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Tararua news
'Hard to understand': Candidate on council's $5m water meter plan
Alison Amboy says water metering decision by council left many surprised.
'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
NZ shearers take the UK by storm on tour
Toa Henderson and Jack Fagan beat England by 4.3 points at the Great Yorkshire Show.
Tasman farm 'looks more like a riverbed' after flooding
The stopbank-bursting Motueka River flattened 50 hectares of Dion McGaveston's farm.
The Country: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth sings the praises of young farmers
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Ben Picton, Mark Cuttance, Chris Russell, and Ian Kirkpatrick.
Car news and advice
Harder, better, faster, longer? Study says spirited EV driving boosts battery life
Researchers found that 'dynamic' driving can extend EV battery lifespan by up to 38%
Half a century of thrills: BMW 3 Series celebrates 50 years on the road
BMW has sold over 20 million units globally since the iconic 3 Series debuted in 1975.
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray R: New Zealand & Australia exclusive
Showy 20-inch forged alloy wheels and 'carbon flash' trim are part of the package.
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.