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Tararua news
Moth surveys help highway project meet its commitment to treading lightly
The ecology team have been conducting surveys on wildlife.
'Letting out the inner bogan' for Bogan Bingo
There was a sea of flannel shirts, magnificent mullets and black tees on black jeans.
Waitangi Tribunal has received a record number of urgent claims
Each issue relates to policies laid out in the new Government’s coalition agreements.
Take it easy out on the roads, police warn
Police warnings on driver behaviour and scams.
'I could actually do something for my community' - Jordan Taylor's award nomination
Jordan Taylor studied science but now works as an asset manager for Tararua Alliance.
Lower than normal rainfall could be on the cards for Tararua District
Winter weather outlook not promising for farmers.
Plenty of small feet at Dannevirke Regent free screening of Small Foot
The Dannevirke Regent Cinema is giving back to the community.
Premium
Club rugby: Napier Tech's push for back-to-back Maddison Trophy wins just got harder
Napier Tech will have to do it the hard way if they want to go back to back.
Nick Stewart: Reflecting on a quarter century of financial learnings
OPINION: There have been five bull markets and four recession bear markets.
Listening to Luke Combs' ageless music
Lyrics nothing new but comforting coming from someone else.
Hastings turns on the rain for Magpies and Rams history-maker
Rain is set to dominate the first Ranfurly Shield match in Hastings for 97 years.
The PM wants to double the number of RSE workers - would it help Hawke's Bay?
An industry body is seeking a review of parts of the RSE scheme before any cap increase.
Building skills for a housing future after Cyclone Gabrielle in Wairoa
'There’s such a huge age range of learners - from school students to grandmothers.'
Rural News
Midhirst local inspiring positive change
The 19-year-old World Vision youth ambassador taught 40 tricks to a group of dogs.
'His face badly cut': The perils of the horse and gig in 1911
Pastures Past: "A young lady fortunately fell clear of hoofs and wheels."
A story of joy and hope: The pig, the cyclone and the refuge of a muddy mattress
Lucky the pig has grown into a big book star.
Super sheep and wonder dogs round up $25k for charity
Taupō's annual dog trials have thrown a big bone to the local rescue helicopter service.
Meet Leo Mangos: Kiwifruit champion and change merchant
“If Leo gets involved, there will be change.”
Why you should plant Luisa plum trees
Opinion: I am relatively new to this variety of plum, but I am now sold on it.
Lifestyle news
Seal hunts eel in creek near Taradale
A passerby captured the moment a roaming kekeno caught an eel in Taipo Stream near the Napier suburb of Taradale, about 5km from the ocean. Video / Supplied
Ovarian cancer: Learn the symptoms and know the signs
'Ovarian cancer spreads like a spider web, so it’s a long time before you see it.'
Opinion: I sat in cafes for hours every day for 3 years - how long is too long to hog a table?
OPINION: Ejecting journalists after an hour? Bad. Questioning their news sense? Worse.
Car news & advice
Three Smart EV SUV models to launch in New Zealand: hashtag news!
Smart brand is coming back to NZ, bigger and hopefully better... and entirely EV.
Ferrari's first EV arrives in 2025 and could cost over $800k
The Italian company's first all-electric car is going to be very special indeed.
2025 BMW M5 gets plug-in hybrid power, bound for NZ
Legendary performance sedan has turned into a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.
OneRoof property news
Are Big Macs a shortcut to property wealth? Coach says follow the golden arches
New fast-food restaurants may be sign of future population growth and rental demand.
Auckland buyers spend close to $12m on Queenstown holiday home
Top agent reveals swag of trophy property sales.
TV champ blows the budget but results are ‘epic’
Jono Frankle transforms bare shell he picked up for under $1m.
More local news
Social Darts recognises long-term members
A shield has been created for Dannevirke Social Darts.
Aotea Rugby beat Bridge Pā in new Division One competition
Aotea beat Bridge Pā, a new team in the grade.
Coronation park – Dannevirke’s cradle of junior rugby
Tiny youngsters become senior rugby players.
Enjoyable singles tournament for Dannevirke Social Darts
Local dart players beat visitors
Dannevirke High First XV play well against Whanganui
The young First XV held their own against Whanganui Collegiate.
Hawke’s Bay Hawks fly in to Dannevirke to coach
Six Hawks basketballers coach in Dannevirke.
Triumph over addiction: Peter Thorburn shares his journey to transformation
Large Dannevirke audience hears critical meth information.
'Right place at the right time' Trevor Jackson inducted into Road Transport Hall of Fame
Trevor Jackson could be safely described as a 'doer'.
Toitū te tiriti - honour the Tiriti
Toitū Te Tiriti movement is about learning together and supporting each other.
Sally Dryland honoured with life membership of Tararua Federated Farmers
Sally Dryland joined the executive of Tararua Fed Farmers in 2011.
'Volunteers are the unsung heroes'
Acknowledging volunteers who devote themselves to the welfare of the community.
Volunteer week: make a difference at Pūkaha
Local volunteers are invaluable to the wildlife centre.
'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.
The customer is not always right
OPINION: Having worked in customer service, I've seen the best and worst of them.