18 months to build pensioner flats as housing shortage deepens in Tararua
The flats were expected to have been finished by July, but are still not ready.
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Progress seen on new Manawatū-Tararua highway
Footage of latest flyover of new highway to replace gorge road released.
Brian Setford: A beloved “good man” farewelled in style
Brian’s service was held in the Dannevirke Services and Citizen’s Club.
"The response is a sprint, the recovery's a marathon." Recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle continues in Tararua District
Where is Tararua District at with recovery efforts?
Ngati Kahungunu settlement and apology an opportunity to build for the future
Ngati Kahungunu has big plans ahead for money received in a settlement.
Plantain project working well in Tararua District
Plantain can help reduce nitrogen leaching on farms.
Progress made on 'long overdue' sport facility
A multisport facility could help with the issue of attracting families to Dannevirle.
'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.
One person seriously injured in Dannevirke crash
The accident in Dannevirke occurred around 2pm on Thursday afternoon.
Paying respects to the man and the legacy of Phil Lamason
Nephew of last surviving airmen at Buchenwald concentration camp is in Dannevirke.
'There's always something that happens': Cyclone-hit farmers pick up the pieces
Tararua District's coastal residents remain philosophical after the cyclone.
Winter worry: Novelty of dinghy crossing wearing off for couple after bridge swept away
“I really don’t want to be in the dinghy for winter."
MPI helping farmers as they work through cyclone-related problems
Farmers facing worries over stock after Cyclone Gabrielle still have plenty of support.
Anzac screening of documentary about Dannevirke's WWII hero
Dannevirke's Regent will be holding a special screening of the documentary.
The new Kiwis who came for love and stayed
Tararua District welcomed 20 new Kiwis in a citizenship ceremony.
'We might be one month in but it's still raw': Tararua one month after Cyclone Gabrielle
It's been one month since Cyclone Gabrielle decimated the coastal Tararua community.
A camera around his neck and a trademark bowtie - well-known Dannevirke photographer dies
Former Dannevirke News photographer John Jamieson has died.
Sue McCauley finds joy in writing and her new novel
Sue McCauley has a new target - the reality of growing old.
Dashcam evidence: Cyclist visible before being struck, killed by vehicle with bullbars
If you use bullbars for safety, you have a 'higher duty of care', a grieving family says.
First time female president for Hawke’s Bay Rugby Union
Mavis Mullins in 2017 became the first female director. Now she's the president.
Tararua cyclone recovery efforts focusing on building back better
Hui looks at how the Tararua District can recover from Cyclone Gabrielle.
Are we complacent in preparing for a natural disaster?
Opinion: Survival kits, escape plans. Now's the time to think or rethink everything.
Programme filling a need in Tararua District for healthy homes
A Healthy Homes initiative has been launched in the Tararua District.
Rainfall numbers show well above average
The Tararua District experienced more than its fair share of rainfall the last two months.
Wai Splash making a splash in rural schools
Teaching water safety in rural schools is made easier for Wai Splash with their new car.
'It will be with me for a while': Police officer on the day the cyclone hit Hawke's Bay
A Dannevirke police officer was in the thick of it during the flooding.
Concerns over proposed speed drops in Tararua District
Speed drops are proposed around schools on local roads.
Coastal community seeking answers from council on closed gorge
Ākitio residents are worried they may be completely cut off.
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 group’s long journey to Te Matatini
Te Ringa Kaha were welcomed home with a celebration in Dannevirke.
Adopt-a-Community supporting recovery efforts
Councils have adopted Tararua District in a campaign to help cyclone-affected communities.
Water restrictions in place for Dannevirke residents
Turbidity in the Tamaki River has forced the council to implement water restrictions.