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
New ZealandRotokura Reserve walk had 'precious' experience in store for local walkersThe reserve is in the Tongariro National Park.09 Jul 11:20 PM
New ZealandHotel fate hangs in balanceThe Save the Chateau petition closes on August 31.25 Jun 12:59 AM
New ZealandRuapehu civil defence controller calls for more resources'Communities are the first level of response during emergencies'24 May 02:34 AM
KahuIwi and council identify preferred site for Raetihi hubIt could be the biggest build the Waimarino township has seen.24 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandPerson suffers smoke inhalation in house fireA kitchen fire spread to the roof of the Raetihi house.16 May 10:03 PM
New ZealandWaimarino Health Centre development plan moves forward'We are now back on track to progress this development.'08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui's netball season takes a leapThere is a significant increase in player numbers, including males.08 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Simply unsustainable': Recycling station overflowing“The bins, it seems, are not big enough.”05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirst official marae hui for Ruapehu District Council“This meeting is expected to be the first of many held at marae throughout the district.."25 Apr 03:00 AM
MotorsportPhoenix flying as New Zealand Junior Motorcross title beckonsThe rise of Ōhau rider Phoenix Van Dusschoten has been a feature of the season.22 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand75-year-old arrested after 250 cannabis plants found near Whanganui RiverAir Force and cops combine in raid on former hemp growing site.05 Apr 01:30 AM
New ZealandSchool closed for 40-plus years transformedIt now has a bus shelter, a functional swimming pool, a tennis court and more.04 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandRaetihi's Royal Theatre set for new age of cinemaThe grand reopening of the theatre will occur on Saturday, April 27.02 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandRaetihi's prehistoric delightAmong the collection is the costume of Dr Alan Grant worn by Kiwi actor Sam Neill22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate cause of abandoned house fireCrews from Ohakune and Raetihi were called to SH49 on Tuesday night.13 Mar 01:33 AM
New ZealandRuapehu farm gates open for outdoor adventureRaetihi farmers open their gates for a quad-sapping adventure.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPublic feedback sought on bid to operate Tūroa skifieldThe Department of Conservation is seeking public feedback on Pure Tūroa's application.19 Dec 12:01 AM
New ZealandA man for all artists: Bill Milbank remembered for his dedication to Whanganui and NZ artistsHe also instigated the Tylee Cottage artist-in-residence programme in 1987.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandState Highway 4 in Ruapehu reopens after truck crashA truck rolled over on the highway on Tuesday night.14 Nov 08:46 PM
New ZealandRuapehu council wants Government assurance on environmental standards“There is quite a lot of work involved."19 Oct 02:42 AM
New ZealandFire crews respond to smoke coming from Raetihi buildingTwo crews from Raetihi and one from Ōhakune were at the scene.02 Oct 12:45 AM
New ZealandWaimarino Art Awards return after three yearsSubmissions for the awards close on September 15.30 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPlan devised for future of NZ’s oldest provincial theatreThere have been inquiries about hosting birthday parties and weddings in the theatre.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRepairs almost compete on road 'that keeps on giving''We just need the weather to dry things out a bit and then we’ll be into the sealing.'20 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuTreaty of Waitangi settlement 'just crumbs off the table. But the healing has to start''This piece of justice will re-energise and boost all the peoples in this area.'02 Aug 10:58 PM
New Zealand$30m and apology for iwi who paid the price for the nation's developmentThe tribes' areas of interest include the middle reaches of the Whanganui River.30 Jul 04:10 AM
KahuLogging veteran turns the turf for start of work on Te Ara o MangawheroThe last time Laurie Weller had taken a shovel to the ground near Tūroa was 196021 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuRising stars of Matariki: Elijah PueElijah Pue is determined to return to the political arena serve his people.11 Jul 12:37 AM
New ZealandState Highway 4 to close for road worksState Highway 1 will be the alternate route on July 4-5 when SH4 closes.27 Jun 03:33 AM
KahuCentral North Island tribes back $30m Treaty settlementTamahaki, Tamakana and Uenuku will formally sign the Deed of Settlement on July 29.26 Jun 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuComment: The future is MāoriHelen Leahy, Pou Ārahi of Nga Waihua o Paerangi, writes about investing in whānau.06 Jun 09:00 PM
