Adopt-a-Community supporting recovery efforts
Councils have adopted Tararua District in a campaign to help cyclone-affected communities.
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Flight over Tararua coast reveals severe landscape damage
A flight to Akitio and Herbertville revealed the full extent of the cyclone damage.
Tararua Rural Support Trust: What’s been happening post-cyclone
RST has been co-ordinating support from volunteers in Tararua.
Dannevirke's Connor Anderson wins crucial Auckland fight
Boxer sets his sights on Oceania Games spot and ending next opponent's winning run.
Harvard lays claim to flight record
Aircraft has clocked up 28,000 hours of non-stop flying at Mangatainoka in Tararua.
Pahiatua Summer Concert a great success
Explore Pahiatua’s Summer Concert, held on February 11, was a great success.
Watch: What a scoop! Sheep rescued from silt by digger
Zoe Richardson said the sheep was in 'quite a predicament'.
Connection problems in Dannevirke caused by intermittent power
Service provider asks for patience as they work to reconnect communities.
$2m in less than 2 days! Generous Kiwis open their hearts for Red Cross and NZ Herald/NZME fundraiser
Please help the hundreds of thousands of Kiwis impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Outreach mission to communities expands
More emergency response teams headed to Whetakura, Te Uri and Pongaroa today.
Cyclone Gabrielle - outbound convoy headed to Herbertville
Joint Tararua effort to conduct welfare needs assessments and inspections in Herbertville.
Laurie still the fastest 70-plus athlete
Dannevirke athlete Laurie Malcolmson is still excelling in the sport he loves.
Could take months 'if not years' for roading network to recover
"The priority of our teams is to reconnect our cut-off communities."
Cyclone Gabrielle: Coastal Tararua District bears the brunt
A state of emergency was declared in Tararua District as the cyclone hit.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Assessing the damage in Tararua district
A number of bridges have been submerged and some communities are still isolated.
'Move to higher ground': Tararua state of emergency declared
Coastal risk and severe flooding throughout district.
Questions raised over Tararua District’s role in climate action plan
Councillors question district's role in draft climate action plan.
Push for Dannevirke farmer and WWII pilot to be honoured
Phil Lamason ranked alongside Charles Upham, but his story is not as well known.
Sella does it again in Masters Competition
Sela Byrne has the physical and mental attributes to succeed in multiple sports
Watch: Heart-stopping moment as car turns in front of fully-laden truck
The car driver cheated certain death by mere inches at the intersection.
Woodville shearer smashes world record
Sacha Bond shore 601 lambs, for solo women’s eight hours strong wool lamb shearing record
Waitangi Day celebrated in Eketāhuna
Waitangi Day celebrations were held at Te Waka Kotahitanga Park, Eketāhuna.
Brodie Bennett makes his mark in squash
Tararua Squash Club member Brodie Bennett, from Pahiatua, has had a successful season.
Autogyros make a mini visit to Dannevirke
Members of the NZ Autogyro Association paid a visit to Dannevirke Aerodrome.
Gallant bid for world shearing bid falls short
Amy Silcock attempts to break the World Women’s Solo Strongwool Ewes shearing record.
Downpours sink Woodville MX Grand Prix
Annual event is cancelled by the weather for the first time in its history.
Colourful start to school’s new year
Bright and bold designs on playgrounds at school are already proving popular.
Manawatū/Tararua: More than 1000 walkers treated to amazing view
More than a thousand walkers walked Te Ahu a Turanga - Manawatū/Tararua highway.
Dannevirke A&P Show back with a vengeance February 3-5
Dannevirke A&P Association is looking forward to their show on February 3-5.
Dannevirke’s Shear4U raises over $100,000 at Pukemiro Station
Four local Tararua farmers shore 6,654 ewe lambs over a total of 24 hours.
Truck spill closes Saddle Rd
A public walk takes place on the route of the new highway on Sunday.