Tararua news
Plan to axe newspaper shocks Tararua community
The Bush Telegraph is not considered profitable.
Surprise gift from Czech Republic recognises a decade of artist exchanges with Woodville
There have been four artists-in-residence at Rinitawa.
Four choirs set to entertain in Kiwi Cracker Christmas concerts
More than 80 singers will be performing in a combined concert.
Dannevirke and Districts lamb and calf day well supported
There were plenty of entries from local schools.
Dannevirke solar farm project has change in direction
The project has been in development for two years.
Treaty bill 'a childish projection': Hīkoi supporters vocal in Hawke’s Bay
Flying out the door: A Hastings store sells close to 1000 tino rangatiratanga flags.
Opinion: A vital step forward for rural veterinary care
Opinion: This year's Voluntary Bonding Scheme has 35 graduate vets.
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Water woes remain ahead of Napier’s 150-years as a borough: Michael Fowler
Napier’s water was once sourced via wells at the White Swan Brewery and Botanical Gardens.
Cuts to staff hours at Havelock North retirement village 'detrimental': worker
Cuts to staff hours at Mary Doyle retirement village are taking a toll, a worker says.
Case grows for bold RBNZ rate cut as economic headwinds persist: Nick Stewart
The economic backdrop has become increasingly concerning.
'Rejection after rejection': Two families who met at flat viewing secure house with novel approach
The couples with kids decided they weren't going to fight each other to get a place.
Roading firm wins top business award, donuts win people's choice
Tūpore has scooped the Supreme Award at Hawke's Bay's night of nights for businesses.
Rethinking retirement - why playing it too safe could cost you: Nick Stewart
OPINION: For a healthy 65-year-old Kiwi, living into their 90s is increasingly probable.
Rural News
Students 'in tears': Proposal to axe 'invaluable' apprenticeship
The Waipā campus in Rotorua is 'the only facility of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere'.
Restoration project revives 1956 TrailLite caravan
TrailLite's Peter Newman worked 25 to 30 hours a week to get the caravan good as new.
Vege tips: Why you should give parsnips a chance
Opinion: Poor parsnips; they get such a bad rap.
'Taste, texture, price': Why Kiwis have stopped buying fake meat
Will meatless meat ever appeal to the average Kiwi consumer? Researchers explain.
What caused 'objectionable flavour in milk' in 1925?
Kem Ormond takes a look at the world of farming back in the day.
Children face 10-hour school day as bus route axed
Mum accuses Education Ministry of breaching its own criteria.
Lifestyle news
Colossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store planned
Vast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.
JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth
Most older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.
The solo migrant mum hoping to win NZ a Mrs Universe title
'I’m ready to stand up for New Zealand, but I need support from New Zealand.'
Car news and advice
2024 AA DRIVEN Car Guide NZ Car of the Year: vote for Peoples Choice and win $5k of fuel or charge credit!
Which is your favourite top-10 car of 2024? Vote now and you could win.
How long can you go with the fuel light on?
Do you fear the fuel light? Or embrace the thrill of it?
Desert Road between Tūrangi and Waiouru to close for repairs
Closure will last for two months, according to NZTA Waka Kotahi.
OneRoof property news
Will a 0.5% cut to the OCR next week automatically mean cheaper home loan rates?
Mortgage expert also weighs in on the impact of Donald Trump's election victory.
South Auckland house riddled with fleas: I had to race home and take a shower
Kiwi agents reveal how they deal with pests, but spare a thought for sellers in Australia.
More local news
Lars Hardy wins second place in young auctioneers competition
Lars Hardy was persuaded to try his hand at auctioneering.
Mad Hatters Day a success
There were stalls and plenty of people in Steampunk costumes.
Christmas in the Park a fun family event planned for Dannevirke
They're looking for people willing to perform.
Manawatū-Tararua highway’s major bridges close to completion
The team is preparing for its biggest milestone.
Eketāhuna School puts on spring show and pet day
It's Eketāhuna's turn to hold its annual pet day.
Tararua District news in brief: Tararua towns make top 100 list of suburbs, Tararua Health Group missed appointments
News in brief from around the Tararua District
Dannevirke Art Collective hosts exhibition at Rinitawa
More than 50 people came to the exhibition opening.
Kohinui School pupils and teachers come together to mark 130 years
Kohinui School closed in 2008.
'Welcome home' Polish children return to Pahīatua for 80th anniversary
It was a special day, marking 80 years since the Polish children came to Pahīatua.
Polish children 80th anniversary
Pahīatua welcomed the Polish children and their families back to the town, 80 years after they first came to stay at the camp, just 2km from the township.
Survey shows decline in stock numbers
There have been significant decreases in stock numbers in the past two years.
Nil-drench regime from humble beginnings
The decision 30 years ago to breed a sheep requiring little drenching was a game-changer.
What’s in a name? The ultimate guide to christening your woolly warrior
There's a lot to buying a ram, including what to name them.
Recognition for advances in facial eczema research
A team of researchers are focused on eradicating the fungus associated with facial eczema.
A profile of Professor Jon Hickford and the gene marker lab
Hickford is a professor of animal breeding and genetics at Lincoln University.