Latest from Raetihi

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.

Logging veteran turns the turf for start of work on Te Ara o Mangawhero

The last time Laurie Weller had taken a shovel to the ground near Tūroa was 1960

Rising stars of Matariki: Elijah Pue

Elijah Pue is determined to return to the political arena serve his people.

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.

Calls for greater fuel competition in Whanganui and Ruapehu

The Whanganui council has contacted lower-price suppliers in a bid to drive prices down.

Whanganui hit with rain and single-digit temperatures

Temperatures got as low as 2.2C in Waiouru.

Raetihi Gutbuster success not dampened by showers

Around 140 people took part in the various races at the event.

Raetihi rider cleans up at motocross champs

Karaitiana Horne had five wins from five starts in her class.

Minister backs Ruapehu’s tourism re-think

Ruapehu's destination management plan proves a hit with tourism minister

Courthouse security report: People could be 'killed, injured'

Ohakune courthouse remains closed after nine 'key identified risks' were highlighted.

Sustaina Grow: Ruapehu wool products make garden wonderful

Natural wool has multiple benefits for plants and the environment.

'We looked to the maunga': How Ruapehu plans to reinvent tourism industry

“We will need to break a few eggs along the way and it will take courageous leadership.”

Raetihi Gutbuster returns for 2023

A 5km run and half-marathon have been added alongside the 25km and 50km bike races.