New Zealand‘Hamstrung’ council sets wishlist for tougher dog control powersRuapehu Mayor Weston Kirton says the current Dog Control Act is 'not fit for purpose'.29 Mar 10:50 PM
New ZealandKiwi return to ancestral forest after 30-year effortThe first 10 of 40 western brown kiwi have been returned to Ngāti Rangi whenua.22 Mar 01:01 AM
KahuNgāti Rangi's plan to hold Crown agencies to settlement commitmentsEleven government agencies have joined the new framework to advance relationships.16 Mar 09:01 PM
CrimePolice issue arrest warrant for man linked to Ruatiti double homicide as hunt for him continues 16 Dec 12:38 AM
New ZealandWater showdown: Mayor's affordability plea rejectedRuapehu District Council will go ahead with a partnership with Whanganui.13 Aug 10:19 PM
New ZealandMayor demands water plan U-turnRuapehu's mayor says the two-council model would cause 'extreme unaffordability'.07 Aug 09:15 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
KahuNgāti Hāua Treaty settlement begins journey through ParliamentIt is the beginning of the process to enact the central North Island tribe’s settlement.13 May 01:11 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
New ZealandRuapehu mayor demands answers over delays to rural health centreRuapehu's mayor says the community is being ignored over the Raetihi centre.11 Apr 06:00 PM
KahuNgāti Hāua sets sights on self-determination and changeThe lead iwi negotiator says jobs, housing and health improvements are priorities.01 Apr 08:35 PM
KahuCrown apologises for bringing ‘death and division’ to Ngāti HāuaThe settlement includes $20.4m in financial redress and the return of 64 sites.30 Mar 11:23 PM
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 ZealandKiwis beat Wales in first shearing testKiwis David Buick and Jack Fagan defeated Gethin Lewis and Llyr Jones.16 Mar 10:47 PM
New ZealandKiwi shearers chase revenge in Welsh test matchDavid Buick and Jack Fagan to go head-to-head with Gethin Lewis and Llyr Jones.12 Mar 11:02 PM
KahuIwi celebrate $21.7m settlement but brace for challenges aheadIwi negotiator Aiden Gilbert said the day was joyful but there were challenges ahead.08 Mar 10:26 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
KahuIwi voters back Ngāti Hāua Treaty settlementThe settlement includes statutory pardons for tūpuna wrongfully convicted in 1846.19 Feb 08:40 PM
New Zealand‘Very strong symbols’: Urgent push to save historic Rātana templeThe aim is to complete the restoration by the Raetihi church's centennial in 2026.11 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuCentral North Island iwi elect first post-settlement boardTe Korowai o Wainuiārua trustees will manage $28.5m in Treaty settlement assets.08 Jan 02:06 AM
KahuThumbs-up for central North Island village name changeNational Park Village is being renamed Waimarino.18 Dec 08:08 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
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
KahuHistoric election ahead as iwi form new governance boardThree central North Island iwi are preparing to elect their first board of trustees.15 Oct 01:52 AM
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
