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'We wanted more': Four mums start their own health hub in rural town

The clinic's family-friendly flexibility could help solve healthcare worker shortage.

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.

'Almost smell' new highway: Mayor ready for pending opening

Highway costing $824.1 million to be open from June to motorists.

'We will not tolerate abuse': Head of Two by Twos church responds to sex abuse claims

Sect head overseer Wayne Dean says he has not been contacted the FBI or police.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

‘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.'

The history behind Makotuku’s restored gates and their significance

The restored gates in Makotuku honor the history of the village's former church.