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 ZealandHeavy rain, possible thunderstorms to hit central North IslandWaikato, Waitomo, Taumarunui and Taupō will experience a burst of heavy rain overnight.28 Mar 11:16 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
New Zealand'I had to fight to stay alive': Victim stabbed 18 times before grabbing knife from frenzied attacker21 Oct 06:30 AM
New ZealandChanging of the guard: Waikato mayors out as new faces sweep inOnly Hauraki, South Waikato, Waitomo and Ruapehu kept their mayors.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil condemns abuse of candidatesA contender in Ruapehu District says intimidation has forced them to abandon campaigning.02 Oct 10:45 PM
New ZealandRāhui in place as search continues along Whanganui RiverNgāti Hāua placed a rāhui on the Whanganui River during the search.26 Sep 05:37 AM
New ZealandAuckland man has car impounded, court summons after car filmed overtaking dangerously on ski roadThe shuttle driver captured the overtaking manoeuvre on his dash cam. 18 Aug 09:12 PM
New ZealandWater showdown: Mayor's affordability plea rejectedRuapehu District Council will go ahead with a partnership with Whanganui.13 Aug 10:19 PM
New ZealandMan admits stabbing woman 18 times outside police stationThe 23-year-old man can now be named as James Tuwhangai.12 Aug 01:30 AM
New ZealandMayor demands water plan U-turnRuapehu's mayor says the two-council model would cause 'extreme unaffordability'.07 Aug 09:15 PM
New Zealand'Fine young man' electrocuted after simple steps to avoid power line danger weren't takenIrish worker Sean Clear was just three days away from his 25th birthday when he died.06 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandTemperatures plummet below zero, more frosty days in week aheadFrosts for Auckland, more possible tomorrow; Chch records coldest temperature of month.20 Jul 10:32 PM
New Zealand'Just incredible': Pupils save choking child on school busThe St John in Schools programme taught them vital lifesaving skills.03 Jul 06:13 PM
New ZealandHill farming and Arabian horse breeding in TaumarunuiThe Duncans breed Crabbet Arabians, known for their stamina and agility.21 Jun 05:00 PM
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
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
New ZealandTarzan smashes out ‘pretty gnarly’ Whanganui River adventureBrenden Hawkins has raised $4600 for mental health and is keen for more challenges.31 Mar 04:00 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
New ZealandPaerata Abraham regains NZ Shears open speed shear titleWairarapa shearing contractor Paerata Abraham beat his employee, Llyr Jones.28 Mar 03:35 AM
KahuCouncil cautioned against Māori ward biasA councillor wanted the Māori ward referendum labelled as discriminatory.26 Mar 10:47 PM
Kahu‘Peace’ for Ngāti Hāua negotiator ahead of signing Deed of SettlementNgāti Hāua will sign its Deed of Settlement at Ngāpūwaiwaha Marae in Taumarunui.24 Mar 11:12 PM
New ZealandBody found in search for missing 79yo manThe man was reported missing after his car was found on February 21.20 Mar 05:19 AM
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 ZealandWatch: The best and worst-performing hospital EDs in NZ revealedOfficial information reveals the best and worst performing hospital emergency departments.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice boost presence for Mongrel Mob reunion in King CountryThe gathering will take place over five days in the Taringamotu valley area.12 Feb 10:44 PM
