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Ruapehu mayor opposed to council's coalition support
However, members of the C4LD coalition believe their plan will "rescue" water reforms.

Cyclists flock to Mountains to Sea trails
The trails cover 400km across Whanganui and Ruapehu

RAL offers landlords incentive to accommodate staff
Landlords can choose from a range of rewards in return for offering accommodation

Ruapehu council divided on pokies policy
Mayor Don Cameron had to use his casting vote in the split decision.

Firefighters called to Kakatahi blaze
A fire crew was called on Tuesday night to extinguish a group of burning trees.

Person taken to hospital after car rolls near Raetihi
The vehicle rolled off the road and came to a stop in a nearby paddock.

Landmark Raetihi temple closer to restoration
The project will cost about $1 million and funding applications have been sent out.

New owners behind wheel at Wanganui Toyota
The dealership has joined the Manawatu & TRC Toyota group

Spate of crashes across wider Whanganui region
The crashes were in Whanganui, Bulls and Raetihi.

Rescue helicopter flies two children to hospital
The two incidents occurred in Raetihi and Ohakune.

Councils seek Government funding for rail business case
The push is on to resume a service between Auckland and Wellington.

Businesses brace for life in phase 2
They are going through an "unusually difficult time".

'I'm out of ideas this time'
Ruapehu hospitality businesses are struggling after missing out on summer visitors.

Commemoration of the region's first NZ rail disaster at Ōngarue
Passengers on the train were from Whanganui, Raetihi, Ohakune and Marton.

PGF-funded marae upgrade project nears completion
A $16 million marae renovation programme is drawing to a close.

How water quality at Whanganui's swim spots stacks up
Sea swimming generally good this year - Dudding Lake and some rivers variable to poor.

Iwi collective reviews approach to vaccinations
A change of tack will be needed to boost numbers in hard-to-reach areas.

Where to go for water adventures around the region
This region has got you covered, no matter what you're into

Iwi collective's Covid-19 data system guides rapid response jab rollout
Mobile vaccination units can be sent "exactly to where the people really need us".

The 90% Project: Whanganui DHB closes in on milestone as country hits 90%
The Rangitīkei and South Taranaki districts are now 90 per cent fully vaccinated.

Ruapehu council wants a sinking lid policy for pokies
The public can make submissions on the proposal until February 4.

Thunderstorms forecast this afternoon
Wednesday's sunny start may give way to yet more rain.

Another Covid-19 case discovered in Ruapehu, total now sits at 4
A new case of Covid-19 was discovered in Taumarunui on Tuesday.

Mt Ruapehu crater lake temp rising again
The crater lake is now sitting at 31C, overflowing into the nearby Whangaehu River.

Rangitīkei flooding fears ease, Pipiriki Raetihi Rd closed by mud
Heavy rain caused some issues around the region on Monday night.

Whanganui to remain in Red, move to Orange confirmed in time for New Year
Whanganui will remain in the red setting until December 30.

No locations of interest after Ruapehu Covid-19 case
The case was discovered on Wednesday in the town of Taumarunui.

'We should be in orange': Whanganui mayor and MP at odds over traffic light system
Whanganui's mayor and MP have differing views on the framework.