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Tararua news
'Almost smell' new highway: Mayor ready for pending opening
Highway costing $824.1 million to be open from June to motorists.
Tararua mayor set to be challenged for top spot by a councillor
Tracey Collis is facing a challenge for the top position from Scott Gilmore.
'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.
‘What is there to lose?’ Couple take over one of North Island’s most remote pubs
Five families from the area purchased the pub in 2024 so the community wouldn’t lose it.
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.
'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.
Rural news
'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.
Bay of Islands Pony Club - the country's oldest - turning 75
BOI Pony Club marking 75 years of education in riding and horse care.
Amelia Linzey: Driving growth and prosperity in a nation that loves to win
Opinion: These are four sectors that hold potential to propel Aotearoa to turn on growth.
Car news and advice
Nissan Ariya Engage review: green effect
It's taken a while, but the Nissan Ariya is finally here. Was it worth the wait?
Isuzu D-Max EV charges up for 2026 launch with diesel-beating power
Isuzu's electric ute will have a 1000kg payload and a full 3500kg towing capacity.
If Geely built a Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV, it would look like this
Geely has aimed high for the new flagship SUV from its Zeekr brand.
More local news
‘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.
‘High time we had a bylaw’: Freedom camper defecates on grass outside their vehicle
'We don’t want people setting up camp and staying for months at places.'
Claim part-timers won’t solve Hawke’s Bay’s problems
A departing councillor says amalgamation to create fulltimers could fix the issues.
Shearer dips out in record bid in Tararua
Jamie Skiffington didn't know when to give up.
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.
‘In the right area’: Mayor says new Dannevirke mill is compliant after seven noise complaints
'It’s a new business and they have invested heavily and it’s in the right area.'