Rainfall numbers show well above average
The Tararua District experienced more than its fair share of rainfall the last two months.
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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.
“It’s not a sightseeing journey”
Tararua District Council continues to warn the public not to drive on closed roads.
Donations to Tararua council's relief fund 'fantastic'
The Tararua District mayoral relief fund has received an extra boost from Government.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Dannevirke High sudents’ inspiring efforts to help
Students at Dannevirke High School are doing what they can for the community.
Up to the challenge again - and this time we’re bringing reinforcements
A Dannevirke fire crew are taking up the Sky Tower challenge
Connection problems in Dannevirke caused by intermittent power
Service provider asks for patience as they work to reconnect communities.
Convoys still going out to cut off communities and MP visits
Tararua District Council is still working to reach people cut off by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Reserve among issues discussed by Dannevirke Community Board
A Dannevirke resident has raised the issue of repairs needed at a local spot.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Devastation in Akitio
The Tararua District beach community of Akitio was ravaged by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Coastal Tararua District bears the brunt
A state of emergency was declared in Tararua District as the cyclone hit.
Tararua's overwhelmed rural communities need support
Some rural communities in the Tararua District are still cut off.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Assessing the damage in Tararua district
A number of bridges have been submerged and some communities are still isolated.
Watch: Frightening moment bridge bends, breaks away from road in seconds
"We noticed the bridge bowing. I thought 's**t' it's going to go!"
Students gaining experience on new Manawatū-Tararua highway
The partnership sees students working on Te Ahu a Turanga.
Questions raised over Tararua District’s role in climate action plan
Councillors question district's role in draft climate action plan.
Push for Dannevirke farmer and WWII pilot to be honoured
Phil Lamason ranked alongside Charles Upham, but his story is not as well known.
Watch: Heart-stopping moment as car turns in front of fully-laden truck
The car driver cheated certain death by mere inches at the intersection.
Dannevirke A&P show hot stuff in great weather
Great weather made the A&P Show enjoyable for everyone.
January road repair costs in Tararua District over $2m
More than 100 faults over the roading network were reported in January.
Support pours in for family of 4-year-old killed in crash near Dannevirke
'He was an old soul who had big dreams of doing everything - all tragically cut short.'
Precious taonga returned to Dannevirke
A preserved female huia, stolen more than two years ago, has been returned.
“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
Plenty to do over the long weekend in Tararua District
There's plenty to do this weekend in the Tararua District.