Tararua news
Woodville cemetery tours planned
Check out some of the histories of Woodville's pioneers in its 150th year.
Pahīatua Christmas parade draws crowd
Explore Christmas includes a parade and market day.
Pahīatua Christmas parade draws crowd
Explore Christmas includes a parade and market day.
Merry Christmas Norsewood - you now have connectivity
After years of battling the issue of lack of connectivity, Tararua District is winning.
Pahīatua's Christmas Grotto giving back to the community
The grotto's only entry condition is a donation to the foodbank, if people can manage.
Premium
Inspiration for Napier’s Tom Parker Fountain revealed: Michael Fowler
Opinion: Fountain gift greatly received by the Napier Borough Council.
John Jenkins: Big changes needed for Hawkes Bay Racing’s viability
OPINION: No further racing until the track is renovated.
Gail Pope: Journey to Ōtūkapuarangi: A letter from 1886
OPINION: An unidentified woman vividly described her trip to the Pink and White Terraces.
‘Suppository of all wisdom’ and other interesting utterances: Wyn Drabble
OPINION: Kids’ attempts at difficult words can at least be humorous.
Hawke's Bay's economic future relies heavily on six industries (and tourism isn't one): Report
Tourism has been left off a top-six list of industries to drive Hawke's Bay's economy.
Napier's assets, including its airport share, moved to new council company
'We can’t keep doing things the same way and expect a different result,' mayor says.
Rural News
'Remarkable': Ian calls time after 47 years at Rotorua company
"If you’re loyal to them, they will be loyal to you."
Boozy Christmas farm theft leads to comedy of errors in 1923
"On arriving at the courthouse, they actually tried to sell the pig to its real owner."
'You have to adapt to survive': Pollination keeps beekeeper afloat
“We had to find a happy balance, or we would’ve been out of business two years ago.”
Vege tips: What to do with too much produce
OPINION: There’s almost no easier way to preserve food than dehydrating.
Thundestorm alerts issued around NZ, motorists warned to take care
Motorists are being warned to drive 'carefully' as heavy falls start in Rotorua, Taupō.
Vintage treasures await at Geraldine's car and machinery museum
There's something for everyone at the Geraldine Vintage Car & Machinery Club Museum.
Lifestyle news
Colossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store planned
Vast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.
JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth
Most older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.
The solo migrant mum hoping to win NZ a Mrs Universe title
'I’m ready to stand up for New Zealand, but I need support from New Zealand.'
Car news and advice
Best reviews of 2024: Toyota C-HR GR Sport
The GR Sport offers more performance than the standard car. But it's still not sporty.
BMW revives Techno Violet for Kith M1 and XM special editions
BMW and Kith unveil a Techno Violet-themed M1 art car and a limited-edition XM SUV.
2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 hits 96km/h in 2.3 seconds
ZR1 joins hypercar legends with staggering performance figures released by Chevrolet.
OneRoof property news
Woman behind $26m mansion sale: ‘I was told I would never be a good agent’
Top agent isn’t afraid to knock on people’s doors.
Church elder's dying wish fulfilled as iconic estate sells to loving family - 'that's what Mum and Dad would want'
Waterfront home has hosted countless weddings free of charge.
Brokenwood Mysteries trophy home has a $5m-plus price tag
"They hired the barn off us, although I’ve got no idea who got murdered."
More local news
Elske celebrates successful year with a Christmas Lunch
Elske Centre closed 18 months ago but the group managed to find a way to continue.
Woodville Lions President - Coast to Coast has to be experienced to be appreciated
The Coast to Coast ride for charity has been going since 1993.
Lions’ 2024 Coast to Coast ride tops 1,750,000km
The annual motorcycle ride for charity is on this weekend.
Junior cricketers aiming for great experience at Riverbend
The open tournament has been going since 1979.
Geological features in Tararua District eyed as potential heritage sites
Could Te Apiti become a world heritage site?
The innovative new game that uncovers hidden stories
Hayden Hape is excited by the innovative new game and what it could bring to the district.
Briefs: White Ribbon, toll submissions, Bush Telegraph closure
Brief news from around the district and the country.
Christchurch park's Polish connection to Pahīatua
Five surviving Polish children were able to attend the unveiling.
Help-n-Hand looking for community input as it reviews services
The service has been helping people in Pahīatua for a number of years.
Long-awaited ambulance station due to start construction in new year
The new Pahīatua station is part of St John's vision to expand ambulance services.
'Incredible': new Kāinga Ora homes praised
Dannevirke locals got an opportunity to see the newly built homes for themselves.
Hot windy weather in Hawke's Bay and Tararua brings threat of fire restrictions
Fire and Emergency New Zealand continually monitors all parts of the country.
Become a tour guide when you retire
Being a tour guide is a terrific outlet to interact with people.