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'No one is going to want to live here': Proposed mill closure threatens town
The proposed closure of two large North Island mills is already hurting the local economy.
'Outdated' rural copper landlines on way out
'There is no need for anybody to be using it.'
Water funding remains problem for councils
A rural mayor says there’s no incentive for councils to band together in new entities.
‘It will be ugly’: Council warns on cost of water
Ruapehu's council hit its debt ceiling while expecting relief from Three Waters cash.
Investigation into cause of house fire
'The damage was significant and we have a specialist fire investigator out there.'
Council calls public meetings on future of Māori ward
Ruapehu District Council will have meetings in Ohakune and Taumarunui.
'The community had its say'
Ruapehu District Council wants an exemption from new legislation on Māori wards.
Funding for marae emergency response training
Twenty-five Ruapehu marae are involved in the programme.
New facility for Central Plateau emergency operations
It will provide a central point for search and rescue operations and emergency management.
Police, health staff back Replay initiative
The programme donates sports gear to young people.
New grant focuses on social, environmental wellbeing
Ruapehu District Council hopes to receive a wider range of grant applications.
Ruapehu civil defence controller calls for more resources
'Communities are the first level of response during emergencies'
Iwi and council identify preferred site for Raetihi hub
It could be the biggest build the Waimarino township has seen.
Person suffers smoke inhalation in house fire
A kitchen fire spread to the roof of the Raetihi house.
Whanganui's netball season takes a leap
There is a significant increase in player numbers, including males.
Waimarino Health Centre development plan moves forward
'We are now back on track to progress this development.'
'Simply unsustainable': Recycling station overflowing
“The bins, it seems, are not big enough.”
New looks for Ohakune and Taumarunui i-Sites
The i-Sites will remain open during the work.
First official marae hui for Ruapehu District Council
“This meeting is expected to be the first of many held at marae throughout the district.."
Returns reveal Horizons councillors' financial interests
Horizons councillors are required to state their property and financial interests.
75-year-old arrested after 250 cannabis plants found near Whanganui River
Air Force and cops combine in raid on former hemp growing site.
School closed for 40-plus years transformed
It now has a bus shelter, a functional swimming pool, a tennis court and more.
Raetihi's Royal Theatre set for new age of cinema
The grand reopening of the theatre will occur on Saturday, April 27.
Raetihi's prehistoric delight
Among the collection is the costume of Dr Alan Grant worn by Kiwi actor Sam Neill
Police investigate cause of abandoned house fire
Crews from Ohakune and Raetihi were called to SH49 on Tuesday night.