Latest from Ohakune

Health boss: Jab order created 'great deal of angst'

One employee was stood down or lost their job, another "chose to walk away".

Top Towns: Where does Whanganui sit in vaccine rollout?

Whanganui is now at 50th position of all 66 territorial authorities

Ninety-minute trip: Birthing unit closed after midwife stands down

Expectant mothers will now have to travel over an hour to give birth.

Local jobs boost from conservation partnership

Ngāti Rangi is teaming up with DoC on projects that will create jobs for local people.

Vaccine mandates for council staff on the table

All councils are undertaking a health and safety review before deciding on mandates.

Check out Bridge to Nowhere and lots more on Summer Programme

The Summer Programme 2022 events and bookings will be released soon.

Top Towns: How is Whanganui's vax rollout holding up?

A total of 73.5 per cent of Whanganui's population is fully vaccinated.

Housing top priority for Ngāti Rangi

The central North Island iwi is developing housing opportunities in the Ruapehu area.

Green light for Ruapehu social housing project

The project received $2.1 million in government funding.

New owners prepare for training at world-famous Chocolate Éclair Shop

Bakers in training ready to take on famous Ohakune Chocolate Éclair Shop.

Improvements to Raetihi Pools await another report

Action on Raetihi pools awaits another report and is linked with Ohakune pools.

Johnny Nation's world famous Chocolate Éclair Shop changes hands

Ohakune's famous Chocolate Éclair Shop sold to Taumarunui buyer.

'It's our one facility' - Raetihi people want pool upgrade

A community board member is frustrated by council 'inaction' on Raetihi Pool.

Busy day on Mt Ruapehu for rescue helicopter

The Greenlea Rescue Helicopter made three trips to the mountain on Saturday.

New bridges announced for Ruapehu's frustrated growers

The two decrepit bridges carry about 20 per cent of NZ's potato and carrot stock.

Rugby: Strong start to competition for Whanganui U18 side

The team had a 45-5 win over Wellington Māori U18 on Saturday.