Latest from Raetihi

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'.

Calls for greater fuel competition in Whanganui and Ruapehu

The Whanganui council has contacted lower-price suppliers in a bid to drive prices down.

Whanganui hit with rain and single-digit temperatures

Temperatures got as low as 2.2C in Waiouru.

Raetihi Gutbuster success not dampened by showers

Around 140 people took part in the various races at the event.

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.

Raetihi Gutbuster returns for 2023

A 5km run and half-marathon have been added alongside the 25km and 50km bike races.

Cyclone Gabrielle: Parapara may reopen on Saturday

The highway between Whanganui and Raetihi remains closed due to slips and fallen trees.

PGF-funded marae upgrade project nears completion

A $16 million marae renovation programme is drawing to a close.

Mt Ruapehu crater lake temp rising again

The crater lake is now sitting at 31C, overflowing into the nearby Whangaehu River.

Rangitīkei flooding fears ease, Pipiriki Raetihi Rd closed by mud

Heavy rain caused some issues around the region on Monday night.

Whanganui to remain in Red, move to Orange confirmed in time for New Year

Whanganui will remain in the red setting until December 30.

'We should be in orange': Whanganui mayor and MP at odds over traffic light system

Whanganui's mayor and MP have differing views on the framework.

Health boss: Jab order created 'great deal of angst'

One employee was stood down or lost their job, another "chose to walk away".

Ninety-minute trip: Birthing unit closed after midwife stands down

Expectant mothers will now have to travel over an hour to give birth.

Local jobs boost from conservation partnership

Ngāti Rangi is teaming up with DoC on projects that will create jobs for local people.

Vaccine mandates for council staff on the table

All councils are undertaking a health and safety review before deciding on mandates.