Tararua news
Dannevirke man puts plane that crash landed 50 years ago back in the air - sort of
‘You’re not going to fly it, are you?'
Tararua District Council to install water meters
Meter installations will begin at the end of this year and will make things 'fairer'.
Pedestrian critically injured in crash police suspect was intentional
'Early indications are the crash was intentional.'
Dead against it? Freedom camping at cemeteries set for a crackdown
Freedom campers seeking a dead quiet sleep may have to look elsewhere.
'We wanted more': Four mums start their own health hub in rural town
The clinic's family-friendly flexibility could help solve healthcare worker shortage.
A career in sheep dog trials - 40 years, 12 titles
Tararua District farmer Bernard Arends had a big start to the sheep dog trials series.
Six people injured in two crashes near Dannevirke
Six people were injured, two of them seriously, after two crashes near Dannevirke.
'Opens the river': 1889 rabbit weir removed for fish passage
Built to slow a rabbit plague, the weir was removed but a 3D digital version will remain.
Rural news
3 Places to craft your very own gin in New Zealand
NZ has around 150 small-batch gin distilleries. Make your own at these 3 spots.
Opinion: Are we there yet? The evolution of the great Kiwi Road Trip
Opinion: In holiday road trips of old, getting lost wasn’t a mistake-it was an adventure.
Worm woes: Tackling sheep parasites in the 1890s
"I was surprised to see such a number of unhealthy sheep on such excellent grass".
Car news and advice
BMW M5 review: excess express
BMW's M5 combines technology and pure brute force, but with a truly luxurious overlay.
Leapmotor announces smaller B10 for New Zealand
The Leapmotor B10 will be joining its larger C10 sibling here before the end of the year.
NZ new-vehicle sales June: Government Investment Boost sparks sales bounceback (including a BEV boom)
Numbers are up, and EVs had their best month since the Clean Car Discount.
More local news
'Each one had their own story': Author explores WWII experiences
'Don’t know what you don’t know until you go digging': Dannevirke man's historic journey.
Surprise game for Super Rugby star in Napier game
Five games of Premier rugby saw 411 points, including 63 tries.
Dozens of earthquake-prone buildings on Dannevirke’s main street given extension
Almost 40 buildings on the township's main street require earthquake strengthening.
Mayor encourages public protest at Napier Health Centre over overnight health care
Over 100 signed a health services 'Buller Declaration', and the mayor urged them to rally.
'Iconic': The big plan for one of NZ's oldest rātā trees
A conservation project the size of 88 rugby fields will surround it.
Stories of heroism unearthed as ‘long unseen' Dannevirke treasures go up for auction
A firefighter's sacrifice, and a Navy man's bravery - the back stories behind the medals.