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
New Zealand‘Just stunned silence’: Mill closure shocks rural community'Our local towns... it’s probably going to wreck them.'10 Sep 08:07 PM
New ZealandTruck carrying 'dangerous goods' catches fireFire crews returned to the scene to make sure the fire wasn’t going to reignite.04 Sep 10:34 PM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu life pass holders 'devastated' at losing their $4k passes after liquidation'The majority of life pass holders have had a very sour taste left in their mouth.'04 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand#RescueRuapehu campaign launchedA petition urges the Government to intervene to save hundreds of jobs.03 Sep 08:46 PM
New Zealand'No one is going to want to live here': Proposed mill closure threatens townThe proposed closure of two large North Island mills is already hurting the local economy.29 Aug 03:32 AM
New Zealand'Outdated' rural copper landlines on way out'There is no need for anybody to be using it.'27 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Keep the lights on’: Community rallies over mills threat'I believe this can be fixed – there needs to be an intervention.'27 Aug 02:56 AM
New ZealandMayors 'cautiously optimistic' about keeping mills from closingThe Government has invited the mayors to work with WPI on possible solutions.22 Aug 09:59 PM
New Zealand‘We pulled out all the stops’: Rampant power costs crush hope for Ruapehu millsChief executive Mike Ryan said rapidly increasing energy prices were unsustainable.21 Aug 09:53 PM
Kahu‘Don’t be scared, mate’: Councillors defend Māori wardCouncillors are talking with the community about the future of Ruapehu's Māori ward.16 Aug 12:27 AM
Kahu‘Backward move’: Councillor slams mandate to undo Māori wardsFiona Kahukura Hadley-Chase says it is an attempt to 'diminish Māori representation'.14 Aug 09:25 PM
New ZealandWhanganui ambulance officers under pressurePatients may have to self-transport to hospital or a medical clinic during planned strike.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'No cash, no housing’: Council calls on Government to actRuapehu District Council says it is bowing out from financing housing developments.14 Aug 01:32 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: We’re getting close to an energy crisisOPINION: Our electricity prices last week were said to be the highest in the world.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWater funding remains problem for councilsA rural mayor says there’s no incentive for councils to band together in new entities.07 Aug 08:41 PM
New Zealand'Mountain keeps getting higher': Operational pause at Ruapehu millsWPI chief executive Mike Ryan says 'some sort of government intervention' may be required.05 Aug 11:23 PM
KahuCouncil calls public meetings on future of Māori wardRuapehu District Council will have meetings in Ohakune and Taumarunui.02 Aug 01:16 AM
Kahu'The community had its say'Ruapehu District Council wants an exemption from new legislation on Māori wards.30 Jul 03:12 AM
New ZealandNew facility for Central Plateau emergency operationsIt will provide a central point for search and rescue operations and emergency management.21 Jul 11:55 PM
