Latest from Woodville
NZ’s $800m new stretch of state highway opens to traffic
Just how important this highway is "cannot be overstated", project manager says.
Manawatū-Tararua highway to be formally opened on June 7 – traffic set to roll in following week
Eight years after the gorge closed, a new route to Manawatū is almost ready to open.
Woodville celebrates sheep farming history with 'Woolville' weekend
Wool has played a significant role in Woodville's local economy and town life.
‘Highly preventable:’ Man killed on highway warned not to hitchhike two hours earlier
Christopher Connell's last words to police before he died were that he 'loved life'.
Tararua mayor’s ultimatum over highway toll
Her council will refuse to take back maintenance of three detour routes if road is tolled.
'Bowl the toll' - residents march to protest toll proposal
The voices of protest could be heard on the streets of Woodville.
Driver high on cannabis drifted into oncoming lane before killing Raglan mum
Cannabis-affected driver Darren Lahood crashed into an oncoming car.
'Holy s***!': Violent gang member reacts as he learns how long his jail term is
Victims included an innocent householder, a prison guard, a policewoman and two inmates.
Hawke’s Bay in brief: Respected Napier-born Navy chief leaves top job
The respected seaman attended Richmond School, Wycliffe Intermediate and William Colenso.
Woodville to boil water for days after possum found in treatment tank
Three consecutive days of clear testing are needed before the notice can be lifted.
Company 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.
Truck rolls, train hits ute as three injured in Tararua crashes
The train was still on the tracks but stopped a few hundred metres from the intersection.
A right royal celebration in Woodville
There was a special guest at Tararua District's ceremony for the coronation.
Tararua District will get the royal treatment for the coronation
Dannevirke's High Street will be decked out for the coronation.
The Woodville pet killers: Bloodthirsty pitbulls terrorise town for months
Two menacing dogs behind spate of serious attacks on pets in middle of night.
Woodville shearer sets new world record
The eight-hour tally of 601 lambs was 91 better than the previous record.
'Beyond common sense': Why Kiwi campsite is closing for Christmas
Council says 'verbal abuse' from anti-mandate protesters partly to blame for closure.
From dominatrix 'meth queen' to dog trainer: Early prison release for drug dealer
A woman who dealt millions worth of meth is to be released from prison early.
Protesters at Woodville Campground refused to leave
"It went from nice quiet caravan park to absolute bedlam in about an hour."
Live: Two Covid cases in Tauranga; one in Manawatū - 'We know there will be concern', says PM
As Aucklanders wait for their day of freedom, another city is now dealing with a new case.
Masterton Covid cases linked to Killer Beez
A number of gang members travelled from around the country to Masterton for a weekend.
Up to 33 unvaccinated Whanganui DHB workers could lose jobs
The staff will be stood down on pay.
'We're doing what we can': Tararua wary after Covid cases reported
Some people visiting a location of interest haven't been wearing masks, store says.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).
NZ and the road ahead: Forgotten sufferers 'are really angry' about Covid spending
The Road Ahead finds businesses and politicians working flat out - and a nation spending.