Latest from Raetihi

Whanganui rowers and paddler heading for Tokyo

Whanganui has an unprecedented number of athletes going to the Tokyo Olympics.

'Dire' shortage of staff for Ruapehu's ski areas

Border restrictions mean the ski areas may be unable to open on time.

Overseas acts lined up for Ohakune Mardi Gras

NZ is 'the only place in the world where you can play to huge crowds'.

Roading projects take precedence in land transport plan

Mayor says he has done a bit of "table-thumping" in support of improved public transport.

Raetihi businesses consulted in community hub project

Consultation with businesses rounds off the first step toward a new Raetihi community hub.

Two injured, one critical after crash near Raetihi

Two helicopters were sent to transfer the injured patients to hospital.

Snow factory hits Mt Ruapehu slopes

Mt Ruapehu's winter season is set to run until October 25 - snow permitting.

Cause of central North Island power outage not determined

Power was restored to the 4000-plus homes three hours after the outage.

Police name victim of fatal crash near Whanganui

The death is the third road fatality in the Manawatū-Whanganui region in 2021.

Bartley initiative brings health care to the people

Robert Bartley and family have started a foundation to fund region health care.

Ruapehu 'well placed' to weather international tourism slump

Ruapehu tourism operators say they fit the bill for what Kiwis want from domestic travel.

Ruapehu Māori ward petition fails at first hurdle

The petition for a poll on the proposed Ruapehu Māori ward has fallen short.

Stats reveal drop in numbers smoking

MP and health support staff encourage smokers to get help to quit this year.

Ruapehu residents likely to go to the polls on Maori ward

A petition with 550 signatures was delivered to the council last week.

Monday Q&A: Whanganui photographer Gail Imhoff

The Whanganui awa offers endless opportunities to capture beautiful images.

The Monday Q&A: Actor Chris McKenzie talks treading the boards and why he loves Whanganui

Actor Chris McKenzie talks treading the boards and why he loves Whanganui.