Kapa Haka Festival, held in Tararua since 2007, hailed as ‘great success’
The performances blew away the judges and crowds of spectators.
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Remembering soldiers who settled after World War I near Dannevirke
More than 60 people, mostly local, attended the unveiling.
A Life Tube could save your life in an emergency
The small tube contained vital information.
Getting your affairs in order before you retire
Some of us know what it is like when you end up having to sort out family affairs.
We all manage grief in separate ways
Grief can be associated with various experiences in our lives.
Pahīatua community garden has great growing season ahead
Pahīatua Community Garden has sourced funding and flourished.
MP Mike Butterick urges residents to make submissions on toll proposal
Mike Butterick promises to continue speaking to the minister directly on the issue.
Untold Stories: Book’s link to Pahīatua
Pahīatua camp was home to thousands of displaced persons for a short time.
'Don't let this happen'. Residents urged to send in submissions on proposed toll for Te Ahu a Turanga
A number of questions were asked at a public meeting.
'Not fair': Tracey Collis decries proposed toll on Te Ahu a Turanga
Both the Saddle Rd and the Pahīatua Track are considered unsafe by residents.
Community stalwart Glennis McDonald farewelled
Glennis McDonald served on a number of organisations.
Woodville football fosters fun and community involvement
Woodville football has had a successful season.
Eketāhuna stormwater project a pilot for district
Flow monitors are planned for the network to record data.
'Honoured': Megan's 'small role' in book on Angus cattle
Megan Friel has been breeding Angus cattle for nearly 30 years.
Service veterans receive medals
It's felt that we often play down the role service members play.
Celebrating 30 years of helping rangatahi in district
The service grew out of a need to do something about teens' antisocial behaviour.
Sport Tararua rural travel fund applications double in financial year
Applications total about $60,000, but there's only $12,665 in the kitty.
Connect Tararua continues the battle for connectivity
Everyone agrees something needs to be done. The argument is who pays?
Woodville's Janelle finds rewards in fostering dogs
Giving up a foster might be hard, but there are rewards too.
Woodville race day has chills and spills
It was members' day at Woodville-Pahiatua racing club.
Dannevirke Regent goes back to the 50s with Grease
The systematic, hydromatic film about coming of age in the 50s returns to the big screen.
Dannevirke’s new crime-fighting bodybuilding police officer
David Marshall is only in the role for two months but he plans to boost police presence.
Junior speechmakers do themselves proud in competition
The young speechmakers talked about topics such as bees and AI.
I’m not a ‘local’ but I stand with Tararua District over proposed toll
OPINION: We're angry.
Public meeting called over toll proposal for highway
The proposal to toll the highway has upset the Tararua District community.
Origin Studio’s spring showcase delights huge crowd
Colourful costumes and clever choreography means it's more than a demonstration of work.
Come enjoy Hearing Support Tararua bingo fundraiser
Hearing Support gets no government funding and relies on fundraising.
The young school students travelling 828km a week to swim training
'You don’t think about the travel, you think about how much fun you’re going to have.'
Sweet as: Lolly shop venture fulfils childhood dream
A sweet pop of colour is soon to make its debut in Dannevirke's High St.
Tararua District jobs taskforce meeting targets
The jobs taskforce programme has had MSD funding approved for another year.
Dannevirke identity's community contribution recognised
Pat Mills was part of the group that started the Dannevirke Settlers Cemetery walks.
Warmer than average spring could be on the cards
Temperatures are likely to be average or above average for this time of year.