Latest from Dannevirke

'Hard to understand': Candidate on council's $5m water meter plan

Alison Amboy says water metering decision by council left many surprised.

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'.

Ex-Outlaws leader bought guns for protection while on parole, sold meth to pay for them

The convicted drug dealer was a friend of murdered Outlaws president Peter Lui.

On The Up: 'Pacific's Strongest' - Dannevirke man drags Samoan bus down the road by himself

Jarna Mihaere weighs 165kg, and he needed all of that.

NZ’s $800m new stretch of state highway opens to traffic

Just how important this highway is "cannot be overstated", project manager says.

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.

'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.

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.

‘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.