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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.

Ruapehu farm gates open for outdoor adventure
Raetihi farmers open their gates for a quad-sapping adventure.

Public feedback sought on bid to operate Tūroa skifield
The Department of Conservation is seeking public feedback on Pure Tūroa's application.

NLC to represent Whanganui at reggae festival
The announcement of the festival performance caps off a busy year for the group.

Ruapehu council wants Government assurance on environmental standards
“There is quite a lot of work involved."

'Never imagined in my wildest dreams'
Meet Ruapehu's colourful district councillor David "Rabbit" Nottage.

Fire crews respond to smoke coming from Raetihi building
Two crews from Raetihi and one from Ōhakune were at the scene.

Waimarino Art Awards return after three years
Submissions for the awards close on September 15.

Plan devised for future of NZ’s oldest provincial theatre
There have been inquiries about hosting birthday parties and weddings in the theatre.

Repairs almost compete on road 'that keeps on giving'
'We just need the weather to dry things out a bit and then we’ll be into the sealing.'

Treaty of Waitangi settlement 'just crumbs off the table. But the healing has to start'
'This piece of justice will re-energise and boost all the peoples in this area.'

$30m and apology for iwi who paid the price for the nation's development
The tribes' areas of interest include the middle reaches of the Whanganui River.

Ruapehu welcomes freedom camping changes
The council says the new rules make tourism more sustainable.

State Highway 4 to close for road works
State Highway 1 will be the alternate route on July 4-5 when SH4 closes.

Central North Island tribes back $30m Treaty settlement
Tamahaki, Tamakana and Uenuku will formally sign the Deed of Settlement on July 29.

Freshwater funding up for grabs
Applications to Horizons Regional Council close on June 30.

Architect sought for Raetihi Community Hub
A "compelling and contemporary" design is envisaged for the new community hub.

Wallaby found in Manawatū-Whanganui region for first time
Horizons staff working to establish whether a colony of wallabies has set up home

Ngāti Rangi planning big Puanga/Matariki celebration in Ruapehu
Ruapehu's bright stars have been called home for Puanga, to celebrate and reflect.

Comment: The future is Māori
Helen Leahy, Pou Ārahi of Nga Waihua o Paerangi, writes about investing in whānau.

Peggy Frew of Ōhakune awarded a QSM for her long service to local communities
Frew has been working for half a century for the Ruapehu and Whanganui communities.

New chapter starts for Ruapehu council and iwi
The agreement establishes 'a framework for a co-operative and collaborative future'.

Q & A with Jo Kennedy: Visit Ruapehu manager shares the highs and lows of tourism and commuting
Visit Ruapehu's Jo Kennedy on the ups and downs of her Waimarino tourism experience

Calls for greater fuel competition in Whanganui and Ruapehu
The Whanganui council has contacted lower-price suppliers in a bid to drive prices down.