PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFirst Dannevirke solar farm under construction, with plans for another in 2027The project's expected capacity is 23MW peak, the equivalent of powering 5000 homes.03 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTararua District Council chooses rate increase of 4.83%This year, the council decided not to undertake formal consultation.31 Mar 08:04 PM
TravelYour guide to New Zealand's best Easter weekend events and moreYet to plan your Easter weekend? We've got you covered. 23 Mar 06:00 PM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: Tavern's Dame Jacinda Ardern book-burning on wrong side of history23 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We are all a little bit Viking': Two-day festival to bring town's history alive03 Feb 11:23 PM
PoliticsTararua District's new Mayor Scott Gilmore on doing things different, curbing council spendingWatch23 Nov 07:40 PM
New ZealandTararua's new deputy mayor on her plans for next three years'We haven’t always agreed, and I don’t think that’s a bad thing in a duo.'04 Nov 11:29 PM
New Zealand'Time to step up': Rural fire brigade pleads for volunteersThe Herbertville Fire Station was once thriving, but now it needs volunteers to survive. 22 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandInjuries after two trucks roll on Central Hawke’s Bay highways, nearly 1000 homes without powerMetService has issued an orange wind warning for Hawke's Bay from 10am to 9pm on Tuesday.21 Oct 02:28 AM
New ZealandFinal results show big increase in voter turnout in Hawke's Bay, council makeups confirmedVoter turnout rose significantly during the 2025 local elections in Hawke’s Bay.17 Oct 01:57 AM
PoliticsTight margins and upsets mark final local election resultsHelen Lash retained Westland’s mayoralty by just eight votes in the final count.17 Oct 01:37 AM
New ZealandThree candidates for and two against water meters in TararuaMayoral candidates are split over impending water meter installations in the district. 14 Oct 08:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTararua's Tracey Collis on leadership, community and life after the mayoraltyTracey Collis reflects on nine years as mayor as Scott Gilmore prepares to take her spot.14 Oct 05:00 PM
PoliticsHow tiny margins flipped councils – and ended big-city dynastiesJonathan Larsen looks set to edge Snow Tane by just five votes in Kaipara.13 Oct 01:48 AM
New ZealandAvoiding a 'ghost town': Quake rule changes praised by museum bossDannevirke museum relieved at the proposed lifeline for quake-prone buildings. 08 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Classic spring': Weekend brings strong wind watch for Hawke's BayForecasters warn gusts could reach near severe gale strength in exposed parts.12 Sep 02:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Not about taking the freedom': Council adopts new camping bylawTararua freedom campers and council now have bylaw in place to better manage camping. 10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandInnovative bridge rebuild in Tararua saves time and money Recycled beams from another bridge saved $10,000 in reconstructing the Otanga Rd bridge. 03 Sep 12:10 AM
New Zealand'150 clicks by the end of the straight': School speed limit changes in spotlight in TararuaSharon Cameron says she's welcoming consultation on proposed speed limit changes.20 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Sense of community': Youngest frontline ambulance officer wins awardAndreas Jackson is currently the youngest frontline ambulance officer in Tararua.13 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandTwo more candidates join Tararua mayoral raceCouncillor Steve Wallace and newbie Michael Spence announced their mayoral candidacy. 29 Jul 11:36 PM
New Zealand'Hard to understand': Candidate on council's $5m water meter planAlison Amboy says water metering decision by council left many surprised.08 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWritten warning for council employee over dead possum in drinking water reservoirA member of the public notified NZ's water authority after the council staffer didn't.08 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandTararua District Council to install water metersMeter installations will begin at the end of this year and will make things 'fairer'.22 Jun 01:40 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: If freezing works close, rural towns die. We need a plan to save themOPINION: The shape of traditional sheep and beef country has changed over the past decade.26 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Bang on commuting time': Red thunderstorm warning issued in NorthlandMetService says the watch will begin at 5pm and last until 6am tomorrow.26 May 05:01 AM
New ZealandDead against it? Freedom camping at cemeteries set for a crackdownFreedom campers seeking a dead quiet sleep may have to look elsewhere.20 May 11:34 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely stunning': New $825m highway nears completionThe new highway will open in June, with the exact date not yet set.09 May 01:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Blindsided': No more visiting the Viking building for information about DannevirkeTararua council's mission to 'save money' upsets locals, spurs petition for answers.06 May 06:00 PM
