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Tararua news
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.
Watch: ‘It’s an engineering marvel’: $824m highway completion draws closer
'The thing that jumps out is it feels like a highway now.'
On top of the world: Laura Bradley claims record number of wins by a female shearer
From Papatawa to the big time - Laura Bradley's remarkable 16 wins.
'Shoulder to cry on': Amy Domper on the emotional rollercoaster of firefighting in a small town
Woman's dedication to her community recognised with a long service, good conduct medal.
Pirate outplay impatient Texans
Both teams lacked the necessary patience levels but Pirate's were better.
In search of a new home: The creepy crawlies moving south from Auckland
Huntsman spiders are not the only insects establishing themselves in new parts of NZ.
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.
Rural news
Heavy rain, gales and thunderstorms to lash north, Banks Peninsula state of emergency extended
A bunch of new alerts have been issued as wild weather hits the north tomorrow.
'Four seasons in one day': Tahora Horse Sports crowns champions
Tui Teka and Chex earned top honours, winning multiple trophies for points.
The Country: Feds update with Wayne Langford
Wayne Langford, Hayden Dillon, Karen Morrish, Chris Russell, and Pete Barnes.
Car news and advice
NZTA takes over mobile speed cameras from police next week: look out for SUVs and... trailers
The use of SUVs will be a first for NZ speed cameras.
Suzuki marks 70 years since its first car: your Swift started here
Michio Suzuki delivered the first car personally, to a local doctor (replacing his bike!).
Yugo returns, but not full size just yet
Quirky Serbian brand known for 1980s budget hatchbacks is back in a small way.
More local news
One person dies in serious highway crash that closed Saddle Rd between Ashhurst and Woodville
One person has died after a crash that closed the Saddle Rd.
Taming the traffic snake: Waipukurau woman aims to revolutionise local carpooling
More than 60% of residents get income from outside the district, and the traffic shows.
‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammers
Patrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.
Rats in the pantry: Misuse of Dannevirke’s Pātaka Kai sparks concern
Rubbish instead of food: A community food pantry in Dannevirke is being misused.
‘Nothing has changed, we have just added to it’: A&P show excitement builds
Dannevirke A&P Show returns in 2025 'bigger and better', with new events.
Shearer dips out in record bid in Tararua
Jamie Skiffington didn't know when to give up.