Tararua news
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.
A career in sheep dog trials - 40 years, 12 titles
Tararua District farmer Bernard Arends had a big start to the sheep dog trials series.
'Blindsided': No more visiting the Viking building for information about Dannevirke
Tararua council's mission to 'save money' upsets locals, spurs petition for answers.
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.
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.
Rural news
'Rusty but running': 1940s bulldozer still going strong
Robin Hill retired at 58 and began collecting tractors, including a 1940s Fowler VF.
One dead, three injured in Central Otago ATV accident
One adult died at the scene and three people suffered minor to moderate injuries.
Tonnes of promise: Angus Bull Week set to make millions
Black beauties offer 'soundness, type and grunt' for buyers at four days of sales.
Car news and advice
Ridden: Harley-Davidson’s new Softail models
Softails are the core of this brand, accounting for 60% of global sales.
All Black Beauden Barrett kicks off Kiwi Defender Octa launch
Watch the rugby legend drive the $300k Octa 4x4 on his home turf.
Eight-year-old sets new lap record at famous Goodwood Motor Circuit
Alyssa smashed the previous record by 10min in her Austin Pedal Car.
More local news
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.
Picky eating is in the genes - so how do you know if your child is a 'problem feeder'?
Rose Bertram knows exactly what it is like to clash with a picky eater at meal times.
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.