Whanganui ChronicleIwi kickstarts whānau housing dreamNgāti Rangi has completed its first small-scale affordable rental development in Ohakune.30 Oct 08:02 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 ChronicleLongserving volunteer firefighters honoured'Volunteers like these are a very special type of person.'24 Oct 09:26 PM
Whanganui ChronicleCEO resigns from large farming businessAndrew Beijeman is moving on after 10 years with Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation.17 Oct 07:46 PM
Whanganui Chronicle'Mind-boggling': Free iwi-led dental service transforms mouths'As adults they’re using fishing line or pliers.'11 Oct 03:11 AM
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 ChronicleRuapehu mayor: Chateau Tongariro issues not insurmountableRuapehu's mayor says there are 'credible developers' interested in restoring it.24 Sep 01:49 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 Chronicle‘Just stunned silence’: Mill closure shocks rural community'Our local towns... it’s probably going to wreck them.'10 Sep 08:07 PM
Whanganui ChronicleTruck carrying 'dangerous goods' catches fireFire crews returned to the scene to make sure the fire wasn’t going to reignite.04 Sep 10:34 PM
Whanganui ChronicleMt Ruapehu life pass holders 'devastated' at losing their $4k passes after liquidation'The majority of life pass holders have had a very sour taste left in their mouth.'04 Sep 05:00 PM
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Whanganui Chronicle'Outdated' rural copper landlines on way out'There is no need for anybody to be using it.'27 Aug 05:00 PM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 ChronicleMayors 'cautiously optimistic' about keeping mills from closingThe Government has invited the mayors to work with WPI on possible solutions.22 Aug 09:59 PM
Whanganui Chronicle‘We pulled out all the stops’: Rampant power costs crush hope for Ruapehu millsChief executive Mike Ryan said rapidly increasing energy prices were unsustainable.21 Aug 09:53 PM
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 Chronicle'Mountain keeps getting higher': Operational pause at Ruapehu millsWPI chief executive Mike Ryan says 'some sort of government intervention' may be required.05 Aug 11:23 PM
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 seize cannabis in lolly packets'It really shows you what length criminals will go to.'15 Jul 02:21 AM
Whanganui ChronicleOhakune's Top 10 in the top fiveThe holiday park is a finalist in the national hospitality awards.10 Jul 02:21 AM
Whanganui ChronicleHas school holiday boredom struck already? Head to Ruapehu this winterPack your winter gear for Ruapehu.09 Jul 06:00 PM
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 ChronicleMt Ruapehu skifields grasp sliver of hope ahead of school holidaysSome businesses around the skifields have taken drastic measures.05 Jul 07:14 AM
Whanganui ChronicleWaiouru exercises important in 'volatile, uncertain and complex world'Realistic scenarios help soldiers keep ready for any eventuality.28 Jun 02:43 AM
