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The new Kiwis who came for love and stayed
Tararua District welcomed 20 new Kiwis in a citizenship ceremony.

'We might be one month in but it's still raw': Tararua one month after Cyclone Gabrielle
It's been one month since Cyclone Gabrielle decimated the coastal Tararua community.

A camera around his neck and a trademark bowtie - well-known Dannevirke photographer dies
Former Dannevirke News photographer John Jamieson has died.

Sue McCauley finds joy in writing and her new novel
Sue McCauley has a new target - the reality of growing old.

Dashcam evidence: Cyclist visible before being struck, killed by vehicle with bullbars
If you use bullbars for safety, you have a 'higher duty of care', a grieving family says.

First time female president for Hawke’s Bay Rugby Union
Mavis Mullins in 2017 became the first female director. Now she's the president.

Tararua cyclone recovery efforts focusing on building back better
Hui looks at how the Tararua District can recover from Cyclone Gabrielle.

Are we complacent in preparing for a natural disaster?
Opinion: Survival kits, escape plans. Now's the time to think or rethink everything.

Wai Splash making a splash in rural schools
Teaching water safety in rural schools is made easier for Wai Splash with their new car.

'It will be with me for a while': Police officer on the day the cyclone hit Hawke's Bay
A Dannevirke police officer was in the thick of it during the flooding.

Concerns over proposed speed drops in Tararua District
Speed drops are proposed around schools on local roads.

Coastal community seeking answers from council on closed gorge
Ākitio residents are worried they may be completely cut off.

Cyclone Gabrielle - Recovery is by building from the ground up
Rural groups are working together to assess the cost of the cyclone in Tararua District.

Tararua group’s long journey to Te Matatini
Te Ringa Kaha were welcomed home with a celebration in Dannevirke.

Adopt-a-Community supporting recovery efforts
Councils have adopted Tararua District in a campaign to help cyclone-affected communities.

Water restrictions in place for Dannevirke residents
Turbidity in the Tamaki River has forced the council to implement water restrictions.

Cyclone Gabrielle: Dannevirke High sudents’ inspiring efforts to help
Students at Dannevirke High School are doing what they can for the community.

Up to the challenge again - and this time we’re bringing reinforcements
A Dannevirke fire crew are taking up the Sky Tower challenge

Connection problems in Dannevirke caused by intermittent power
Service provider asks for patience as they work to reconnect communities.

Convoys still going out to cut off communities and MP visits
Tararua District Council is still working to reach people cut off by Cyclone Gabrielle.

Reserve among issues discussed by Dannevirke Community Board
A Dannevirke resident has raised the issue of repairs needed at a local spot.

Cyclone Gabrielle: Devastation in Akitio
The Tararua District beach community of Akitio was ravaged by Cyclone Gabrielle.

Cyclone Gabrielle: Coastal Tararua District bears the brunt
A state of emergency was declared in Tararua District as the cyclone hit.

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.