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![After 136 years, school shuts down after last two pupils leave](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
After 136 years, school shuts down after last two pupils leave
Rural primary school a victim of cost of living pressures, principal says.
![Returns reveal Horizons councillors' financial interests](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Returns reveal Horizons councillors' financial interests
Horizons councillors are required to state their property and financial interests.
!['The least I can do.' Te Radar takes time out to entertain Pongaroa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'The least I can do.' Te Radar takes time out to entertain Pongaroa
Pongaroa Hall was filled to capacity at a bingo night.
![Refugees from war-torn Europe stayed at Pahiatua camp](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Refugees from war-torn Europe stayed at Pahiatua camp
It’s hoped to hold an exhibition in Pahīatua in 2025.
![Cyclone recovery work a ‘privilege’ for Ernie](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cyclone recovery work a ‘privilege’ for Ernie
Ernie Christison has been well-treated by the locals as he helps with the clean-up.
![Line dancers in step at Dannevirke event](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Line dancers in step at Dannevirke event
Line dancing clubs take turns to host events.
![Do I feel safe? Do we need to take a stand on crime?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Do I feel safe? Do we need to take a stand on crime?
OPINION: I once lived in a street which now has a very bad reputation.
![Dannevirke Community Board seeks more contact with community](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dannevirke Community Board seeks more contact with community
Board members seek opinion on Long Term Plan
![Callum’s art helping family fundraise for surgery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Callum’s art helping family fundraise for surgery
A piece of glass artwork by Callum McNiel is being donated to the Harvey family.
![Season ends for Dannevirke junior rugby side](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Season ends for Dannevirke junior rugby side
Local junior rugby finishes as Ross Shield starts.
![Making a lasting difference: PGG Wrightson extends support of IHC Calf & Rural Scheme to 2026](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Making a lasting difference: PGG Wrightson extends support of IHC Calf & Rural Scheme to 2026
The company has supported the scheme for more than 40 years.
![Who were the early women voters in Dannevirke?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Who were the early women voters in Dannevirke?
Who were some of Dannevirke's early women voters?
![Cervical screening service raising awareness, educating and empowering Maori women](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cervical screening service raising awareness, educating and empowering Maori women
The service helps Maori women access screening activities related to cervical cancer.
![Police report burglaries and fewer serious crashes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police report burglaries and fewer serious crashes
Police say the reduction in road crashes is pleasing.
![Opinion: History helps us understand what went wrong](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Opinion: History helps us understand what went wrong
What's the definition of insanity? Doing the same thing and expecting a different result.
![Campaign fights to bring passenger trains back to the regions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Campaign fights to bring passenger trains back to the regions
Trains could make a big difference to the Tararua District as well as other regions.
!['Get out and stay out': Fire chief praises occupants for fleeing fierce Dannevirke fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Get out and stay out': Fire chief praises occupants for fleeing fierce Dannevirke fire
Firefighters fought serious fires in Nūhaka and Dannevirke.
![Outages leave Eketahuna customers without power](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Outages leave Eketahuna customers without power
Eketāhuna residents have been frustrated with power outages.
![Main street to be closed Sunday night](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Main street to be closed Sunday night
Waka Kotahi is warning of road closure overnight for maintenance
![Local derby an exciting end to men’s third grade football season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Local derby an exciting end to men’s third grade football season
Two local Tararua men's football teams end season on high note.
![Lions clubs doing good in local communities](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Lions clubs doing good in local communities
Vice-District Governor tells Lions clubs of help given after cyclone.
![Te Ahu a Turanga: Stream diversions key to preserving highway landscape](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Te Ahu a Turanga: Stream diversions key to preserving highway landscape
Those working on the new highway are treading lightly.
![Rachel Keedwell: What do you think of Horizons' priority areas?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rachel Keedwell: What do you think of Horizons' priority areas?
OPINION: Our LTP is arguably our most important document.
![First Years Pre-School farewells popular manager](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
First Years Pre-School farewells popular manager
Lisa Bond is moving on after 23 years as manager of First Years Pre-school.
![Te Kete Hauora o Rangitāne providing cancer support in Tararua](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Te Kete Hauora o Rangitāne providing cancer support in Tararua
Te Kete Hauora actively supports and promotes activities related to cancer awareness.
![Cancer Society supportive care coordinator needs you to sign in](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cancer Society supportive care coordinator needs you to sign in
Tararua District's Cancer care co-ordinator finds the job challenging but rewarding.
![Tararua couple seeking quicker insurance resolution to move off unsafe land](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tararua couple seeking quicker insurance resolution to move off unsafe land
Michael and Kylie Fitzpatrick own one of only three red-stickered properties in Tararua.