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
New ZealandWeather: Chills to multiply as cold southerly snap moves onto NZMore frosts can be expected over the next four days, especially for inland areas.07 Jul 12:21 AM
New ZealandTemperatures set to rise across the countryThe North Island, Te Ika-a-Māui, might see frosty conditions tomorrow.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolar blast: Desert Road closedSnow is expected as low as 300m in some spots of the central North Island.28 Jun 09:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOverseas acts lined up for Ohakune Mardi GrasNZ is 'the only place in the world where you can play to huge crowds'.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHouse 'totally destroyed' by fire near WaiouruTwo fire engines and a tanker responded to the blaze.23 May 11:34 PM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured in Waiouru crashThey were flown by helicopter to Waikato Hospital.29 Apr 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Signposts to adulthood': Military academy's success story"It is great to look back on how many students have gone from strength to strength."23 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat change at Waiouru means for locals and the armyThere's still a good life to be had in the smaller Waiouru camp, Patrick Hibbs says.02 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaiouru Military Base fire under controlThe 150 hectare fire has been contained and crews are checking on smouldering spots.29 Mar 08:19 PM
New ZealandTwo injured in crash near WaiouruSH49 was closed for close to two hours as emergency services assisted the injured.03 Mar 10:15 PM
KahuRuapehu mayor, iwi question Covid complianceRuapehu's mayor is concerned after Aucklanders travelled to the region during lockdown.16 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWW2 veteran remembered: A century of cricket, tanks, and yarnsKurt Bayer remembers Alan Burgess, the world's oldest living first-class cricketer.06 Jan 02:30 AM
New ZealandCommunities split over free school lunchesFull list: Which schools will get free school lunches?11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).11 Oct 04:00 PM
