Whanganui ChronicleCouncil staffer now deputy mayorSecond-term councillor Brenda Ralph is Ruapehu's new deputy.24 Oct 02:16 AM
Whanganui ChronicleRuapehu ratepayers face $1m storm recovery billThe district has been battered by three storms in five months.22 Oct 02:45 AM
Whanganui ChronicleLocal elections 2025: Kirton retains Ruapehu mayoraltyThere were four Ruapehu mayoral candidates this year. 11 Oct 01:45 AM
Whanganui Chronicle'It must stop immediately': Council condemns abuse toward contractors29 Sep 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleRuapehu involving whole community to bolster emergency preparedness01 Sep 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleVisitor fees for Tongariro Crossing spark concerns for business owners22 Aug 06:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleWater showdown: Mayor's affordability plea rejectedRuapehu District Council will go ahead with a partnership with Whanganui.13 Aug 10:19 PM
Whanganui ChronicleMayor demands water plan U-turnRuapehu's mayor says the two-council model would cause 'extreme unaffordability'.07 Aug 09:15 PM
Whanganui Chronicle'Real peace of mind': Free microchipping service for South Taranaki dogs'We’re hoping this service will encourage more owners to get their dogs microchipped.'22 Jul 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleCouncillors entitled to home security cameras next term'I’d like to think our community is not going to come and break your windows.'21 Jul 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleWhanganui backs new water services body with RuapehuWhanganui district councillors have voted 8-5 to form a new entity with Ruapehu.15 Jul 09:15 PM
Whanganui Chronicle'Surprising' lack of property value growth in Whanganui regionHowever, Pātea has a 4% increase in average property value in the past six months.14 Jul 06:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleWhy Ruapehu voted against bigger water modelOfficials say a multi-council body would save their community $40 million.11 Jul 05:02 AM
Whanganui ChronicleChaos as Ruapehu council rejects officials' advice on waterThe officials' recommendation was estimated to save the community $40 million.10 Jul 03:15 AM
Whanganui Chronicle$3.2m confirmed for rural health centreRaetihi's existing health facility will be transformed into a 'wellness centre'.07 Jul 09:14 PM
Whanganui ChronicleCommunity funding initiative 'a leading approach'Ruapehu's $500,000 fund supported 15 projects from 34 applications totalling $2.5 million.30 Jun 02:20 AM
Whanganui ChronicleIwi health boards 'stripped of power'An iwi health leader says changes to Pae Ora Act prioritise control over collaboration.24 Jun 09:14 PM
Whanganui Chronicle‘A place of abundance’: New section of cycle trail opens'A trail that honours the stories and abundance of this land.'24 Jun 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleRegional events fund delivers boostThe Government fund has allocated grants to events in Whanganui, Rangitīkei and Ruapehu.30 May 12:59 AM
Whanganui ChronicleCouncillors sound alarm on ‘evil twin’ billA councillor has urged her council to take a stand against the Regulatory Standards Bill.29 May 12:57 AM
Whanganui ChronicleCouncil floats supergroup proposal for community feedbackRuapehu is considering a “potentially more beneficial” water services partnership.27 May 10:05 PM
Whanganui ChronicleLate advice shake-up forces councils to rethink water reform plansNew guidelines suggest 50,000 connections for cost efficiency.26 May 01:35 AM
Whanganui ChronicleParapara to close for six weeks for underslip repairsThe stretch of SH4 will be closed from 6.30am-6pm on week days for nearly six weeks.19 May 03:03 AM
Whanganui ChronicleTreaty settlement renames iconic sites in central North IslandThe name changes follow the Treaty settlement of iwi collective Te Korowai o Wainuiārua.19 May 12:35 AM
Whanganui ChronicleNgāti Hāua Treaty settlement begins journey through ParliamentIt is the beginning of the process to enact the central North Island tribe’s settlement.13 May 01:11 AM
Whanganui Chronicle'Outrageous' costs but recycling station to stayThe bins were intended for tourists but are now overwhelmed by local waste.11 May 09:41 PM
Whanganui ChronicleDecision to shut overused recycling station under review after fiery backlashThe facility faces closure because of unsustainable costs and overflowing bins.07 May 09:51 PM
Whanganui ChroniclePuanga to star at Matariki celebrationsThe hautapu ceremony will be hosted by Ngāti Rangi at the base of Mt Ruapehu.04 May 09:40 PM
Whanganui Chronicle‘Critical milestone’ for Whakapapa ski fieldRuapehu Mayor Weston Kirton is urging unity over the 10-year lease.02 May 12:37 AM