New ZealandUgly duckling? The mascot fiasco that has divided a small town for 30 years'I often get the blame from some people for the duck.' 26 Aug 07:26 AM
New ZealandRuapehu College revokes policy to lock girls’ bathrooms after outcry, principal apologisesOne parent pulled her daughter out of school after she came home to use the bathroom.14 Aug 06:30 AM
New ZealandWater showdown: Mayor's affordability plea rejectedRuapehu District Council will go ahead with a partnership with Whanganui.13 Aug 10:19 PM
Travel newsExplore local gems and dream destinations: A guide for curious Kiwi travellers05 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand900km mission: 15-year-old's long ride to Parliament to support Māori wards16 Jun 08:21 PM
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
New Zealand'Extremely sad situation': Dog euthanised after attacking 5-year-old at schoolThe dog was surrendered to the council by its owners and euthanised.05 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi freeride skier big victory on world stage'You just have no idea what it’s going to look like on a camera.'01 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuIwi kickstarts whānau housing dreamNgāti Rangi has completed its first small-scale affordable rental development in Ohakune.30 Oct 08:02 PM
KahuNgāti Rangi appoints new tribal rūnanga chairTroy Brown will take on the role in December when Whetu Moataane stands down.29 Oct 08:13 PM
KahuCEO resigns from large farming businessAndrew Beijeman is moving on after 10 years with Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation.17 Oct 07:46 PM
New ZealandFears mill closures could create ‘ghost towns’Raetihi residents say the negative flow-on effect is already being felt.07 Oct 10:51 PM
New ZealandNZTA advises Auckland to Wellington motorists to avoid SH1A detour of 23km or about 16mins will be in place.04 Oct 04:13 AM
New ZealandRuapehu mayor: Chateau Tongariro issues not insurmountableRuapehu's mayor says there are 'credible developers' interested in restoring it.24 Sep 01:49 AM
