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 ZealandHistoric train and murder on the express to feature in Art Deco FestivalUp to 3500 people may be aboard for rides as steam train nostalgia returns in February. 21 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumNew 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
PremiumNew ZealandWritten warning for council employee over dead possum in drinking water reservoir08 Jul 06:00 PM
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
New ZealandWoodville shearer sets new world recordThe eight-hour tally of 601 lambs was 91 better than the previous record.05 Feb 04:02 AM
New Zealand'Beyond common sense': Why Kiwi campsite is closing for ChristmasCouncil says 'verbal abuse' from anti-mandate protesters partly to blame for closure.07 Nov 01:07 AM
