Parapara slip: Initial investigation complete, few answers yet
Lance Kennedy confirms the slip's size is similar to those in the Manawatū Gorge in 2011.
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Ruapehu locals brace for long-term closure of SH4
Ruapehu businesses and services are making long-term plans to deal with the road closure.
Comment: Parapara Highway slip major disruption to business
A major transport and business artery was severed last week...
SH4 road: "It will not be a quick fix" says Ruapehu mayor
NZTA has said it is likely that the road will be closed for a significant period of time.
Low voting return so far in local elections
Voting is slow in the region as election day looms.
'Make good on your wool statements, Winston': farmers
Shearing sheep now costs more than their wool is earning.
Watch: Massive section of State Highway slips down hill near Whanganui
Regional leaders including the mayors of Ruapehu and Whanganui are bracing for impact.
Local named in Emergency Management Assistance Team
Anthony Edwards brings seven years of civil defence experience to the team.
State Highway 4 Parapara Road remains closed
NZTA reports that an update is expected by 10am Friday October 4.
Parapara Rd to remain closed overnight
The road surface is unstable and updates are expected on Thursday morning.
Man who allegedly pointed gun at police, stole police car appears in court
Charges laid after manhunt.
Online manhunt: Town watches on Facebook Live as police storm home
Manhunt ends in arrests after dramatic Raetihi stakeout.
Raetihi matriarch treated community as her family
The woman referred to as Raetihi's matriarch, Jessie Seaman, has died, aged 96.
Gardening: Get the best from your blueberry patch
Gardening columnist Gareth Carter has advice on growing blueberries in Whanganui.
Dinosaur museum to open in Raetihi
Ian Moore is set to realise his dream when The Dinosaur House opens on September 28.
Ruapehu waterways get restoration grants
Groups have been given funds to monitor and understand Ruapehu waterways.
Whanganui pupils off to AIMS Games amid measles outbreak
Whanganui intermediate-aged students head off to the AIMS Games amidst measles outbreak.
Raetihi walkway revives activity at Makotuku River
Two Raetihi women make native bush and swimming at the Makotuku River accessible.
'It's time to look forward to a thriving Ruapehu' - Horizons candidate
Moana Ellis wants settlement to unlock Ruapehu's social and economic potential.
Ruapehu's Horizons candidates cover spectrum
The Ruapehu District has three strong candidates for Horizons Regional Council.
Police name man who died in SH4 crash near Kakatahi
Police have extended their thoughts to the family and friends of the man.
Witness swerved off the road to avoid fatal Hunterville crash
Zody Takurua received a flat tyre and said a family were left distressed by the commotion.
Brightening up Whanganui hospital, one photo at time
Whanganui Hospital looks on the bright side with photo competition
Thain's building fire sinks business before it even opens
Cindy Munn was due to open her Good Earth Dispensary three days after it caught fire.
Poison not so toxic as teenager's photo wins top prize
Zoe Bracegirdle won the young photography category with a picture taken at Paloma Gardens.
Inside the aftermath of ski lodge blaze
Fire and Emergency staff have shown the public through a fire-damaged Ōhakune ski lodge.
Whanganui River Adventures owners building new jet boat
Ken Haworth says business was booming this season and new capacity is required.
Whanganui rowers sizzle at World Rowing Cup
Whanganui sisters Kerri and Jackie Gowler and Chris Harris shine at World Rowing Cup III.
Wairarapa Ski Club uninhabitable following Ohakune fire
Clubs in close proximity have offered their support to those that were on holiday
Central crews extinguish fire at Wairarapa Ski Club
The building on Totara St in Ohakune was well-involved with fire
Man's move from the big smoke to Raetihi pays off
Peter Blakeman wanted to be close to the mountain and found a new passion in the process.
Whanganui dog triallist makes national yarding finals
Sheep dog triallists from around the North Island competed at Ohingaiti Sports Domain
Raetihi's Odette Edmonds gets scholarship to help with studies
Makotuku Scholarship worth $5000 to help second-year teaching student.
Meet the Whanganui man behind the Matariki Glow Show
Writer, composer and co-director Midge Perez traces links to Whanganui.