New Zealand
Long-standing Tararua councillor Peter Johns dies in accident
Tararua District Council is mourning the death of councillor of 15 years Peter Johns.
Latest from Tararua District Council
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
'Win, win, win': Floating solar panels to save estimated $50k and help pay power bills in Dannevirke
More than 400 floating solar panels will power the Dannevirke Wastewater treatment plant.
Community's 'eye-catching' pyramid Anzac memorial turns 100
The Wimbledon WWI memorial was built in 1925-26 by locals using Cape Turnagain stone.
Hawke's Bay Anzac Day guide: Where to go for dawn service
Crowds are expected to mark the day of remembrance, with clear skies forecast.
'Flood alarm' triggered on Tararua river, coastal campground told to prepare for evacuation
Roads blocked by both flooding and landslips, and power and cell coverage is out to some.
'Tragically taken': Hunter shot in bush near Dannevirke was 44-year-old father
Police say the fatal shooting was accidental and an investigation is underway.
Hawke's Bay and Tararua's cyclone extremes – a 194km/h gust, 253mm of rain
Highest gust in an area where people live was 126km/h in Mahia, where power is now out.
First Dannevirke solar farm under construction, with plans for another in 2027
The project's expected capacity is 23MW, the equivalent of powering 5000 homes.
Tararua District Council chooses rate increase of 4.83%
This year, the council decided not to undertake formal consultation.
Your guide to New Zealand's best Easter weekend events and more
Yet to plan your Easter weekend? We've got you covered.
Editorial: Tavern's Dame Jacinda Ardern book-burning on wrong side of history
OPINION: The Black Dog's pyre wasn’t a case put forward – it was an absence of argument.
'Long night': Campground damaged, narrow miss for family home
A Waipawa family count themselves fortunate after a large tree narrowly missed their home.
'We are all a little bit Viking': Two-day festival to bring town's history alive
Dress-ups, horses, combat, axe throwing, archery - Norsewood's popular festival is back.
'Trust is what needs to happen': Young councillors target youth engagement
Councillors Alison Amboy and Keshaan Te Waaka join forces for youth empowerment.
Water conservation advised before 'sun really turns up the heat'
MetService says December will start warm and wet, but dry conditions could set in later.
Tararua District's new Mayor Scott Gilmore on doing things different, curbing council spending
Tararua District Mayor Scott Gilmore joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video / Herald Now
School reopens after asbestos scare linked to magic sand
School was closed for a day so inspections could be carried out.
Owner closes historic tavern to ‘evil’ locals
Locals learned of the closure through a note in their fish and chips.
Tararua'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.'
'Time to step up': Rural fire brigade pleads for volunteers
The Herbertville Fire Station was once thriving, but now it needs volunteers to survive.
Injuries after two trucks roll on Central Hawke’s Bay highways, nearly 1000 homes without power
MetService has issued an orange wind warning for Hawke's Bay from 10am to 9pm on Tuesday.
Final results show big increase in voter turnout in Hawke's Bay, council makeups confirmed
Voter turnout rose significantly during the 2025 local elections in Hawke’s Bay.
Tight margins and upsets mark final local election results
Helen Lash retained Westland’s mayoralty by just eight votes in the final count.
Three candidates for and two against water meters in Tararua
Mayoral candidates are split over impending water meter installations in the district.