Plunged into darkness: Dannevirke tradie left homeowner at risk of electrocution
"Exposed live wires left protruding into rooms could have been fatal for the occupants."
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Wackrow Awards needed from community as entries open in July
The Wackrow Awards were created in 1987.
Escaped sheep alert people to theft of tools, fuel and machinery at Showgrounds
Sheep out on the football field alerted people to a theft at the showgrounds.
Phone news service operating for quarter of a century needs new volunteers
Those with a talent for talking are urged to put their name forward.
Two ‘suspicious’ vehicle fires on same street a day apart not related, police say
Second car fire on Tennyson St came a day after witness saw the 'firebombing' of a ute.
Coronation park – Dannevirke’s cradle of junior rugby
Tiny youngsters become senior rugby players.
Dannevirke High First XV play well against Whanganui
The young First XV held their own against Whanganui Collegiate.
‘Firebomb’ destroys family vehicle: ‘We watched our $100,000 ute go up in flames’
A witness saw four masked men - one threw 'something really big' at the ute.
'They leave a part of them with me' Firefighter's privilege to be a first responder over 25 years
James Kendrick joins an elite group of firefighters with Gold Stars.
Bridge club playing its cards right for 50 years
It's all a matter of having a strategy and knowing a few tricks.
Dannevirke farmer wins title at NZ dog trial champs on final run before dog’s retirement
One man and his dog from Dannevirke take home a special win from NZ dog trial champs.
Central Hawke’s Bay residents feel ‘ripped off’ by fuel prices
Andrew Northe says 91 prices are consistently 30c/l higher than in neighbouring Hastings.
New World worker's focus on people and pastry leads to longstanding career
Judy Brown says her 30 years at the Dannevirke supermarket 'didn't feel that long'.
Dannevirke group again pleads to Tararua District Council to consult on fluoridation
The group wants the council to look at more recent research.
It's a Rippa of a day – Hawke's Bay brings Rippa Rugby to Dannevirke primary players
Hawkes Bay Rugby sponsored Rippa Rugby for primary players.
Dannevirke boxer wins North Island Golden Gloves in weight class
Connor Anderson, who has matured as a boxer, won his weight class of 75kg.
A bit unseasonal - a warm week for Hawke’s Bay
Napier was the warmest in the country at 10am on Monday.
Principal feels school lunches improved student attendance, and behaviour
'Why would we punish the kids for not having food?'
Central Hawke’s Bay Reaper Burger Challenge: ‘You can see the struggle on their faces’
Reporter Michaela Gower goes to a place no smart woman has ever gone before.
Taradale make it 10 in a row
Taradale have scored four tries or more in all 10 games this season.
Kiwi teen sets up website for second-hand uniforms
Teen creates one-stop second-hand uniform website.
Manawatu Third Division football played out between Dannevirke and Pahiatua
Dannevirke Vikings set out to revenge a previous loss against Post Office Hotel Pahiatua.
Firefighter honours fallen friend during Sky Tower climb: 'He's with me all the way up'
RA died in November after a cancer battle. Toby Walker was determined to honour him.
Feijoa jam 101: The teacher showing kids how to save seasonal produce
She learned to preserve as a teenager in a foster home, now she's teaching others.
Rāngitāne housing development could bring 90 new homes
The ex-education sites have been identified as ideal for housing development.
Dannevirke hockey becoming a big hit with kids
More than 175 junior hockey players turn out on Fridays in Dannevirke.
Dannevirke mans three Year Jiu-Jitsu Journey yields amazing results
Jamain Waretini recovers from severe stroke to win national Jiu Jitsu title
Boy racers do 'burnout circles' around young woman in middle of intersection
Police say boy racer activity near Dannevirke is becoming more common, and more brazen.
Soldier settlement site recalls 'almost forgotten' history
Heritage site to honour Dannevirke's WWI soldiers' part in farming rehabilitation schemes.
Test, fail, get a free critique: Woman giving driving lessons says she's lost 75% of her customers
Learners are using free practical driving tests to replace lessons, business says.
Gav knocks out the competition in Spain
Gavin Mutch has been crossing a few countries off his bucket list.
Havelock North and Taradale likely to contest Nash Cup final
Aotea were kept scoreless by a rampant Taradale side - who won 104-0.