Tararua news
Rural news

Dairy farmers set for bumper earnings in 2025
Farmers look set to receive a high milk price and dividend from Fonterra this year.

Is the economy’s ‘surprise’ bounce the start of a real recovery?
Stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter GDP growth is good news, but can it last?

Golden harvest: Signs good for grain maize
Early days but grain maize harvest yields above average so far
Car news and advice


Skoda Kodiaq Selection TDI review: this is large-SUV gold
Name us a better packaged large SUV, with better features, at any price. Go on.

Kia EV3 NZ pricing revealed, EV4 makes local debut
Kia has revealed its NZ pricing and line up for the EV3, with a special guest appearance.

Leapmotor C10 Ultra Hybrid with (nearly) 1000km range
Petrol-electric range extender undercuts its EV equivalent by a substantial sum.
More local news

‘In the right area’: Mayor says new Dannevirke mill is compliant after seven noise complaints
'It’s a new business and they have invested heavily and it’s in the right area.'

‘I’m unbelievably happy’: Scott’s stellar FEI World Cup qualifying win
Julie Davey of Hawke’s Bay edged by a stunning run from Sophie Scott in Dannevirke.

Hawke’s Bay clubs shine at North Island Colgate Games in Hastings
Hastings games hailed success with over 1000 young athletes competing, even more watching.

Beekeepers set hives on fire after outbreak of serious disease
All infected hives and associated gear must be destroyed by fire within seven days.

Dannevirke Lions host 150 elderly to Christmas lunch and entertainment
It's been a tradition for the past 40 years in Dannevirke.

Kiwi Cracker Christmas Concert thrills large audience
A second concert will be held on December 7.