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Police crack down on road safety
During the four-day operation, 7755 drivers were breath tested.
Minister directs Health NZ to revive stalled health centre
Minister Simeon Brown says work on the new Waimarino Wellness Centre will be accelerated.
‘We owe Raetihi an apology’: Councillor urges recycling rethink
Overflowing bins and contamination prompted calls for community action.
‘All bikes are welcome’: Raetihi Gutbuster gears up for 2025
'It’s all about getting people out and enjoying life from a bike saddle.'
Council cautioned against Māori ward bias
A councillor wanted the Māori ward referendum labelled as discriminatory.
Recycling crisis: Overflow, contamination could close waste station
Rubbish dumped at Raetihi's recycling facility includes food waste and animal carcasses.
Carbon credit deal to provide windfall for Māori landowners
The deal will earn forest trust about $9.3 million in annual payments for 10 years.
Iwi celebrate $21.7m settlement but brace for challenges ahead
Iwi negotiator Aiden Gilbert said the day was joyful but there were challenges ahead.
Triferno obstacle course set to fire up Blazing Hills event
The Triferno course combines three routes for a 20km, 90-obstacle challenge.
‘Critical moment’: Third reading of iwi Treaty settlement bill
More than 150 members will travel to Parliament on March 6 for the reading.
‘Pretty fearless’: 16-year-old girl dominates NZ motocross circuit
Karaitiana Horne won three major motocross titles in 2024.
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.
Iwi voters back Ngāti Hāua Treaty settlement
The settlement includes statutory pardons for tūpuna wrongfully convicted in 1846.
Adventure Highway Art Trail to showcase Ruapehu’s creative talent
It is planned for the weekends of February 22-23 and March 1-2.
‘Very strong symbols’: Urgent push to save historic Rātana temple
The aim is to complete the restoration by the Raetihi church's centennial in 2026.
Central North Island iwi elect first post-settlement board
Te Korowai o Wainuiārua trustees will manage $28.5m in Treaty settlement assets.
Thumbs-up for central North Island village name change
National Park Village is being renamed Waimarino.
Ngāti Rangi names new leaders for governance board
Tomairangi Mareikura has been named the new chairwoman.
'Overwhelming demand' for cat desexing assistance
Ruapehu District Council spent its allocated funding in just a few days.
Ruapehu citizen award recipients announced
‘Unwavering commitment’ and 'impactful contributions' win Citizen of the Year Awards.
‘Complex, uncertain’: Council eyes options for water services
'Whatever model we end up with, it will bring significant changes.'
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.
Ngāti Rangi appoints new tribal rūnanga chair
Troy Brown will take on the role in December when Whetu Moataane stands down.
Historic election ahead as iwi form new governance board
Three central North Island iwi are preparing to elect their first board of trustees.