Tararua news
From farm roots to vet career: New graduate's journey to change farmer perceptions
Sarah Fannin wants to work alongside farmers as an asset and an ally for animal health.
Woman charged with injuring pedestrian after allegedly driving into him
Police have charged a 43-year-old woman after a pedestrian was injured.
'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.
'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.
Anzac Day commemorations: Your guide to the services planned for Hawke's Bay
More than 30 Anzac Day services will be held across Hawke’s Bay this Friday.
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.
Rural news
The big return: Why the Sunday roast is back in fashion
The Sunday roast is becoming a symbol of connection and tradition.
'This is the perfect food': Comvita founder on honey's healing journey
Alan Bougen founded Comvita with Claude Stratford, inspired by bees and healing.
Kiwi first-time farmer on what Clarkson's reality show gets right and wrong
As in Clarkson's Farm, author Rebecca Hayter switched city living for the country.
Car news and advice
Mahindra XUV 3XO first drive: X marks the spot
Mahindra takes a swing at a popular segment with the launch of a new baby SUV.
BYD Shark 6 Premium review: popularity contrast
The Shark 6 PHEV is positively radical compared to traditional 1-tonne utes.
Audi’s new gaming chairs keep the drive alive (even at your desk)
Audi gets into gaming with a collection of premium seats bristling with ergonomic tech.
More local news
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.
‘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.