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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
'Mountain of work': Schools closed in Tasman but calmer weather ahead for country
'Like many people, I’m pretty tired. It’s been an exhausting three weeks.'
'What residents deserve': Water trial treatment plant to be set up in Marton
The new system will not be fully operational in time for spring and summer.
Go fishing with Scott Barrett and Kaiwaka Clothing
You and a mate could be part of a fishing trip with Kaiwaka Ambassador, Scott Barrett.
Car news and advice
The ABCs of ADAS: what do all those car safety acronyms mean?
All of acronyms relating to car safety can be quite bewildering; here's what they all mean
Ineos Grenadier X Letech has double the ground clearance (it’s double the price)
Aftermarket extreme 4x4 conversion is now factory-sanctioned.
Has Toyota already shown us a reborn Celica?
Insider information says that the GR Yaris M Concept was actually a new Celica in disguise
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.