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‘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.
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.
'Huge undertaking': Funding on the way for Parapara resilience
'On the Parapara, I’d say the warranty is five years at best.'
Fears mill closures could create ‘ghost towns’
Raetihi residents say the negative flow-on effect is already being felt.
‘It’s a worry’: Council fears Raetihi community hub roadblock
A Government directive to councils to deliver the basics has cast a shadow over plans.
'Bleak future' fears after mill closures
Community leaders say the impact will be widespread across Ruapehu and surrounding region.
Hundreds lose jobs as Ruapehu mills close
'As tough as this news is, our people need certainty to get on with their lives.'
#RescueRuapehu campaign launched
A petition urges the Government to intervene to save hundreds of jobs.
'No one is going to want to live here': Proposed mill closure threatens town
The proposed closure of two large North Island mills is already hurting the local economy.
'Outdated' rural copper landlines on way out
'There is no need for anybody to be using it.'
‘Keep the lights on’: Community rallies over mills threat
'I believe this can be fixed – there needs to be an intervention.'
Design revealed for $10m Raetihi hub
Ruapehu District Council has earmarked $3 million for the project.
‘Don’t be scared, mate’: Councillors defend Māori ward
Councillors are talking with the community about the future of Ruapehu's Māori ward.
‘Backward move’: Councillor slams mandate to undo Māori wards
Fiona Kahukura Hadley-Chase says it is an attempt to 'diminish Māori representation'.
Whanganui ambulance officers under pressure
Patients may have to self-transport to hospital or a medical clinic during planned strike.
'No cash, no housing’: Council calls on Government to act
Ruapehu District Council says it is bowing out from financing housing developments.
Water funding remains problem for councils
A rural mayor says there’s no incentive for councils to band together in new entities.
‘It will be ugly’: Council warns on cost of water
Ruapehu's council hit its debt ceiling while expecting relief from Three Waters cash.