest version of the new Mini.
Mitsubishi debuts new three-row SUV concept
Company says it's a full 7-seater that doesn't compromise on comfort or style.
OneRoof property news
Sound healer Jason Friedlander selling his award-winning Westmere home
The striking property has a CV of $10m and is next to the ZURU Toys mansion.
Buyers move fast and scoop up trophy home for $8.25m
Luxury property sells within two weeks of hitting the market.
Homeowners' loan applications rejected - ‘they haven’t got any equity to play with’
Those who bought at market peak may have to wait some time before they can upgrade.
More local news
Polish refugee children: When they called Pahīatua home
The story of the Polish children is well-known in Pahīatua, but not so much elsewhere.
Dannevirke librarian looking forward to relaxed pace post-retirement
Nikki Price is retiring after 23 years of working at Dannevirke Library.
Eketāhuna windfarm proposal awaiting Environment Court decision
Residents have been battling Meridian Energy over the wind farm proposed for Mt Munro.
Modern tractors have improved technology
Looking into a cab of a tractor today is almost looking at a control panel of a plane.
I was told you could eat good silage
Opinion: Was her uncle having her on when he said you could eat good silage?
Too many unknowns - dam work delays justified
Tararua District Council told why work had been delayed.
Woodville residents worried about town’s future if toll goes ahead
Residents angry over the toll proposal on the highway fear it will kill businesses.
MP Nicola Grigg on addressing inequities in the rural sector
Nicola Grigg spoke to women about their value in the rural sector.
Tararua District news in brief: auction on huia pair fetches more than $100K, income stats for Tararua District and Memory Walk
News in brief from Tararua District.
Tararua Health Group urging review of funding for blood services
Residents were asked to sign a petition in support.
Pahīatua dental nurse Glenda marks 50 years
Wherever Glenda goes, she's bound to run into one of the many children she's treated.
Wolland Contracting's 50 years of serving the rural community
Times have changed since the business first started in the 1970s.
'It's not just my 25 years'. Woodville fire chief Brian Hutchins on receiving Gold Star
Brian Hutchins tagged along to Woodville fire station with a friend.
Pahīatua ambulance station still awaiting nod for construction
The Pahīatua community raised the money for the build.
Pahīatua’s printing press finds a new home
The press is probably the only one of its type left in the world.