Tararua news
Written warning for council employee over dead possum in drinking water reservoir
A member of the public notified NZ's water authority after the council staffer didn't.
'Locals supporting locals': Rural ambulance efforts recognised
They provide 24/7 coverage, handling emergencies from crashes to cardiac arrests.
From farm roots to vet career: New graduate's journey to change farmer perceptions
Sarah Fannin wants to work alongside farmers as an asset and an ally for animal health.
Woman charged with injuring pedestrian after allegedly driving into him
Police have charged a 43-year-old woman after a pedestrian was injured.
Pedestrian critically injured in crash police suspect was intentional
'Early indications are the crash was intentional.'
Dead against it? Freedom camping at cemeteries set for a crackdown
Freedom campers seeking a dead quiet sleep may have to look elsewhere.
A career in sheep dog trials - 40 years, 12 titles
Tararua District farmer Bernard Arends had a big start to the sheep dog trials series.
'Blindsided': No more visiting the Viking building for information about Dannevirke
Tararua council's mission to 'save money' upsets locals, spurs petition for answers.
Rural news
Calls to close NZ's largest orange roughy fishery
Group says Chatham Rise orange roughy fishery is 'past the brink' of collapse.
Written warning for council employee over dead possum in drinking water reservoir
A member of the public notified NZ's water authority after the council staffer didn't.
Hastings quarry buys neighbouring vineyard for $3m to expand operation
The owner of the quarry says the expansion will help meet 'supply needs for the region'.
Car news and advice
BMW 120 review: the (lower) power of one
The BMW 120 lacks the power of its M135 sibling, but is so much better in every other way.
Porsche Cayenne Electric prototype sets new hillclimb record (oh, and Richard Hammond uses it to tow)
No, we don't know when the Cayenne EV will be launched. Yes, we do know it's fast/tough.
MG announces new models and a ‘hybrid first’ change up
MG Motor NZ has switched its focus to hybrids, with a big range MG HS PHEV on the way.
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.