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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.

“It’s not all doom and gloom”: Tararua District property market outlook
Real estate might be slower to shift in Tararua District, but it's still selling.

In the time of Vikings - festival sure to attract the crowds
This year's festival will include a traditional Viking wedding.

Night roadworks under way on SH2 in Dannevirke
Waka Kotahi has started improvement work on State Highway 2/High Street.

Lions’ Den doing a roaring trade
Dannevirke's Lions club has had great success with its Lions' Den charity shop.

'Absolutely outrageous': MP disappointed by proposed rent increases
Kieran McAnulty believes Trust House's rental increases are unjustifiable.

Hearing therapist calls time after 33 years
Anne Greatbatch's rewarding career helping people with hearing difficulties.

Walkers impressed by progress on Manawatū Tararua highway
Hundreds took a walk to see progress on Te Ahu a Turanga.

Community turns out to support Shear4U
Four farmers exceeded their goal in shearing fundraiser.

Great entertainment ahead at Jazz in the Park
Those going to Jazz in the Park can look forward to some great music.

Drunk teens injure four people and smash property in random attack at house
Police say victims didn't know teens who attacked their home in the shadow of Crate Day.

Truck seriously injures pedestrian in Dannevirke
Traffic was diverted and the highway was expected to be closed for at least two hours.

Lotto: Powerball jackpots to $12 million, lucky player wins $700k
Two people shared First Division with each ticket now worth $500,000.

Dannevirke: Troubled waters a key focus for most election candidates
"We're facing a grim summer."

Cause unknown of fire that completely razed a Waitahora house
The investigation into a blaze at a workshop in Miller St in May has also been completed.

Māori Wardens put on a healthy show in Dannevirke
Song, hāngi and health advice dished out at mini health expo at Dannevirke.

Heartbreak for Aotea Rugby Premiers at Dannevirke
Tamatea broke Aotea's hearts with a clutch 27-24 away win.

Additional black mark for former nurse found with child porn
Authorities believe there may have been up to 5300 images on the man's computers.

Cyclist dead after serious crash in Dannevirke
Police received a report of a crash on Weber Rd at 4.45pm.

Donna Kerridge: How Māori medicine and concepts teach me why I matter
Rongoa Maori is about teaching people to use what's found in nature for wellbeing.

'I'm not a criminal, I'm a regular person': Anti-mandate protesters appear in court
About 27 protesters will come through the Wellington courts after a night behind bars.

Farewell to the old Fantasy Cave, welcome to the new era
The old premises of Dannevirke's Fantasy Cave has been farewelled in a blessing ceremony.