Mt Ruapehu crater lake temp rising again
The crater lake is now sitting at 31C, overflowing into the nearby Whangaehu River.
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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.
Animal welfare group refuses to hand dogs back to breeder
Future of 24 stolen dogs up in the air as organisation refuses to hand them over.
This is where you can take the kids glow worm hunting
Seek out the best places in New Zealand to marvel at sparkling glow worms.
Vaccine mandates for council staff on the table
All councils are undertaking a health and safety review before deciding on mandates.
All staff at King Country school refuse vaccine
None of the three teachers, three support staff or a relief teacher are vaccinated.
5.9 quake rocks central North Island, felt in South Island
The quake has been felt as far north as Auckland, and Christchurch in the South Island.
Ruapehu hīkoi supporting Māori wards cancelled
The hīkoi was organised in support of additional Māori representation on the council.
Is this the most unique way to experience the North Island?
Forgotten World Adventures is open for summer, offering unique railway rides by golf cart.
Johnny Nation's world famous Chocolate Éclair Shop changes hands
Ohakune's famous Chocolate Éclair Shop sold to Taumarunui buyer.
Hīkoi protest against Māori representation proposal
Māori advocates will march against Ruapehu District Council's representation proposal.
Snowfall, wind warnings for Desert Road
A heavy rain watch has also been issued for the Central North Island.
Wild weather: Tornado, thunderstorm warning for Auckland, Northland, Waikato, Coromandel
Warning of 120 kilometre per hour winds or a small tornado.
Crash investigation: DoC river operations on pause
DoC's Whanganui River operations are 'stopped' for 90 days as a result of collision.
First rail tour group gets 'royal treatment'
Two new rail options look set to boost the Ruapehu winter visitor season.
Overseas acts lined up for Ohakune Mardi Gras
NZ is 'the only place in the world where you can play to huge crowds'.
Heavy rain warnings issued for parts of South Island
Heavy rain and strong wind warnings are in place for parts of New Zealand.
Two rare tāiko rescued and released on Raglan's Mt Karioi
DoC sends two tāiko back on seasonal journey after the rare seabirds crash-landed.
Taumarunui house fire leaves one seriously injured
A house in Taumarunui has gone up in flames.
House fire in Taumarunui being treated as suspicious
Crews expect to be at the scene all morning as they try to contain the blaze.
Māori 'ready' for seats on council
Ruapehu woman Fiona Kahukura Chase urges Horizons to set up Māori wards.
The town where the train stops, but you can't get on or off
"Rural areas like Te Kuiti, Taumarunui, and Marton ...have been left out of the loop."
Ruapehu mayor, iwi question Covid compliance
Ruapehu's mayor is concerned after Aucklanders travelled to the region during lockdown.
Ruapehu Māori ward petition fails at first hurdle
The petition for a poll on the proposed Ruapehu Māori ward has fallen short.
Thunderbolts and lightning? A mixed bag for Aotearoa weather as 2021 sets in
How is the first weekend of the new year looking in your area?
Bakery ordered to pay $90,000 over migrant exploitation
Employees worked nearly 80 hours some weeks for less than the minimum wage, probe finds.
Tiny school sent staff to Disneyland
The Audit Office names multiple schools for accounting breaches.
'House was rocking like crazy': Quake wakes North Islanders
Thousands of people have reported feeling the 5.2 quake earlier today.
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).
Schools ask for free lunches sooner
Schools say jobless families can't wait till next year for free lunches.
Gales, heavy rain - severe weather warning for NZ this week
Rain will hit the country from Tuesday and see out the week.