Tararua news
Dannevirke man puts plane that crash landed 50 years ago back in the air - sort of
‘You’re not going to fly it, are you?'
Tararua District Council to install water meters
Meter installations will begin at the end of this year and will make things 'fairer'.
Pedestrian critically injured in crash police suspect was intentional
'Early indications are the crash was intentional.'
Dead against it? Freedom camping at cemeteries set for a crackdown
Freedom campers seeking a dead quiet sleep may have to look elsewhere.
'We wanted more': Four mums start their own health hub in rural town
The clinic's family-friendly flexibility could help solve healthcare worker shortage.
A career in sheep dog trials - 40 years, 12 titles
Tararua District farmer Bernard Arends had a big start to the sheep dog trials series.
Six people injured in two crashes near Dannevirke
Six people were injured, two of them seriously, after two crashes near Dannevirke.
'Opens the river': 1889 rabbit weir removed for fish passage
Built to slow a rabbit plague, the weir was removed but a 3D digital version will remain.
Rural news
Roads cut off, homes evacuated in the south as Auckland hit by thunderstorms
Severe weather hits as school holidays begin, with evacuations in Marlborough.
Greystone’s Georgia Mehlhopt takes top viticulture prize
The competition is open to contestants from Nelson, North Canterbury and Waitaki.
Amelia Marsden wins Nelson Young Grower title
Amelia Marsden is keen for other young people to consider a career in horticulture.
Car news and advice
Me & My Car: Greg Murphy’s Cupra Formentor VZ
Cupra stands for "Cup Racer" so it makes sense that it appeals to the motorsport legend.
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Synthetic salvation: Lamborghini bets on e-fuels to keep the roar alive
Lamborghini’s new twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 works with both petrol and synthetic fuels.
More local news
'Each one had their own story': Author explores WWII experiences
'Don’t know what you don’t know until you go digging': Dannevirke man's historic journey.
Surprise game for Super Rugby star in Napier game
Five games of Premier rugby saw 411 points, including 63 tries.
Dozens of earthquake-prone buildings on Dannevirke’s main street given extension
Almost 40 buildings on the township's main street require earthquake strengthening.
Mayor encourages public protest at Napier Health Centre over overnight health care
Over 100 signed a health services 'Buller Declaration', and the mayor urged them to rally.
'Iconic': The big plan for one of NZ's oldest rātā trees
A conservation project the size of 88 rugby fields will surround it.
Stories of heroism unearthed as ‘long unseen' Dannevirke treasures go up for auction
A firefighter's sacrifice, and a Navy man's bravery - the back stories behind the medals.