'Dire' shortage of staff for Ruapehu's ski areas
Border restrictions mean the ski areas may be unable to open on time.
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Overseas acts lined up for Ohakune Mardi Gras
NZ is 'the only place in the world where you can play to huge crowds'.
Two injured, one critical after crash near Raetihi
Two helicopters were sent to transfer the injured patients to hospital.
Snow factory hits Mt Ruapehu slopes
Mt Ruapehu's winter season is set to run until October 25 - snow permitting.
Cause of central North Island power outage not determined
Power was restored to the 4000-plus homes three hours after the outage.
Four thousand central North Island properties without power
A fault on the Transpower network has cut electricity to the central North Island.
Motorist dead after SH4 Raetihi crash
Car hits power pole on southern edge of Raetihi, leaving one dead.
Police name victim of fatal crash near Whanganui
The death is the third road fatality in the Manawatū-Whanganui region in 2021.
Ruapehu Māori ward petition fails at first hurdle
The petition for a poll on the proposed Ruapehu Māori ward has fallen short.
Pregnant woman seriously injured in Raetihi stabbing
Police said there was an altercation between two women known to each other.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).
Heavy snow closes Desert Rd - crash closes detour, motorists told to delay travel
It's a chilly start for snow-covered alpine areas but sunny skies are on their way.
'Gaping hole' if Ūpokongaro hall demolished
Māori Land Court history and war memorials give Ūpokongaro hall historic standing.
Farm pond tragedy: Families 'overwhelmed' by outpouring of love
The mourning family say they're humbled at the outpouring of support and love.
Raetihi locals remember much-loved volunteer
Bev Hiscox, who died with her grandsons, is remembered as a very caring person.
Tragedy during kids' visit to grandparents: Man desperately tried to save trio in pond
Children were at their grandparents' farm when the farm vehicle went into the pond.
Farm pond tragedy: Son-in-law tried desperately to save woman and her 2 grandchildren
Children were at their grandparents' farm when the farm vehicle went into the pond.
Farm pond tragedy: 3 dead in submerged car, man in hospital
An elderly man has been airlifted to Whanganui Hospital.
Best of 2019: Parapara slip: 'You won't believe what's below it'
Tom Cloke says Whanganui and Raetihi could be looking at a Manawatū Gorge-like situation.
Best of 2019: 'Absolute disgrace': SH4 slip repairs still waiting
NZTA says repair work scheduled, but give no timeframe as options are assessed.
Early Christmas present: SH4 temporary road opens tomorrow
The two-lane route wasn't expected to open until next month.
Inside the SH4 slip: What contractors are dealing with
Now that drainage is taken care of, crews are focused on the road itself.
Letters: Swift action needed on SH4
This section of road is beyond repair. The answer is a new road above and around the slip.
Nicola Patrick: Looking ahead to next Horizons council term
Public transport, state highways and water quality are key issues for Nicola Patrick.
Watch: Massive section of State Highway slips down hill near Whanganui
Regional leaders including the mayors of Ruapehu and Whanganui are bracing for impact.
Online manhunt: Town watches on Facebook Live as police storm home
Manhunt ends in arrests after dramatic Raetihi stakeout.
'Scary': Govt steps in to help 367 schools - the full list
Officials have stepped into a third of all low-decile schools since 2009.
Rugby club for farmers still going strong
Counties, the Whanganui rugby club for farmers, turns 50 this year.
Rountree tackles Australia
Whanganui's James Rountree in the thick of Oceania Challenge Cup at Motocross Grand Prix
Small town where Santa's a Māori woman - and no one bats an eye
Central North Island town celebrates onset of Christmas season with a hearty 'kia ora'.
Zero waste follows popular beeswax workshop
New educational and fun waste minimisation workshops at Ruapehu
Graveyard vandalism: Names released
Police want to hear from anyone with information about the Raetihi cemetery vandalism.
Overall improvement in many facets of freshwater
Mixed results in 10-year trend for region waterways.