Tararua news
Rural news

Small Kiwi distillery outshines rap legend Snoop Dogg in world gin awards
The competition attracted more than 1300 entries from 47 countries.

Go fishing with Scott Barrett and Kaiwaka Clothing
You and a mate could be part of a fishing trip with Kaiwaka Ambassador, Scott Barrett.

Farmers help foodbanks with milk and meat donations
Meet the Need helps connect farmers with foodbanks across New Zealand.
Car news and advice


Toyota’s new hydrogen rally car howls like a hero, pollutes like a saint
The promising new concept was unveiled at the start of Rally Finland.

The ABCs of ADAS: what do all those car safety acronyms mean?
All of acronyms relating to car safety can be quite bewildering; here's what they all mean

Ineos Grenadier X Letech has double the ground clearance (it’s double the price)
Aftermarket extreme 4x4 conversion is now factory-sanctioned.
More local news

Tararua mayor set to be challenged for top spot by a councillor
Tracey Collis is facing a challenge for the top position from Scott Gilmore.

Anzac Day commemorations: Your guide to the services planned for Hawke's Bay
More than 30 Anzac Day services will be held across Hawke’s Bay this Friday.

'Each one had their own story': Author explores WWII experiences
'Don’t know what you don’t know until you go digging': Dannevirke man's historic journey.

‘What is there to lose?’ Couple take over one of North Island’s most remote pubs
Five families from the area purchased the pub in 2024 so the community wouldn’t lose it.

In search of a new home: The creepy crawlies moving south from Auckland
Huntsman spiders are not the only insects establishing themselves in new parts of NZ.

Mayor encourages public protest at Napier Health Centre over overnight health care
Over 100 signed a health services 'Buller Declaration', and the mayor urged them to rally.