New ZealandMan dies falling down bankA man has died in Ohakune early this morning after it appears he jumped over a deer fence which had an 8 metre drop on the other side.15 Jun 12:15 AM
New ZealandPerson killed in Ohakune house fireOne person has died following a house fire in Rangataua near Ohakune early this morning.18 May 01:44 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate death of nine-year-oldPolice are investigating the unexplained death of a nine-year-old boy at his home at Raetihi, north of Wanganui, today.07 Dec 01:22 AM
TravelOhakune: A hike you'll all likeA ramble through forest near Ohakune is a pleasant diversion for the whole family, finds Libby Nicholson-Moon.15 Oct 11:00 PM
TravelNga Haerenga: The Mountains to Sea linkThis 317km mountainbiking link extends from the Central North Island to the Whanganui River Road and is one of the 18 New Zealand cycle trails which will eventually extend 2000km throughout the country.18 Dec 09:12 PM
TravelOhakune: Free wheeling on the Fishers TrackAndrew Alderson loses some desk-jockey flab while trying out a new cycle trail.18 Dec 08:00 PM
TravelMt Ruapehu: Under the volcanoYou're never too old to enjoy your first outing on a pair of skis, discovers Andy Kenworthy during a weekend on Mt Ruapehu.19 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelCentral Plateau: It's (almost) all downhillHaving fallen into disuse once rail made life easier, the Central Plateau's Old Coach Rd is now being utilised by cyclists. Diana Clement got on her bike.22 Apr 05:30 PM
Manufacturing80 jobs axed at Ohakune sawmillAnother 80 job losses announced today in a third sawmill unable to profitably export timber suggests the wood industry is in crisis, says a union representing workers in the sector.16 Dec 06:29 AM
New ZealandPair escape plane crash unhurtTwo occupants of a plane which crashed near Ohakune this morning have survived unscathed.25 Oct 10:25 PM
New ZealandFun on the slopes as Turoa opensJason Price spent a freezing night in his car so he could be among the first snowboarders on Turoa's slopes yesterday.17 Jun 04:00 PM
