Whanganui ChronicleRuapehu mayor seeks funding for 'vital' cycle trailWeston Kirton says the completed cycle trail will boost economic growth and resilience.11 Nov 03:21 AM
Whanganui Chronicle'Extremely sad situation': Dog euthanised after attacking 5-year-old at schoolThe dog was surrendered to the council by its owners and euthanised.05 Nov 04:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleNgāti Rangi appoints new tribal rūnanga chairTroy Brown will take on the role in December when Whetu Moataane stands down.29 Oct 08:13 PM
Whanganui ChronicleHistoric election ahead as iwi form new governance boardThree central North Island iwi are preparing to elect their first board of trustees.15 Oct 01:52 AM
Whanganui Chronicle'Huge undertaking': Funding on the way for Parapara resilience'On the Parapara, I’d say the warranty is five years at best.'09 Oct 04:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleFears mill closures could create ‘ghost towns’Raetihi residents say the negative flow-on effect is already being felt.07 Oct 10:51 PM
Whanganui Chronicle‘It’s a worry’: Council fears Raetihi community hub roadblockA Government directive to councils to deliver the basics has cast a shadow over plans.19 Sep 03:22 AM
Whanganui Chronicle'Bleak future' fears after mill closuresCommunity leaders say the impact will be widespread across Ruapehu and surrounding region.11 Sep 01:45 AM
Whanganui ChronicleHundreds lose jobs as Ruapehu mills close'As tough as this news is, our people need certainty to get on with their lives.'10 Sep 04:06 AM
Whanganui Chronicle#RescueRuapehu campaign launchedA petition urges the Government to intervene to save hundreds of jobs.03 Sep 08:46 PM
Whanganui Chronicle'No one is going to want to live here': Proposed mill closure threatens townThe proposed closure of two large North Island mills is already hurting the local economy.29 Aug 03:32 AM
Whanganui Chronicle'Outdated' rural copper landlines on way out'There is no need for anybody to be using it.'27 Aug 05:00 PM
Whanganui Chronicle‘Keep the lights on’: Community rallies over mills threat'I believe this can be fixed – there needs to be an intervention.'27 Aug 02:56 AM
Whanganui ChronicleDesign revealed for $10m Raetihi hubRuapehu District Council has earmarked $3 million for the project.23 Aug 01:51 AM
Whanganui Chronicle‘Don’t be scared, mate’: Councillors defend Māori wardCouncillors are talking with the community about the future of Ruapehu's Māori ward.16 Aug 12:27 AM
Whanganui Chronicle‘Backward move’: Councillor slams mandate to undo Māori wardsFiona Kahukura Hadley-Chase says it is an attempt to 'diminish Māori representation'.14 Aug 09:25 PM
Whanganui ChronicleWhanganui ambulance officers under pressurePatients may have to self-transport to hospital or a medical clinic during planned strike.14 Aug 05:00 PM
Whanganui Chronicle'No cash, no housing’: Council calls on Government to actRuapehu District Council says it is bowing out from financing housing developments.14 Aug 01:32 AM
Whanganui ChronicleWater funding remains problem for councilsA rural mayor says there’s no incentive for councils to band together in new entities.07 Aug 08:41 PM
Whanganui Chronicle‘It will be ugly’: Council warns on cost of waterRuapehu's council hit its debt ceiling while expecting relief from Three Waters cash.06 Aug 01:53 AM
Whanganui ChronicleInvestigation into cause of house fire'The damage was significant and we have a specialist fire investigator out there.'06 Aug 12:23 AM
Whanganui ChronicleCouncil calls public meetings on future of Māori wardRuapehu District Council will have meetings in Ohakune and Taumarunui.02 Aug 01:16 AM
Whanganui Chronicle'The community had its say'Ruapehu District Council wants an exemption from new legislation on Māori wards.30 Jul 03:12 AM
Whanganui ChronicleFunding for marae emergency response trainingTwenty-five Ruapehu marae are involved in the programme.26 Jul 03:08 AM
Whanganui ChronicleNew facility for Central Plateau emergency operationsIt will provide a central point for search and rescue operations and emergency management.21 Jul 11:55 PM
Whanganui ChroniclePolice, health staff back Replay initiativeThe programme donates sports gear to young people.15 Jul 01:48 AM
Whanganui ChronicleNew grant focuses on social, environmental wellbeingRuapehu District Council hopes to receive a wider range of grant applications.09 Jul 12:19 AM
Whanganui ChronicleHotel fate hangs in balanceThe Save the Chateau petition closes on August 31.25 Jun 12:59 AM
Whanganui ChronicleRuapehu civil defence controller calls for more resources'Communities are the first level of response during emergencies'24 May 02:34 AM
Whanganui ChronicleIwi and council identify preferred site for Raetihi hubIt could be the biggest build the Waimarino township has seen.24 May 01:00 AM
Whanganui ChroniclePerson suffers smoke inhalation in house fireA kitchen fire spread to the roof of the Raetihi house.16 May 10:03 PM
Whanganui ChronicleWaimarino Health Centre development plan moves forward'We are now back on track to progress this development.'08 May 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleWhanganui's netball season takes a leapThere is a significant increase in player numbers, including males.08 May 05:00 PM
Whanganui Chronicle'Simply unsustainable': Recycling station overflowing“The bins, it seems, are not big enough.”05 May 05:00 PM
