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Dave Murdoch
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Dave Murdoch is a reporter for the Bush Telegraph

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Creativity celebrated by Tararua clubs
Tararua news

Creativity celebrated by Tararua clubs

23 Oct 12:43 AM
Joyce McIntyre turns 100
Tararua news

Joyce McIntyre turns 100

28 Jul 07:01 PM

Joyce McIntyre was given a civic honour on her 90th birthday.

Nefarious fun at Woodville’s Treasure Island mid-winter dinner
Tararua news

Nefarious fun at Woodville’s Treasure Island mid-winter dinner

25 Jul 12:37 AM

The quiz was the creation of the Woodville Anglican Holy Trinity Church.

Dannevirke community springing into planning Spring Festival
Tararua news

Dannevirke community springing into planning Spring Festival

24 Jul 09:22 PM

Organisations are being contacted to get involved this year.

Cops and Robbers is on display in Woodville’s Rinitawa Galleries
Tararua news

Cops and Robbers is on display in Woodville’s Rinitawa Galleries

21 Jul 09:00 PM

The 40 works created by 16 artists all had connections to the Police.

Dannevirke residents help Wairoa residents in their time of need
Tararua news

Dannevirke residents help Wairoa residents in their time of need

21 Jul 06:00 PM

Lions International’s Lloyd Morgan Charitable Trust funded the transport.

Dannevirke men’s football ‘foot it’ with the top teams
Tararua news

Dannevirke men’s football ‘foot it’ with the top teams

17 Jul 10:39 PM

Dannevirke football teams play against tough opponents.

Dannevirke Junior Rifle shooters wind up season
Tararua news

Dannevirke Junior Rifle shooters wind up season

11 Jul 01:22 AM

The season wound up with a competition.

Pickleball fun but challenging
Tararua news

Pickleball fun but challenging

11 Jul 01:21 AM

Pickleball is picking up in Dannevirke.

Men’s Cancer Support Group hears the latest on audio technology
Tararua news

Men’s Cancer Support Group hears the latest on audio technology

10 Jul 10:13 PM

A representative from Resonate Health spoke to the group about hearing loss.

Dannevirke Lions have change at the helm after two good years
Tararua news

Dannevirke Lions have change at the helm after two good years

09 Jul 11:10 PM

Dannevirke Lions activities strengthened relationships further afield.

'Real cross-country challenge' at Anderson Rally
Tararua news

'Real cross-country challenge' at Anderson Rally

08 Jul 10:57 PM

Strong competition in iconic race at Dannevirke.

Junior hockey season sees great progress
Tararua news

Junior hockey season sees great progress

07 Jul 06:01 PM

The progress the children make during the 10-week season is amazing.

School graces the stage in style
Tararua news

School graces the stage in style

03 Jul 11:21 PM

Dannevirke South School's production has been a huge undertaking.

Bush senior rugby too good for Dannevirke
Tararua news

Bush senior rugby too good for Dannevirke

03 Jul 08:58 PM

The game was expected to be an even tussle.

Aotea's early lead not to last as MAC win by narrow margin
Tararua news

Aotea's early lead not to last as MAC win by narrow margin

03 Jul 08:53 PM

A close game between Aotea and MAC.

Dannevirke hosts festival of rugby at Rugby Park
Tararua news

Dannevirke hosts festival of rugby at Rugby Park

03 Jul 08:46 PM

Junior rugby in the morning and the seniors in the afternoon.

Freemason Lodges golf tournament raises $10,000
Tararua news

Freemason Lodges golf tournament raises $10,000

03 Jul 08:42 PM

The fundraiser was to support local community patrols.

Dannevirke Viking Choir and guests enthral a full Knox Church
Tararua news

Dannevirke Viking Choir and guests enthral a full Knox Church

03 Jul 04:35 AM

Local choir entertains with a variety of music.

Pat Edwards-Sextus still contributing to the community
Tararua news

Pat Edwards-Sextus still contributing to the community

01 Jul 11:03 PM

Pat Edwards-Sextus has spent a life devoted to community service.

Neither snow nor rain (nor cattle truck accident) stops the books getting through
Tararua news

Neither snow nor rain (nor cattle truck accident) stops the books getting through

30 Jun 06:00 PM

Thousands of books have been donated.

'Letting out the inner bogan' for Bogan Bingo
Tararua news

'Letting out the inner bogan' for Bogan Bingo

25 Jun 10:48 PM

There was a sea of flannel shirts, magnificent mullets and black tees on black jeans.

Wackrow Awards needed from community as entries open in July
Tararua news

Wackrow Awards needed from community as entries open in July

25 Jun 10:08 PM

The Wackrow Awards were created in 1987.

Social Darts recognises long-term members
Tararua news

Social Darts recognises long-term members

19 Jun 11:52 PM

A shield has been created for Dannevirke Social Darts.

Aotea Rugby beat Bridge Pā in new Division One competition
Tararua news

Aotea Rugby beat Bridge Pā in new Division One competition

19 Jun 11:46 PM

Aotea beat Bridge Pā, a new team in the grade.

Coronation park – Dannevirke’s cradle of junior rugby
Tararua news

Coronation park – Dannevirke’s cradle of junior rugby

19 Jun 11:44 PM

Tiny youngsters become senior rugby players.

Jack Wadsworth turns 95
Tararua news

Jack Wadsworth turns 95

19 Jun 11:43 PM

Wadsworth family celebrates birthday and wake

Dannevirke High First XV play well against Whanganui
Tararua news

Dannevirke High First XV play well against Whanganui

19 Jun 09:09 PM

The young First XV held their own against Whanganui Collegiate.

Hawke’s Bay Hawks fly in to Dannevirke to coach
Tararua news

Hawke’s Bay Hawks fly in to Dannevirke to coach

18 Jun 10:04 PM

Six Hawks basketballers coach in Dannevirke.

Triumph over addiction: Peter Thorburn shares his journey to transformation
Tararua news

Triumph over addiction: Peter Thorburn shares his journey to transformation

17 Jun 10:21 PM

Large Dannevirke audience hears critical meth information.

Woodville residents give thanks for D-Day
Tararua news

Woodville residents give thanks for D-Day

12 Jun 11:59 PM

The service remembered the Normandy landings 80 years ago.

‘A cracker of  a night’ at Tararua Matariki celebration
Tararua news

‘A cracker of a night’ at Tararua Matariki celebration

12 Jun 11:24 PM

A fine night with a big crowd.

Woodville’s Rinitawa Galleries hosting Matariki exhibition
Tararua news

Woodville’s Rinitawa Galleries hosting Matariki exhibition

12 Jun 11:19 PM

Rinitawa hosts a large number of artworks for Matariki

Dannevirke hosts and wins Sisters Tournament but saves the best until last
Tararua news

Dannevirke hosts and wins Sisters Tournament but saves the best until last

12 Jun 10:56 PM

Ninety-five golfers from four clubs competed in the Sisters Tournament at Dannevirke.

Dannevirke Host Lions sponsor two DHS students to Young Speechmaker regionals
Tararua news

Dannevirke Host Lions sponsor two DHS students to Young Speechmaker regionals

11 Jun 11:31 PM

Two senior DHS students selected by Lions for speech contest

Camellia balls feature at Dannevirke floral artist meeting
Tararua news

Camellia balls feature at Dannevirke floral artist meeting

11 Jun 10:51 PM

Dannevirke floral artists learnt to make camellia balls

Viking Choir and friends will entertain you
Tararua news

Viking Choir and friends will entertain you

09 Jun 10:00 PM

Viking Choir hosts Brass Band and Pipe Band at concert.

Gay Edgecombe - much beloved thespian and community icon dies
Tararua news

Gay Edgecombe - much beloved thespian and community icon dies

09 Jun 09:00 PM

Gay Edgecombe - Amazing actress and director passes away at almost 90

Dannevirke Market has variety of sources and opportunities
Tararua news

Dannevirke Market has variety of sources and opportunities

06 Jun 01:27 AM

There was plenty for visitors to see and buy.

Dannevirke group again pleads to Tararua District Council to consult on fluoridation
Tararua news

Dannevirke group again pleads to Tararua District Council to consult on fluoridation

05 Jun 02:30 AM

The group wants the council to look at more recent research.

It's a Rippa of a day – Hawke's Bay brings Rippa Rugby to Dannevirke primary players
Tararua news

It's a Rippa of a day – Hawke's Bay brings Rippa Rugby to Dannevirke primary players

04 Jun 11:40 PM

Hawkes Bay Rugby sponsored Rippa Rugby for primary players.

Steeplechases attract big crowd at Woodville
Tararua news

Steeplechases attract big crowd at Woodville

04 Jun 09:42 PM

There was a terrific turnout to some great horse racing in Woodville.

Viva Dannevegas lived up to its promise
Tararua news

Viva Dannevegas lived up to its promise

04 Jun 09:25 PM

Fundraiser ball for multisport complex nets $12,500.

Big focus on local football in Tararua
Tararua news

Big focus on local football in Tararua

02 Jun 07:02 PM

Primary and adult football all local last weekend

Spectacular landscapes and landmarks in photo competition
Tararua news

Spectacular landscapes and landmarks in photo competition

29 May 08:48 PM

There were more than 100 entries in the TDC competition.

Dannevirke Ballentynes Fashion Central hosts fashion show fundraiser
Tararua news

Dannevirke Ballentynes Fashion Central hosts fashion show fundraiser

29 May 08:09 PM

Fundraiser supports local radio stations, run by volunteers.

Viking concert a memorable end to Norway Day
Tararua news

Viking concert a memorable end to Norway Day

29 May 07:31 PM

Event featured guest artist and choir.

Dannevirke Community Board signs off on walkway
Tararua news

Dannevirke Community Board signs off on walkway

27 May 08:50 PM

Dannevirke Community Board pays last $1150 owing on walkway.

Dannevirke Community Board discusses boy racer issues
Tararua news

Dannevirke Community Board discusses boy racer issues

23 May 09:53 PM

Boy racers are causing trouble with burnouts in Dannevirke

Norway comes to Norsewood for celebration day
Tararua news

Norway comes to Norsewood for celebration day

23 May 07:58 PM

Celebrations took place in Norsewood for all of Sunday.

Dannevirke Sports Club celebrates Rugby Club Day with two wins
Tararua news

Dannevirke Sports Club celebrates Rugby Club Day with two wins

23 May 04:10 AM

Both local teams won on their club day.

Manawatu Third Division football played out between Dannevirke and Pahiatua
Tararua news

Manawatu Third Division football played out between Dannevirke and Pahiatua

23 May 04:09 AM

Dannevirke Vikings set out to revenge a previous loss against Post Office Hotel Pahiatua.

Nine-try romp gives Aotea Seniors first win of season
Tararua news

Nine-try romp gives Aotea Seniors first win of season

16 May 04:32 AM

Premier Hawke’s Bay Rugby clash delivers exhibition of attacking rugby.

Dannevirke hockey becoming a big hit with kids
Tararua news

Dannevirke hockey becoming a big hit with kids

16 May 04:18 AM

More than 175 junior hockey players turn out on Fridays in Dannevirke.

Dannevirke Rugby Colts lose to Feilding Yellow
Tararua news

Dannevirke Rugby Colts lose to Feilding Yellow

16 May 04:13 AM

Rugby Colts lost early lead and never recovered

Amazing Aurora Australis lights up Dannevirke sky
Tararua news

Amazing Aurora Australis lights up Dannevirke sky

16 May 03:59 AM

Dannevirke resident Ann Berry took great pictures of the aurora.

Floral artists learn to use autumn foliage
Tararua news

Floral artists learn to use autumn foliage

16 May 03:55 AM

Dannevirke's Monthly Meeting had a guest speaker from Palmerston North.

Dannevirke mans three Year Jiu-Jitsu Journey yields amazing results
Tararua news

Dannevirke mans three Year Jiu-Jitsu Journey yields amazing results

15 May 11:36 PM

Jamain Waretini recovers from severe stroke to win national Jiu Jitsu title

Dannevirke primary netball begins new season
Tararua news

Dannevirke primary netball begins new season

08 May 08:51 PM

Good weather greets opening of Dannevirke Junior Netball.

Readers offer support to knitting for Ukraine
Tararua news

Readers offer support to knitting for Ukraine

08 May 07:56 PM

Lots of support for Ukraine by local and HB knitters

Dannevirke’s Rangatira Croquet Club finds Golf Croquet winners
Tararua news

Dannevirke’s Rangatira Croquet Club finds Golf Croquet winners

06 May 09:00 PM

Dannevirke Croquet Club holds golf croquet champs

Norsewood Lions honour Past District Governor Marianna Schrijvers-Domper with Fellowship
Tararua news

Norsewood Lions honour Past District Governor Marianna Schrijvers-Domper with Fellowship

03 May 02:19 AM

Marianna has been a member of the Norsewood Lions club for more than 28 years.

'Never seen a storm quite like it': Dannevirke expat on UAE floods
Tararua news

'Never seen a storm quite like it': Dannevirke expat on UAE floods

03 May 12:51 AM

Scaffolding on the ground, street signs gone, Abu Dhabi resident reports.

Dannevirke Anzac Community Concert attracts talent and grateful crowd
Tararua news

Dannevirke Anzac Community Concert attracts talent and grateful crowd

02 May 09:38 PM

A large crowd attended an Anzac Concert on Anzac afternoon in Dannevirke

Dannevirke Anzac Day service held at 100-year-old cenotaph
Tararua news

Dannevirke Anzac Day service held at 100-year-old cenotaph

02 May 01:04 AM

Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro called people to remember all those who suffer.

Red sunrise heralds Anzac dawn service in Dannevirke
Tararua news

Red sunrise heralds Anzac dawn service in Dannevirke

01 May 11:05 PM

Dannevirke Dawn Service has red sunrise to thrill large crowd.

Great attendance and fields at Woodville Races
Tararua news

Great attendance and fields at Woodville Races

28 Apr 06:00 PM

A big crowd turned out for eight great races at Woodville.

Modern-day Mr Fixit: Police wave through man with urn on roof to cool overheating engine
Tararua news

Modern-day Mr Fixit: Police wave through man with urn on roof to cool overheating engine

27 Apr 09:46 PM

The latest report from No 8 wire hero Billy was that he ran out of petrol on the motorway.

Waipawa Volunteer Fire Brigade needs you
Tararua news

Waipawa Volunteer Fire Brigade needs you

26 Apr 03:48 AM

Waipawa Fire Brigade needs more volunteers during day.

Historic clock indulges in time travel
Tararua news

Historic clock indulges in time travel

24 Apr 12:12 AM

School clock discovered with unusual story.

Dannevirke Community Board listens and distributes to local organisations
Tararua news

Dannevirke Community Board listens and distributes to local organisations

23 Apr 11:59 PM

The topic of the fluoridation of the town's water supply was raised by a lobby group.

Visitors challenge Eileen Mary residents to indoor bowls
Tararua news

Visitors challenge Eileen Mary residents to indoor bowls

23 Apr 09:09 PM

20 visitors came to play indoor bowls against local residents.

Ruahine School Colour Run delights on many levels
Tararua news

Ruahine School Colour Run delights on many levels

23 Apr 08:45 PM

The run is an alternative fundraiser to the traditional gala.

Buck Mackay retires as Dannevirke Rugby Park’s long-serving groundsman
Tararua news

Buck Mackay retires as Dannevirke Rugby Park’s long-serving groundsman

21 Apr 09:00 PM

After 50 years serving rugby Buck Mackay retires

Local man opens only upholstery and canvas service in Waipukurau
Central Hawke's Bay Mail

Local man opens only upholstery and canvas service in Waipukurau

18 Apr 12:29 AM

Steve Bradley starts a new business, CHB Upholstery and Canvas LTD.

Small Holders Auction exceeds Pre-Covid levels
Tararua news

Small Holders Auction exceeds Pre-Covid levels

17 Apr 11:39 PM

A sale of chattels and chooks was well attended and profitable

Dannevirke and Pongaroa golf clubs qualify for Coronation Cup finals
Tararua news

Dannevirke and Pongaroa golf clubs qualify for Coronation Cup finals

17 Apr 11:07 PM

Eight golf teams competed to qualify for Coronation Cup.

A letter from Cairo - Newspaper report captures a Cairo reunion in 1943
Tararua news

A letter from Cairo - Newspaper report captures a Cairo reunion in 1943

17 Apr 09:03 PM

A letter sent home from Cairo in 1943 describes reunion of Dannevirke soldiers.

Exotic sheep sale a unique occasion at Dannevirke Showgrounds
Tararua news

Exotic sheep sale a unique occasion at Dannevirke Showgrounds

17 Apr 08:51 PM

Unique sale of rare sheep at Dannevirke.

Students learn about who goes to war at South School Anzac service
Tararua news

Students learn about who goes to war at South School Anzac service

17 Apr 08:22 PM

Everyone was involved in remembering the fallen.

Wai Splash Triathlon attracts potential stars
Tararua news

Wai Splash Triathlon attracts potential stars

16 Apr 11:53 PM

Junior athletes competed in the annual triathlon at Dannevirke's Wai Splash pool.

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