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Ohakune skier Jess Hotter prepares for biggest event yet

Jess Hotter sits on top of the Freeride World Tour standings heading into the final event.

'It's a dog's breakfast': Ruapehu joins Three Waters revolt

Mayor Don Cameron warned the move would gain nothing but was outvoted.

'We may never know the cause'

CCTV footage could show at which end of the building the Eastown Timber fire started.

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'She's very special': Te Ara a Maria visits Whanganui

"She's like an icon really. She's very special."

Rescue helicopter flies two children to hospital

The two incidents occurred in Raetihi and Ohakune.

Extension of small business loan scheme welcome news for hospitality business

But some business owners are unsure if it will see them through.

Helicopter crew hoists injured mountain biker

The rider was injured on the Old Coach Road track.

Women accused of breaching Covid-19 restrictions to go on trial

The trio appeared for an administrative hearing in Taihape District Court on Monday.

Rapid response teams grapple with shortage of nurses

The effort to boost Māori Covid-19 vaccinations is being hampered by a shortage of nurses.

'We are keeping the marae warm'

A weaving project is adding another injection of life to Te Ao Hou Marae.

Eleven dead on Whanganui roads over 2021

Five died in both Whanganui and Ruapehu.

AJ Hackett revisits the birthplace of commercial bungy after 30 years

"It has to be one of the most powerful places on Earth."

The 90% Project: Whanganui DHB closes in on milestone as country hits 90%

The Rangitīkei and South Taranaki districts are now 90 per cent fully vaccinated.

Ruapehu council wants a sinking lid policy for pokies

The public can make submissions on the proposal until February 4.

Another Covid-19 case discovered in Ruapehu, total now sits at 4

A new case of Covid-19 was discovered in Taumarunui on Tuesday.