New ZealandHeavy traffic ahead: Police urge caution as long weekend beginsPolice say no one died on the roads last Labour Weekend and they want to keep it that way.24 Oct 03:49 AM
New ZealandCouncil staffer now deputy mayorSecond-term councillor Brenda Ralph is Ruapehu's new deputy.24 Oct 02:16 AM
New ZealandRuapehu ratepayers face $1m storm recovery billThe district has been battered by three storms in five months.22 Oct 02:45 AM
PremiumNew Zealand‘Is there going to be a war?’: NZ Army chief on modern combat and women on the frontline29 Aug 08:00 PM
PremiumPoliticsPrepare for war: Defence Minister tells Army recruits to be ready for combat18 Jul 09:05 PM
New ZealandDesert Rd reopens six hours after fatal crashPolice thanked motorists for their patience during the afternoon closure.07 Jun 06:35 AM
New Zealand'Big push now': Trainer's plea to save wild Kaimanawa horsesBex Tasker says there’s more urgent work to be done to help the heritage horse breed.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRuapehu council grappling $700,000 overspendA review is under way and the mayor says it must be 'done in a fair and just way'.12 May 12:37 AM
New ZealandState Highway 1 north of Waiōuru: Five injured in two car crashMotorists were warned to expect delays.24 Apr 05:49 AM
New Zealand‘Herd more than double’: Urgent call to rehome Kaimanawa horses'Time is running out.'07 Apr 03:03 AM
New ZealandNZDF quietly remove some entry requirements for NCEA levels 1 and 2Applications surged to 9702 in 2024 after the academic changes were made.06 Apr 07:56 PM
KahuCouncil cautioned against Māori ward biasA councillor wanted the Māori ward referendum labelled as discriminatory.26 Mar 10:47 PM
New ZealandOne seriously injured in Ruapehu crashSH1 remains open following the incident.19 Mar 01:06 AM
New ZealandTruck rolls on SH1 in North Island, one seriously injuredOne person was airlifted in a serious condition.17 Mar 11:02 PM
New ZealandDesert Road reopens after closure cost freight industry $100,000 dailyThe Desert Road closure forced 800 trucks daily on to a 40-minute detour.13 Mar 03:00 PM
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
New ZealandUnbelievabull! Small towns rocked by confusing signThe sign near Bulls incorrectly states SH1 is closed, diverting traffic early.03 Feb 07:44 PM
New ZealandLogging train revival to help 'deteriorating' Napier-Taihape Rd'After some pencil-sharpening, we’ve been able to get this agreement in place.'27 Jan 02:33 AM
New Zealand'Freaking amazing': Desert Road closure brings boom to small townOhakune businesses have thrived since the two-month closure began.26 Jan 05:50 AM
New ZealandMajor North Island route closed for two monthsGround temperatures above 13C needed to carry out work.12 Jan 06:23 PM
New ZealandDesert Rd closure pushed back a week but concerns remain'I think motorists will throw their hands up in horror.'02 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Extremely sad situation': Dog euthanised after attacking 5-year-old at schoolThe dog was surrendered to the council by its owners and euthanised.05 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSix-year-old named as fatal crash victimThe crash, involving a car and a truck, happened on State Highway 1 near Waiōuru.22 Oct 01:12 AM
New Zealand‘Don’t have a loved one coming home’: North Island communities in shock after four deaths in crashes'My heart goes out to those people and families.'16 Oct 01:09 AM
New ZealandFour dead in two 'horrific' North Island crashesFour people have died on North Island roads today, in two separate crashes.15 Oct 06:56 AM
New ZealandFears mill closures could create ‘ghost towns’Raetihi residents say the negative flow-on effect is already being felt.07 Oct 10:51 PM
New ZealandNZTA advises Auckland to Wellington motorists to avoid SH1A detour of 23km or about 16mins will be in place.04 Oct 04:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA NZ spy, massacres, and a daring rescue - a tiny nation's bloody road to peaceA violent backlash killed hundreds and left thousands displaced.20 Sep 12:05 AM
