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Investigation into cause of house fire
'The damage was significant and we have a specialist fire investigator out there.'
Council calls public meetings on future of Māori ward
Ruapehu District Council will have meetings in Ohakune and Taumarunui.
'The community had its say'
Ruapehu District Council wants an exemption from new legislation on Māori wards.
New facility for Central Plateau emergency operations
It will provide a central point for search and rescue operations and emergency management.
Rotokura Reserve walk had 'precious' experience in store for local walkers
The reserve is in the Tongariro National Park.
Ruapehu civil defence controller calls for more resources
'Communities are the first level of response during emergencies'
Iwi and council identify preferred site for Raetihi hub
It could be the biggest build the Waimarino township has seen.
Person suffers smoke inhalation in house fire
A kitchen fire spread to the roof of the Raetihi house.
'Simply unsustainable': Recycling station overflowing
“The bins, it seems, are not big enough.”
First official marae hui for Ruapehu District Council
“This meeting is expected to be the first of many held at marae throughout the district.."
Phoenix flying as New Zealand Junior Motorcross title beckons
The rise of Ōhau rider Phoenix Van Dusschoten has been a feature of the season.
75-year-old arrested after 250 cannabis plants found near Whanganui River
Air Force and cops combine in raid on former hemp growing site.
School closed for 40-plus years transformed
It now has a bus shelter, a functional swimming pool, a tennis court and more.
Raetihi's Royal Theatre set for new age of cinema
The grand reopening of the theatre will occur on Saturday, April 27.
Raetihi's prehistoric delight
Among the collection is the costume of Dr Alan Grant worn by Kiwi actor Sam Neill
Police investigate cause of abandoned house fire
Crews from Ohakune and Raetihi were called to SH49 on Tuesday night.
Ruapehu farm gates open for outdoor adventure
Raetihi farmers open their gates for a quad-sapping adventure.
Public feedback sought on bid to operate Tūroa skifield
The Department of Conservation is seeking public feedback on Pure Tūroa's application.
A man for all artists: Bill Milbank remembered for his dedication to Whanganui and NZ artists
He also instigated the Tylee Cottage artist-in-residence programme in 1987.