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
New ZealandMan's nights 'unbearably lonely' after wife of 46 years killed by drug-using driverJohn Meihana had both methamphetamine and a high level of cannabis in his system.21 Jan 05:00 AM
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
PremiumNew ZealandTararua's Tracey Collis on leadership, community and life after the mayoralty14 Oct 05:00 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
New ZealandNZ’s $800m new stretch of state highway opens to trafficJust how important this highway is "cannot be overstated", project manager says.10 Jun 08:27 PM
New ZealandManawatū-Tararua highway to be formally opened on June 7 – traffic set to roll in following weekEight years after the gorge closed, a new route to Manawatū is almost ready to open.29 May 01:59 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
New Zealand'Almost smell' new highway: Mayor ready for pending opening Highway costing $824.1 million to be open from June to motorists.29 Apr 01:45 AM
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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOn top of the world: Laura Bradley claims record number of wins by a female shearerFrom Papatawa to the big time - Laura Bradley's remarkable 16 wins.02 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandBoil water notice for Woodville after rodent droppings found on reservoir raftersResidents should boil water for drinking, cooking, and brushing teeth.25 Mar 01:01 AM
New ZealandWoodville celebrates sheep farming history with 'Woolville' weekendWool has played a significant role in Woodville's local economy and town life.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Highly preventable:’ Man killed on highway warned not to hitchhike two hours earlierChristopher Connell's last words to police before he died were that he 'loved life'.31 Jan 03:47 AM
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 Zealand'Bowl the toll' - residents march to protest toll proposalThe voices of protest could be heard on the streets of Woodville.05 Oct 04:09 AM
New ZealandDriver high on cannabis drifted into oncoming lane before killing Raglan mumCannabis-affected driver Darren Lahood crashed into an oncoming car.29 Jul 06:14 AM
New Zealand'Holy s***!': Violent gang member reacts as he learns how long his jail term isVictims included an innocent householder, a prison guard, a policewoman and two inmates.10 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay in brief: Respected Napier-born Navy chief leaves top jobThe respected seaman attended Richmond School, Wycliffe Intermediate and William Colenso.22 Feb 10:13 PM
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 ZealandCompany failed two young men killed in a crash$80m-a-year company relied on a young worker-for-hire in ways it should not have.23 Aug 10:45 PM
New ZealandTruck rolls, train hits ute as three injured in Tararua crashesThe train was still on the tracks but stopped a few hundred metres from the intersection.30 Jul 07:26 PM
New ZealandA right royal celebration in WoodvilleThere was a special guest at Tararua District's ceremony for the coronation.06 May 11:13 PM
New ZealandTararua District will get the royal treatment for the coronationDannevirke's High Street will be decked out for the coronation.03 May 03:01 AM
New ZealandThe Woodville pet killers: Bloodthirsty pitbulls terrorise town for monthsTwo menacing dogs behind spate of serious attacks on pets in middle of night.05 Apr 01:22 AM
