New Zealand'What a ride': 2025 Mt Ruapehu ski season a mixed bagA slow start, strong middle of the season and an abrupt washout was the story of 2025.27 Oct 05:14 PM
New ZealandCouncil staffer now deputy mayorSecond-term councillor Brenda Ralph is Ruapehu's new deputy.24 Oct 02:16 AM
New ZealandRuapehu ratepayers face $1m storm recovery billThe district has been battered by three storms in five months.22 Oct 02:45 AM
New ZealandUgly duckling? The mascot fiasco that has divided a small town for 30 years26 Aug 07:26 AM
New ZealandRuapehu College revokes policy to lock girls’ bathrooms after outcry, principal apologises14 Aug 06:30 AM
New ZealandMayor demands water plan U-turnRuapehu's mayor says the two-council model would cause 'extreme unaffordability'.07 Aug 09:15 PM
New Zealand'I jumped as much as the house': 3.8 quake rattles WhanganuiTremor was felt as far north as Ohakune and as far east as Palmerston North.07 Aug 05:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJulie Anne Genter: Time to prioritise public good over private gainThe Green Party calls for renewed investment in public services and climate action.04 Aug 04:59 PM
New ZealandHigh Noon Express opening marks opening of Mt Ruapehu ski season The High Noon Express chairlift has a vertical rise of 398m, offloading at 2322m.22 Jul 10:02 PM
Travel newsExplore local gems and dream destinations: A guide for curious Kiwi travellersAward-winning local gin, national opera tours, rail journeys and cruises.05 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand900km mission: 15-year-old's long ride to Parliament to support Māori wardsJack, 15, will ride from Whakatāne to Wellington, starting on June 28.16 Jun 08:21 PM
New Zealand‘It’s all backwards’: Father admitted to bar thanks to his daughter"It was a very proud moment to say the least." 09 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuTreaty settlement renames iconic sites in central North IslandThe name changes follow the Treaty settlement of iwi collective Te Korowai o Wainuiārua.19 May 12:35 AM
LifestyleCentenarian celebrates 103rd birthday with family and friendsJoan has two children alive, 11 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.16 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandRuapehu council grappling $700,000 overspendA review is under way and the mayor says it must be 'done in a fair and just way'.12 May 12:37 AM
KahuPuanga to star at Matariki celebrationsThe hautapu ceremony will be hosted by Ngāti Rangi at the base of Mt Ruapehu.04 May 09:40 PM
New Zealand‘Critical milestone’ for Whakapapa ski fieldRuapehu Mayor Weston Kirton is urging unity over the 10-year lease.02 May 12:37 AM
KahuCouncil cautioned against Māori ward biasA councillor wanted the Māori ward referendum labelled as discriminatory.26 Mar 10:47 PM
New ZealandRecycling crisis: Overflow, contamination could close waste stationRubbish dumped at Raetihi's recycling facility includes food waste and animal carcasses.23 Mar 09:04 PM
New ZealandFrom e-bikes to viaducts: What to expect on Whanganui’s new trailRiders can see landmarks like the Taonui and Hāpuawhenua Viaducts.14 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandDesert Road reopens after closure cost freight industry $100,000 dailyThe Desert Road closure forced 800 trucks daily on to a 40-minute detour.13 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandDesert Rd to reopen after two-month closure for major upgradesSH1 between Tūrangi and Waiouru was closed, forcing a 40-minute detour.12 Mar 08:39 PM
Kahu‘Benefit us all’: ‘Historic’ partnership deal signedNgāti Hāua Iwi Trust and Ruapehu District Council have signed a confidential agreement.26 Feb 09:04 PM
New ZealandNZTA faces backlash over rubbish issues on Desert Rd detour'It doesn't send a good message to tourists.'19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDesert Road closure puts Waimarino A & P Show on the map“You might just end up stuck, not stuck in a bad way, stuck in a good way.”12 Feb 02:48 AM
New ZealandBitumen spill wreaks havoc on vehicles along SH47 detourA courier driver noticed tarseal wrapped around his truck's wheels.05 Feb 12:32 AM
New Zealand'Freaking amazing': Desert Road closure brings boom to small townOhakune businesses have thrived since the two-month closure began.26 Jan 05:50 AM
New ZealandDesert Rd closure pushed back a week but concerns remain'I think motorists will throw their hands up in horror.'02 Dec 04:00 PM
