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 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
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
PremiumEditorialEditorial: If freezing works close, rural towns die. We need a plan to save them26 May 05:00 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'Blindsided': No more visiting the Viking building for information about Dannevirke06 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: ‘It’s an engineering marvel’: $824m highway completion draws closer'The thing that jumps out is it feels like a highway now.'03 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘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.'18 Feb 09:09 PM
New ZealandClaim part-timers won’t solve Hawke’s Bay’s problemsA departing councillor says amalgamation to create fulltimers could fix the issues.18 Feb 12:20 AM
New ZealandThe history behind Makotuku’s restored gates and their significanceThe restored gates in Makotuku honor the history of the village's former church.12 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom 6400 cars a day to 150: The future of existing routes when $820m highway opensThe impending $820m highway opening has raised questions about two alternate routes.05 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Safer and more resilient’ Route 52 upgrade completeHistoric Route 52 roading upgrade complete after four years.29 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘In the right area’: Mayor says new Dannevirke mill is compliant after seven noise complaints'It’s a new business and they have invested heavily and it’s in the right area.'16 Jan 12:52 AM
New ZealandSale of Hawke’s Bay forest nets $4m for councilTararua District Council has sold a forest. Now other assets are headed for the market.20 Dec 11:38 PM
New ZealandNorsewood residents warned to boil all drinking waterAny water used from the Norsewood public supply should be boiled said council.06 Nov 01:33 AM
New ZealandTararua council to move chambers, saving ratepayers $91k a yearTCC is relocating its chambers to Dannevirke Town Hall to save ratepayers money.05 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandTararua mayor’s ultimatum over highway tollHer council will refuse to take back maintenance of three detour routes if road is tolled.16 Oct 09:43 PM
New ZealandToll plan for new North Island highway faces scrutiny over traffic estimates'The vehicle numbers do not stack up from previous use and do not reflect real data.'26 Sep 01:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Not good enough': Low-income homeowners owe council thousands after error went undiscovered for six yearsLetters have been sent to hundreds of impacted ratepayers, who are now facing hefty bills.23 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment offers an extra $4.55m for cyclone recovery in Hawke's BayMoney will provide expertise to speed up Wairoa, Pakowhai and Pōrangahau flood protection.20 Aug 10:34 PM
New ZealandProposed Tararua District Council bylaw gives power to deal with complaintsCouncil bylaws are causing a stir with the A&P Show Association in Dannevirke.01 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay news in brief: Four injured, two seriously, in Napier crashFour people were injured in the Thursday crash, two seriously and two with minor injuries.01 Aug 12:38 AM
New ZealandCompletion on track for Dannevirke fluoridation plantThe installation and commissioning of a fluoridation plant in Dannevirke is progressing.10 Jul 01:20 AM
New Zealand'Steep rise': Tararua council considers ‘smoothing’ of ratesTararua mayor conscious of 'intergenerational debt'.27 Jun 12:33 AM
New ZealandAdopt Kevin Buckston: Not-so-gruff billy goat has new home in Tararua DistrictThe rescue goat was placed up for adoption, but it took just hours to find him a home.04 Apr 12:46 AM
New ZealandSearch for man missing after hike north of WellingtonThe missing man is believed to be a 72-year-old experienced tramper.27 Feb 04:48 AM
New ZealandWoodville to boil water for days after possum found in treatment tankThree consecutive days of clear testing are needed before the notice can be lifted.15 Feb 11:54 PM
New Zealand'People make mistakes': Plea for drivers to slow down after 9 crash deaths in 9 weeksThere are many factors behind a spike in fatalities, police say.15 Feb 04:30 AM
New ZealandSmall household item almost sparks disaster at Dannevirke Transfer StationA common household item almost spelt disaster at the dump.13 Feb 09:56 PM
