Tararua news
Woodville cemetery tours planned
Check out some of the histories of Woodville's pioneers in its 150th year.
Pahīatua Christmas parade draws crowd
Explore Christmas includes a parade and market day.
Pahīatua Christmas parade draws crowd
Explore Christmas includes a parade and market day.
Merry Christmas Norsewood - you now have connectivity
After years of battling the issue of lack of connectivity, Tararua District is winning.
Kieran McAnulty: District's community spirit alive and well
OPINION: Tararua community was united in its opposition to road toll.
Premium
Defining moments poised for MTG’s 2025: Laura Vodanovich
A stellar year is on the cards for MTG.
John Jenkins: Hawke's Bay to the fore with Reefton win
OPINION: Fun Test scored a decisive win in a 1400m maiden race.
‘Mind the gap’ in your financial journey: Nick Stewart
Opinion: The 30-year span from retirement to life’s end requires careful planning.
Tales from the back road: Charms and ruts of the 'scenic' route from Hawke's Bay to Wairarapa
Simon Burt decided to take the road less travelled. He found a book to write.
Bit of a Mission: Why international artists aren’t coming to the Bay in 2025
A lull in Mission and stadium concerts in Hawke's Bay is likely to continue through 2025.
Wyn Drabble: Why feel cheated by missing summer?
OPINION: 'We even had the heat pump on for the first two weeks of January.'
Rural News
US man hooks possible record 250kg tuna near Great Barrier on his third-ever fishing trip
The beginner angler fought a marathon 8.5-hour battle and also missed Christmas lunch.
'Give it a nudge': Shearer sets sights on solo world record
The current record is 872, set by Stu Connor in Cornwall in 2021.
Organic beef farm sees biodiversity flourish
Hamish Browne and Robyn Budd are now in their eighth year of farm ownership.
Fourth-generation farm blossoms with sunflower tourism venture
'You see all sorts now, you’ve got the farmers who have the glamping tents.'
Opinion: Tweed, shrimp cocktails and steamy nights
Opinion: There had never been so many tweed sports coats in one place at one time.
Lifestyle news
From MP to wellness guru: Anna Lorck’s radical new life
Lorck says her new life is a "contrast from the life that I was leading”.
NZ's Best Beach 2025: Which beaches will take on the reigning champ?
The search for New Zealand's best beach returns - vote now!
Colossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store planned
Vast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.
Car news and advice
Kiwi-made e-motorbikes sold out before release
Fancy the Streetdog80 e-motorbike? You'll have to join the queue.
Toyota GR Yaris & GR Corolla automatic first drive: D delivers
Toyota says its new two-pedal performance models don't comprise at all on driving thrills.
7 ways to avoid wear and tear on your suspension system
Suspension is vital for comfort, handling and safety, and neglecting it can be costly.
OneRoof property news
Waiheke villa looking for $20m-plus as American buyers circle
“We don’t know if it’s the elections, or the fires, but we’ve had a spike in interest."
Overseas surfer selling former police station hidden in the middle of the bush
Cop shop was turned into a three-bedroom home after being shifted from Kaitaia to Houhora.
‘Mitre 10 rammo with tradies’ - Builders’ phones ringing hot again
Lower interest rates have spurred homeowners into action.
More local news
Elske celebrates successful year with a Christmas Lunch
Elske Centre closed 18 months ago but the group managed to find a way to continue.
Woodville Lions President - Coast to Coast has to be experienced to be appreciated
The Coast to Coast ride for charity has been going since 1993.
Lions’ 2024 Coast to Coast ride tops 1,750,000km
The annual motorcycle ride for charity is on this weekend.
Junior cricketers aiming for great experience at Riverbend
The open tournament has been going since 1979.
Geological features in Tararua District eyed as potential heritage sites
Could Te Apiti become a world heritage site?
The innovative new game that uncovers hidden stories
Hayden Hape is excited by the innovative new game and what it could bring to the district.
Briefs: White Ribbon, toll submissions, Bush Telegraph closure
Brief news from around the district and the country.
Christchurch park's Polish connection to Pahīatua
Five surviving Polish children were able to attend the unveiling.
Help-n-Hand looking for community input as it reviews services
The service has been helping people in Pahīatua for a number of years.
Long-awaited ambulance station due to start construction in new year
The new Pahīatua station is part of St John's vision to expand ambulance services.
'Incredible': new Kāinga Ora homes praised
Dannevirke locals got an opportunity to see the newly built homes for themselves.
Hot windy weather in Hawke's Bay and Tararua brings threat of fire restrictions
Fire and Emergency New Zealand continually monitors all parts of the country.
Become a tour guide when you retire
Being a tour guide is a terrific outlet to interact with people.