Kahu'The community had its say'Ruapehu District Council wants an exemption from new legislation on Māori wards.30 Jul 03:12 AM
MotorsportKiwi racing legend appointed MotoGP chief stewardSimon Crafar takes over from Freddie Spencer, aka Fast Freddie.25 Jul 11:35 PM
New ZealandNew facility for Central Plateau emergency operationsIt will provide a central point for search and rescue operations and emergency management.21 Jul 11:55 PM
New ZealandDefence Force plans $490m upgrade of Waiōuru housing stockFifty new homes will be built in the first $75m stage of the Homes for Families project.16 Jul 12:01 AM
New ZealandWaiouru exercises important in 'volatile, uncertain and complex world'Realistic scenarios help soldiers keep ready for any eventuality.28 Jun 02:43 AM
New ZealandNew motorbike impounded, owner faces charges after clocked doing more than 200km/hA man has been charged with three driving-related offences.24 Jun 03:30 AM
New ZealandName change proposed for Rangitikei districtPublic feedback is invited on the proposal and another to name a new suburb in Feilding.06 Jun 10:23 PM
New ZealandRuapehu civil defence controller calls for more resources'Communities are the first level of response during emergencies'24 May 02:34 AM
New ZealandPerson critically injured after incident in Rangitīkei districtThe patient was flown by helicopter to Whanganui Hospital.02 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandKaimanawa muster: Wild west comes to WaiouruThe wild horse muster didn't go ahead last year because of Cyclone Gabrielle.29 Apr 11:56 PM
New ZealandVoices of Gallipoli celebrated at National Army Museum Te Mata ToaA special civic service will be held in Waiōuru on Anzac Day.21 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandNew homes needed urgently for Kaimanawa horsesThere's an urgent call to rehome Kaimanawa wild horses.26 Mar 01:40 AM
New ZealandDesert Road to close at night for five weeksNZTA advises the detour will add about 30 minutes to travel times.05 Feb 12:41 AM
New ZealandTruck crash closes the Desert RdA detour is in place for motorists in the area.12 Dec 08:33 PM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu records driest October on recordOctober also saw the hottest temperature on record in Ruapehu for the month.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSnow closes roads, falling in Wellington hills, as temperatures plummetThe cold blast will continue to creep up the country today.09 Aug 08:07 PM
New ZealandState Highway 1 reopened between Taihape and WaiōuruThe Desert Road section of the highway remains closed.25 Jul 09:16 PM
KahuNew chapter starts for Ruapehu council and iwiThe agreement establishes 'a framework for a co-operative and collaborative future'.29 May 01:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCalls for greater fuel competition in Whanganui and RuapehuThe Whanganui council has contacted lower-price suppliers in a bid to drive prices down.19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui hit with rain and single-digit temperaturesTemperatures got as low as 2.2C in Waiouru.11 May 12:06 AM
KahuMixed support for Māori wards from mayoral hopefulsJust over half of New Zealand councils are introducing Māori wards in October.21 Sep 12:20 AM
New Zealand'I do what my heart tells me': One woman's mission to honour the fallenThe graves of around 15,000 Kiwis have already been visited.22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSeven crews put out fire near railway tracksGrowing blaze closed main trunk line for nearly six hours.19 Apr 09:45 PM
New ZealandRuapehu council divided on pokies policyMayor Don Cameron had to use his casting vote in the split decision.31 Mar 04:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMIQ: The two-year tour of duty no soldier wantedBehind the lines with the Defence Force's largest deployment in 50 years.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRangitīkei flooding fears ease, Pipiriki Raetihi Rd closed by mudHeavy rain caused some issues around the region on Monday night.13 Dec 07:15 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Life lessons from Les - 103 not outWWll veteran Les Morice has a peaceful recipe for a long and healthy life.15 Nov 02:27 AM
KahuHousing top priority for Ngāti RangiThe central North Island iwi is developing housing opportunities in the Ruapehu area.15 Nov 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuRuapehu hīkoi supporting Māori wards cancelledThe hīkoi was organised in support of additional Māori representation on the council.19 Oct 02:30 AM
New ZealandQuick action from crews at mill fireA second pulp fire at Karioi mill is being investigated to find the cause17 Oct 11:15 PM
New ZealandRoad snowfall warning for SH1 Desert RdSnow showers are expected to affect the road on Wednesday.07 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Whanganui DHB say we're not out of the woods yetOver 44,000 vaccines given so far. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Aug 05:51 AM
New ZealandDelta outbreak: Locations of interest spread to three more North Island townsIt's likely the locations were visited by people on a flight carrying infected passengers.21 Aug 02:00 AM
