New ZealandSkill at Arms: Inside the Waiouru test of Army combat readinessSenior Army commanders say pressure on defence forces is greater than ever, highlighting basic military competence. Video / Mike ScottWatch03 Apr 05:00 AM
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 ZealandAnxiety rises over Ruapehu's water plan costsWater charges could nearly double in Ruapehu under the two-council model with Whanganui.11 Mar 09:09 PM
New ZealandWhen 1500 NZ-made guns went up in flames – the war story our country forgot20 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi who managed Epstein’s properties left $3.3m in sex offender's estate days before death08 Feb 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘Just wanted the stories told’: Legacy left by a military historian after his death at 4514 Nov 05:00 PM
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
New ZealandInside the secretive world of sniper training in WaiouruSoldiers from Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Fiji joined the training.07 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil condemns abuse of candidatesA contender in Ruapehu District says intimidation has forced them to abandon campaigning.02 Oct 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Is there going to be a war?’: NZ Army chief on modern combat and women on the frontlineChief of Army Major General Rose King on her rise through the ranks to top dog.29 Aug 08:00 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 ZealandPolice name 'treasured Mema' as Desert Rd crash victimThe two-vehicle collision happened about 1.10pm on June 7.12 Aug 04:50 AM
New ZealandMayor demands water plan U-turnRuapehu's mayor says the two-council model would cause 'extreme unaffordability'.07 Aug 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPrepare for war: Defence Minister tells Army recruits to be ready for combat'People don't join the Army to sit at home and fight over the remote control.'18 Jul 09:05 PM
PoliticsDefence Force's Waiōuru housing project fails to break ground Budget 2023 earmarked the thick end of $75 million for 50 new houses.11 Jun 11:30 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
