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Tararua news
Second Te Kura Reo o Tamaki nui-ā-Rua
The second Te Kura Reo o Tamaki nui-ā-Rua held at Makirikiri marae.
Jamie's art for a good cause
Sketch for Survival is a competition that also promotes the plight of endangered species.
New Zealand team the one to beat in shearing test
Pongaroa shearer David Buick and Te Kuiti's Jack Fagan prove tough to beat.
Items taken from housing construction site
The burglary, which included aluminium joinery, was reported to police.
Bush Telegraph reporter Dave Murdoch bows out
'I have made many long-lasting friendships, heard often hard-to-believe stories.'
'I fancied coming to New Zealand for years'. Tararua College principal now a citizen
Eleven people became NZ citizens in Pahīatua.
Celebrating our kaumātua - Matariki luncheon in their honour
The luncheon is an annual event organised around Matariki.
Premium
Wairoa rugby gets reward with 11 players in Poverty Bay squad
Plenty happening as rugby switches to the representative season.
150 metres of pipe could cost council $10m to replace
'The materials being considered need to withstand the aggressive corrosive environment.'
'It winds the whole community down': Rural school bus changes kick in
'You've got potentially 400 kids sitting on the side of the road next year.'
'Very backed-up': Concern for alternative routes if Hawke’s Bay gets first toll road
Owner of company on SH51 says tolled expressway could push traffic onto "backed up" route.
Hawke’s Bay sailing teens to train under Russell Coutts in Italy
From Napier shorelines to the lakes of Italy, under the tutelage of NZ yachting royalty.
The golden girl and her special boats - an Olympic dream saved by 'millimetres'
Emma Twigg has planned for years to storm the Olympics in a boat designed close to home.
Rural News
'Exciting': NZ sheep milk company scores a big win in China
Spring Sheep has gaining brand registration for its infant milk formula.
The Country: Meat the Need's Siobhan O’Malley
Siobhan O’Malley, Ben Picton, Steve Wyn-Harris, Don Fraser.
Imports plunge, New Zealand records $669m goods trade surplus for June
Kiwifruit exports shone but car imports tanked.
'It winds the whole community down': Rural school bus changes kick in
'You've got potentially 400 kids sitting on the side of the road next year.'
Kiwi shearers beaten in first test in Wales
It wasn't all bad news for the Kiwis, as they both made the five-man Cothi Shears Open.
Why Miley the huntaway has the x-factor
A lot of time and effort goes into breeding and training a working dog.
Lifestyle news
Divorce is a dirty word - but it doesn’t have to be
The most common reason for divorce is 'complacency'.
Seal hunts eel in creek near Taradale
A passerby captured the moment a roaming kekeno caught an eel in Taipo Stream near the Napier suburb of Taradale, about 5km from the ocean. Video / Supplied
Ovarian cancer: Learn the symptoms and know the signs
'Ovarian cancer spreads like a spider web, so it’s a long time before you see it.'
Car news & advice
Ferrari's first EV confirmed for 2025
Testing is well underway for the Italian company's first EV that will debut next year.
Street Smart young driver training back thanks to Subaru and Tony Quinn
NZ's only truly hands-on young drive training programme has some big support behind it.
Kia EV5 first drive: following the footprints
New EV5 is as small as a Sportage outside, big as a Sorento inside.
OneRoof property news
Film chief strikes it lucky with $2.26m sale in 'most horrible market ever'
She's thrilled and relieved to find a buyer for her Auckland beach home.
Phone bidders drive up the price of lifestyle block at mortgagee auction
"As is where is" property attracted more than 50 bids over 40 minutes.
Interest rate speculation ramps up: What are the chances of an August cut?
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
More local news
Roadworks on SH3, Trust House announces $130 million investment
News in brief from around Tararua District.
Proposed animal bylaw means new rules for cats
New requirements for cats are proposed under keeping animals bylaw
Museum curios: what’s the story behind these shields?
Dannevirke's Gallery of History has been given some curious items.
Pahīatua shop takes on new owner and new lease on life
The renovations of a shop in Pahīatua created quite a buzz around town.
Home & Lifestyle Show returns to Palmy
More than 230 businesses will be at the Central Energy Trust Arena from July 19-21.
Dannevirke Junior Rifle shooters wind up season
The season wound up with a competition.
Men’s Cancer Support Group hears the latest on audio technology
A representative from Resonate Health spoke to the group about hearing loss.
Woodville’s Fountaine Square has new picnic shelter
The shelter was donated to the community.
Ideas tracked at model rail workshop
A workshop provides a chance for model train enthusiasts to get together.
Dannevirke Lions have change at the helm after two good years
Dannevirke Lions activities strengthened relationships further afield.
Tararua District schools perform at cultural festival
The festival took place on Matariki.
'Real cross-country challenge' at Anderson Rally
Strong competition in iconic race at Dannevirke.
Pair met at 5 and their friendship is still strong 85 years later
Elaine and Hazel met as new-entrant pupils at Norsewood School.
Young Farmers gear up for national final in Hamilton.
The Young Farmers national final gets under way this week.