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‘We owe Raetihi an apology’: Councillor urges recycling rethink
Overflowing bins and contamination prompted calls for community action.
Council cautioned against Māori ward bias
A councillor wanted the Māori ward referendum labelled as discriminatory.
Four injured in crash on SH4; three taken to hospital
One person was seriously injured and had to be cut from a vehicle in a ditch.
Ruapehu speed signs could cost council $132,000
Speed limits near Ruapehu urban schools will reduce to 30km/h by May 1.
‘Benefit us all’: ‘Historic’ partnership deal signed
Ngāti Hāua Iwi Trust and Ruapehu District Council have signed a confidential agreement.
NZTA faces backlash over rubbish issues on Desert Rd detour
'It doesn't send a good message to tourists.'
Adventure Highway Art Trail to showcase Ruapehu’s creative talent
It is planned for the weekends of February 22-23 and March 1-2.
‘Russian roulette’: Mayor calls for Horopito speed limit reduction
'Residents feel it is only a matter of time before a turning vehicle is hit from behind'.
Desert Road closure puts Waimarino A & P Show on the map
“You might just end up stuck, not stuck in a bad way, stuck in a good way.”
Bitumen spill wreaks havoc on vehicles along SH47 detour
A courier driver noticed tarseal wrapped around his truck's wheels.
'Freaking amazing': Desert Road closure brings boom to small town
Ohakune businesses have thrived since the two-month closure began.
Slippery slopes: Whanganui slides ranked
Kōwhai Park features heavily, but which chute comes in at number one?
'Not desirable': Solo water delivery would stifle Rangitīkei council
'We will listen to the feedback from the population.'
'Overwhelming demand' for cat desexing assistance
Ruapehu District Council spent its allocated funding in just a few days.
‘Complex, uncertain’: Council eyes options for water services
'Whatever model we end up with, it will bring significant changes.'
Desert Rd closure pushed back a week but concerns remain
'I think motorists will throw their hands up in horror.'
Crackdown on illegal off-roading after rangers abused
The incident was reported to the police.
Nicky Rennie: Job losses a house of cards for small towns
OPINION: The greatest jewel in Tokoroa's crown was without doubt Kinleith Mill.
New Social Investment Board member shares vision
'What is the difference that whānau actually want to see in their lives?'
Ruapehu mayor seeks funding for 'vital' cycle trail
Weston Kirton says the completed cycle trail will boost economic growth and resilience.
'Extremely sad situation': Dog euthanised after attacking 5-year-old at school
The dog was surrendered to the council by its owners and euthanised.
Kiwi freeride skier big victory on world stage
'You just have no idea what it’s going to look like on a camera.'
New Mountain to Sea trail showcases beauty of eco-tourism
An extension of the Mountain to Sea trail, Te Ara Mangawhero, opens in Ruapehu.
Iwi kickstarts whānau housing dream
Ngāti Rangi has completed its first small-scale affordable rental development in Ohakune.
Ngāti Rangi appoints new tribal rūnanga chair
Troy Brown will take on the role in December when Whetu Moataane stands down.
Longserving volunteer firefighters honoured
'Volunteers like these are a very special type of person.'
CEO resigns from large farming business
Andrew Beijeman is moving on after 10 years with Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation.