Travellers flock to Ohakune for school holidays
The late notice of Mt Ruapehu's ski fields opening left some businesses out in the cold
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Snow and people return to Mt Ruapehu slopes
The shift to an El Nino climate driver has helped improve conditions for making snow.
School's out! A guide to family-friendly travel in the North Island this holidays
Think interactive exhibits, adrenaline pumping rides and Matariki festivals.
'Exploited a vulnerable student': Ruapehu teacher struck off after sex with student
A school caretaker found the pair in a classroom close to one another.
Club rugby: Kaierau eye home semifinal in Ruapehu trip
It's the penultimate round of Tasman Tanning Premier club rugby.
Ruapehu ski passes on sale as soon as next week following $1 bid for mountain
Lift passes could be on sale as early as next week under the new ownership.
Comment: The future is Māori
Helen Leahy, Pou Ārahi of Nga Waihua o Paerangi, writes about investing in whānau.
Peggy Frew of Ōhakune awarded a QSM for her long service to local communities
Frew has been working for half a century for the Ruapehu and Whanganui communities.
New chapter starts for Ruapehu council and iwi
The agreement establishes 'a framework for a co-operative and collaborative future'.
Chateau Tongariro future still uncertain
The building's earthquake resilience is still being assessed.
Calls for greater fuel competition in Whanganui and Ruapehu
The Whanganui council has contacted lower-price suppliers in a bid to drive prices down.
'Reminded every day': Sole survivor of crash that killed four football mates ready for answers
Crash survivor wants answers.
New Ruapehu ski field operators close to being revealed
Ruapehu mayor says deal settlement is close on who will be taking over the ski areas.
Whanganui hit with rain and single-digit temperatures
Temperatures got as low as 2.2C in Waiouru.
Sir Ed's son to front Ruapehu crowdfunding campaign
'Great days on the mountain breed an advocacy for its preservation.'
Appeal to crowdfund millions to keep Ruapehu skifields in public hands
Campaigners believe skifields cannot run for a profit.
Ski field operator pleads guilty to fatal mountain bus crash
Auckland schoolgirl Hannah Francis died after an RAL-operated bus crashed near Tūroa.
Ohakune restaurants took $287k Covid cash, now broke
An award-winning "hamburgeria" turned Tapas restaurant and bakery are now in liquidation.
Minister backs Ruapehu’s tourism re-think
Ruapehu's destination management plan proves a hit with tourism minister
Courthouse security report: People could be 'killed, injured'
Ohakune courthouse remains closed after nine 'key identified risks' were highlighted.
Access to justice could be stripped from rural communities, mayor warns
“It’s demeaning and unnecessary because the facilities have been dropped."
Ngāti Rangi announces successful applicants for Whiria Ngā Hua funding
Ngāti Rangi has awarded funding to 33 whānau support initiatives.
Delays add to trauma for family of bus crash victim Hannah Francis
The family of a girl who died in a bus crash on Mt Ruapehu are concerned by delays.
Mystery over Chateau's future
The Chateau will not be taking any new bookings for 2023 and 2024.
Shrewd brewing to account for CO2 shortage
The brewers only had enough gas for around three weeks of production.
Clock approaches midnight for Ruapehu ski field
Administrator says only days remain to save North Island ski field from liquidation.
Ruapehu lifetime pass holders seek clarity on skifield future
The company's voluntary administrators, PWC, say all options are on the table.
North Island ski fields operator placed in voluntary administration
This comes after three disastrous snow seasons due to a lack of snow and the pandemic
Ruapehu trail project takes leap forward
Consultation is now open on the consent application for the project.
Mixed support for Māori wards from mayoral hopefuls
Just over half of New Zealand councils are introducing Māori wards in October.
Any-time roll change for Māori voters 'huge' improvement, says councillor
Elijah Pue says the move will help remove barriers to voting
MDMA laced with meth discovered in New Zealand
The tablets are triangular and came in a range of colours from red to pink/orange.
Ruapehu council divided on pokies policy
Mayor Don Cameron had to use his casting vote in the split decision.
'She's very special': Te Ara a Maria visits Whanganui
"She's like an icon really. She's very special."