CrimePolice issue arrest warrant for man linked to Ruatiti double homicide as hunt for him continues People are urged to call 111 if they see Cole and not to approach him.16 Dec 12:38 AM
New ZealandMayor warns rates cap will hit tourism districtsRuapehu has a small population but its heavy visitor load requires additional facilities.04 Dec 10:30 PM
New ZealandPay bump for councilsSalaries for Whanganui, Ruapehu and Rangitīkei elected members have been set for 2025-28.09 Nov 09:35 PM
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
Kahu‘It’s a worry’: Council fears Raetihi community hub roadblockA Government directive to councils to deliver the basics has cast a shadow over plans.19 Sep 03:22 AM
New ZealandHundreds lose jobs as Ruapehu mills close'As tough as this news is, our people need certainty to get on with their lives.'10 Sep 04:06 AM
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
