Leanne Warr is Editor of the Bush Telegraph.
Leanne Warr has been a journalist since 1996 when she joined the Levin Chronicle, becoming the first reporter for the Kāpiti News in 1997. She rejoined NZME in 2021, working as the Dannevirke reporter for Hawke’s Bay Today before taking on the role as editor of the Bush Telegraph. Leanne has also written several novels (under a pseudonym) and two non-fiction books. She has a Bachelor of Arts (English and history), a Bachelor of Communication Studies (Journalism) and Graduate Diploma in Arts (Psychology).
Family's sunflowers give back to the community
Charlotte Heald's sunflower field will be open from January 18.
'It's really rewarding'. Courtney Matthews on being a vet in a tight-knit community
Courtney Matthews is one of 35 vet graduates in the Voluntary Bonding Scheme.
'We're rural NZ... we want to be out on our farms': Farmer hits out at council 'over-regulation'
The bylaw is convoluted and adding to financial burdens for struggling farmers.
Mercury Energy asks to stop road for Puketoi wind farm
Mercury Energy has met with Tararua District Council on the issue.
Dannevirke solar farm project has change in direction
The project has been in development for two years.
Eketāhuna School puts on spring show and pet day
It's Eketāhuna's turn to hold its annual pet day.
What it takes to be a winner at lamb and calf days
What do judges look for when choosing winners at pet days?
Too many unknowns - dam work delays justified
Tararua District Council told why work had been delayed.
Woodville residents worried about town’s future if toll goes ahead
Residents angry over the toll proposal on the highway fear it will kill businesses.
MP Nicola Grigg on addressing inequities in the rural sector
Nicola Grigg spoke to women about their value in the rural sector.
'It's not just my 25 years'. Woodville fire chief Brian Hutchins on receiving Gold Star
Brian Hutchins tagged along to Woodville fire station with a friend.
'Honoured': Megan's 'small role' in book on Angus cattle
Megan Friel has been breeding Angus cattle for nearly 30 years.
Sport Tararua rural travel fund applications double in financial year
Applications total about $60,000, but there's only $12,665 in the kitty.
Warmer than average spring could be on the cards
Temperatures are likely to be average or above average for this time of year.
Pahīatua flooding: A one-in-30-year event
'A significant rain event' which systems weren't designed to cope with.
Why we need more rural health professionals
James Gardiner is doing his rural health training in Dannevirke
Pahīatua floods as 60mm falls in seven hours
Some homes were flooded following heavy rain on Sunday.
'Pinnacle of my career' – Simon Walker on being a rowing umpire at the Olympic Games
Simon Walker is no stranger to the world of rowing.
'Stick to your knitting' - Submissions critical of Tararua District Council proposed bylaw
Some properties have been zoned urban, but they have small farming operations.
Tararua District Council hears proposal for solar farm and waste plant
The proposed solar farm and waste plant could benefit the whole community.
Dannevirke GP awarded community service medal
Marta Kroo came to New Zealand for a sabbatical and stayed.
Farmer Council looking for nominations
The council helps guide and advise Beef and Lamb NZ.
Under pressure: The 'perfect storm' in primary health care
'Perfect storm' leaves GPs struggling.
'I'm really lucky'. Kallista Field on Equestrian Sports hall of fame
The dressage champion credits her parents for her achievements.
'All about attitude' - Jamie Strang rows across Cook Strait
Jamie Strang on rowing, and raising money for Farmstrong.
'Blown away' Simon's contribution to industry recognised in award
Simon Marshall was presented with the award at the sheep and beef vets conference.
Sally Dryland honoured with life membership of Tararua Federated Farmers
Sally Dryland joined the executive of Tararua Fed Farmers in 2011.
Who are Yinson Renewables and why are they proposing a wind farm near Pahīatua?
Questions have been asked about Yinson Renewables' interest in a wind farm.
A tour of Te Ahu a Turanga Highway
Constructing the highway has been something of a game-changer.
Gav knocks out the competition in Spain
Gavin Mutch has been crossing a few countries off his bucket list.
Red Poll herds impress congress delegates
Delegates visiting New Zealand got a look at a Papatawa farm.
Young Farmer East Coast preparing for nationals
Archie Woodhouse has only been home three months and already has a title to his name.
Pahīatua Spin In brings creative fibre enthusiasts together
There's a lot more to creative fibre groups than just knitting.
They all own a little part of our award: Regional Dairy Industry winners grateful for help along the way
Alvaro Luzardo and Ximena Puig came to New Zealand from Uruguay.
Ballance meeting over proposed Makomako windfarm near Pahiatua gets heated
More than 100 residents turned up to the windfarm information evening.
'I love it, thrived in it' - Kieran's move to dairy farming pays off with award
Kieran Scannell has been farming for less than two years.
'Mind where your mind goes' - Gilbert Enoka on facing adversity
Former All Blacks mental skills coach talks to farmers on lessons he's learned.
Open day gives glimpse of operations at Fonterra Pahīatua
What goes on at the Fonterra plant in Pahīatua?
'Like the icing on the cake' - Hammered by a wet year and then came Cyclone Gabrielle
Rebecca Greaves has found a way to cope with the impact of last year's cyclone.
'We’ve become so much more aware of the ebb and flow of the river.' Still no bridge one year after the cyclone
A year after the cyclone and the Menzies are still waiting.
A spectacular bit of mud: Walking on the new gateway to Manawatū
You can watch all the videos, but nothing prepares you for the full scale of it.
Council trying to crack down on illicit dumping
People are dumping anything from appliances to household rubbish.
Mud, Sweat and Cheers - event gives some insight into mental health for farmers
Farmer Kane Brisco provided an interactive talk on his own journey.
Eketāhuna pop-up informs residents about proposed wind farm
A wind farm has been proposed for Mt Munro.
Gold Star: Bernie Hills' significant achievement in Pongaroa volunteer fire brigade
Bernie Hills considers herself lucky with her local brigade.
'The least I can do.' Te Radar takes time out to entertain Pongaroa
Pongaroa Hall was filled to capacity at a bingo night.
Cyclone recovery work a ‘privilege’ for Ernie
Ernie Christison has been well-treated by the locals as he helps with the clean-up.
Mycotoxicosis can make a dog very sick
What are mycotoxins and how harmful are they to dogs?
Why are some services disappearing in rural communities?
I get it's not financially viable to have banks open every day but not everyone is online.
'I've never looked back': Jessica Bills named Rural Contractors' Trainee of the Year
Jessica Bills drives tractors for a living.
Planting programme on Tararua farm proving a success
Children from a Pahiatua school have been helping out on a planting programme.
Dannevirke dam repairs would cause significant disruption to water supply
Dannevirke's dam issues complex: "We can't just whip in and fix this thing."
MP believes racing industry could benefit from breeding
List MP David Bennett talked to Dannevirke's National supporters about racing.
One hundred days in, still a long way to go for Tararua's recovery
A lot of work is going on behind the scenes.
Temporary repairs on Dannevirke's troubled dam to be conducted in early June
Temporary repairs under way as dam experiences leakage of 20 litres of water per second.
'They will get there.' Tararua District farmers supported through cyclone recovery.
It has been a tough three months since the cyclone.
Community conversations being held on cyclone recovery plan
Tararua District Council is holding sessions on cyclone recovery.
Heavy rain warning for Tararua Range
Up to 130mm of rain is expected until early tomorrow morning.
Work to begin on temporary access to Marainanga Gorge
Contractors are working on repairs to the road through Marainanga Gorge.
Top shearer's remarkable recovery from horror farm accident
Dave Buick knows he's lucky to be alive after a horrific accident.
'We knew we were in strife': Community mucks in to help flooded farm
Three-quarters of Naomi and Blair Castles' farm was underwater after the cyclone.
'There's always something that happens': Cyclone-hit farmers pick up the pieces
Tararua District's coastal residents remain philosophical after the cyclone.
Wai Splash making a splash in rural schools
Teaching water safety in rural schools is made easier for Wai Splash with their new car.
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's overwhelmed rural communities need support
Some rural communities in the Tararua District are still cut off.
Push for Dannevirke farmer and WWII pilot to be honoured
Phil Lamason ranked alongside Charles Upham, but his story is not as well known.
“You can’t help but smile.” The sunflower field helping a family raise money for a good cause
Organic farmers want to put smiles on faces and give money to save lives
Hoping for sunny skies for Dannevirke’s A&P Show
Dannevirke's A&P show will have something for everyone.
Poor honey production season not all bad news
True Honey getting around challenges in honey production.
'We've got to get this right': Tararua council addresses concerns over Dannevirke dam
Tararua District Council wants to fix Dannevirke's dam the right way.
Tararua roads stuck in time as a century slips away
We may complain about our roads but a look into the past shows not much has changed.