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Ava's chance to shine: Meet the 10-year-old Dannevirke girl playing Annie
Ava Te Huki is starring as Annie, despite never singing or acting in front of others.
'We have a good life' Peter and Linda Lintern on 60 years of marriage
Linda and Peter Lintern met when he was on a cycle tour.
Dannevirke librarian looking forward to relaxed pace post-retirement
Nikki Price is retiring after 23 years of working at Dannevirke Library.
Memory walk: 'I'm walking for my dad'
Barbie Knox knows a thing or two about caring for people diagnosed with dementia.
Aurora lights delight family during coastal getaway in Ākitio
A trip to the family bach turned out to be an experience unlike any other they had seen.
MP Nicola Grigg on addressing inequities in the rural sector
Nicola Grigg spoke to women about their value in the rural sector.
Dannevirke SH2 northbound closure: detour in place for asphalt resurfacing
Asphalt resurfacing for section of SH2 in Dannevirke.
Napier claims third Ross Shield title in a row
Napier has won 19 tournament games in a row since the start of the 2021 competition.
Big Ross Shield decider expected in Waipukurau
The question at the Ross Shield was: Who can beat Napier?
Recognising employers that support their workers who are fire brigade volunteers
The partnership between employers and volunteer firefighters is based on mutual benefit.
Dannevirke Toy Library celebrates 40 years with birthday bingo bash
Dannevirke Toy Library celebrates its 40th birthday bash with a big bingo night.
One of NZ's oldest rugby trophies on line in Waipukurau
Napier are chasing their third Ross Shield title in a row.
From Hawke’s Bay to Nashville: 'They call it the toughest two minutes of sport'
Firefighters will tackle challenges representative of a real emergency.
'Not good enough': Low-income homeowners owe council thousands after error went undiscovered for six years
Letters have been sent to hundreds of impacted ratepayers, who are now facing hefty bills.
Origin Studio’s spring showcase delights huge crowd
Colourful costumes and clever choreography means it's more than a demonstration of work.
Come enjoy Hearing Support Tararua bingo fundraiser
Hearing Support gets no government funding and relies on fundraising.
The young school students travelling 828km a week to swim training
'You don’t think about the travel, you think about how much fun you’re going to have.'
Sweet as: Lolly shop venture fulfils childhood dream
A sweet pop of colour is soon to make its debut in Dannevirke's High St.
Warmer than average spring could be on the cards
Temperatures are likely to be average or above average for this time of year.
Tararua news in brief: Photo competition, sale at Woodville Animal Welfare, bee awareness
News from around the Tararua district.
Dannevirke has wrapped up the junior rugby season for most of its players
All games were played on the number 1 ground.
The science behind Dannevirke's odourless shelter of steaming cow poo
A farmer uses the manure from its 650-cow-shelter to make its own fertiliser.
Consultation to take place over tolling three new state highways in the North Island
NZTA assessments showed that tolling was feasible for each of these roads.
Highway to success: Dannevirke gears up for new business opportunities
Three Dannevirke wāhine host event to prepare businesses for new highway opening.
Workshop kicks off Conservation Week
A number of events have been organised to mark Conservation Week.
Dannevirke Christmas parade funding a concern at Community Board
Dannevirke's Christmas parade has been run successfully for years.
Dannevirke man’s advice on being your own health advocate
Neil Bell is a firm believer in standing up for oneself.
Dannevirke St Joseph’s quiz night raises almost $2000
It's the second time the church has run a quiz and bingo night.
'Stuff off you pathetic little troll': Nicola Willis hits back at abuse, threats
There is fear a normalised 'toxic environment' will impact female representation.
'Bringing the community together in good times and bad' - Hall roofing project celebrated
Herbertville's community hall has seen a lot in its history.
'Stick to your knitting' - Submissions critical of Tararua District Council proposed bylaw
Some properties have been zoned urban, but they have small farming operations.
School students get creative for Book Week
There were some very creative entries in competitions for the school's Book Week.