Cyclone Gabrielle: Coastal Tararua District bears the brunt
A state of emergency was declared in Tararua District as the cyclone hit.
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Tararua's overwhelmed rural communities need support
Some rural communities in the Tararua District are still cut off.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Assessing the damage in Tararua district
A number of bridges have been submerged and some communities are still isolated.
Watch: Frightening moment bridge bends, breaks away from road in seconds
"We noticed the bridge bowing. I thought 's**t' it's going to go!"
Students gaining experience on new Manawatū-Tararua highway
The partnership sees students working on Te Ahu a Turanga.
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.
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.
Dannevirke A&P show hot stuff in great weather
Great weather made the A&P Show enjoyable for everyone.
January road repair costs in Tararua District over $2m
More than 100 faults over the roading network were reported in January.
Sporting Trials up and running
Sporting Trials events held in Dannevirke over weekend.
Support pours in for family of 4-year-old killed in crash near Dannevirke
'He was an old soul who had big dreams of doing everything - all tragically cut short.'
Precious taonga returned to Dannevirke
A preserved female huia, stolen more than two years ago, has been returned.
“You can’t help but smile.” The sunflower field helping a family raise money for a good cause
Organic farmers want to put smiles on faces and give money to save lives
Trust House rent increases on hold
Community feedback on rent increases prompts rethink.
Plenty to do over the long weekend in Tararua District
There's plenty to do this weekend in the Tararua District.
“It’s not all doom and gloom”: Tararua District property market outlook
Real estate might be slower to shift in Tararua District, but it's still selling.
In the time of Vikings - festival sure to attract the crowds
This year's festival will include a traditional Viking wedding.
Dannevirke: Pool upgrades needed, committee says
Dannevirke's pool is in for some major upgrades.
Night roadworks under way on SH2 in Dannevirke
Waka Kotahi has started improvement work on State Highway 2/High Street.
Lions’ Den doing a roaring trade
Dannevirke's Lions club has had great success with its Lions' Den charity shop.
'Absolutely outrageous': MP disappointed by proposed rent increases
Kieran McAnulty believes Trust House's rental increases are unjustifiable.
Hearing therapist calls time after 33 years
Anne Greatbatch's rewarding career helping people with hearing difficulties.
Walkers impressed by progress on Manawatū Tararua highway
Hundreds took a walk to see progress on Te Ahu a Turanga.
Community turns out to support Shear4U
Four farmers exceeded their goal in shearing fundraiser.
Great entertainment ahead at Jazz in the Park
Those going to Jazz in the Park can look forward to some great music.
Council app for community engagement working well
Tararua District Council introduced a new app designed to complement community engagement.
The anniversary day conundrum in Dannevirke
Anniversary day makes for a bit of a conundrum in Dannevirke.
Rental increases slated for low-income tenants
Tenants in properties owned by Trust House could face significant increases in their rent.
Swimming warning issued after rain and runoff
Poor water quality leads to swimming warning for Akitio Beach.
Health and Wellbeing workshops returning to Tararua
The workshops aim to help people find balance in their lives.