Marriage celebrant to mayor all in a day's work for Kirton
Weston Kirton is back in the mayoral role he occupied from 1995 to 2001.
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Most mayoral candidates oppose plan for Three Waters
Only two mayoral candidates in Whanganui, Rangitīkei and Ruapehu support the current plan.
Ruapehu re-routes Better Off funding decisions
"There was no way we could have agreed to go ahead without proper consultation."
Ruapehu voters urged to have their say in election
Voters need to get their papers sent back to the council by midday on October 8.
Mixed support for Māori wards from mayoral hopefuls
Just over half of New Zealand councils are introducing Māori wards in October.
Kirton standing for mayor in Ruapehu election
The regional councillor and former two-term mayor is back for another go.
Raetihi local enters race for Ruapehu mayoralty
Ruapehu District Council's youngest councillor is entering the district's mayoralty race.
Long-time Ruapehu Mayor Don Cameron steps down
Elijah Pue and Adie Doyle are the first to put their names forward for the mayoral race.
Residents respond to a changing Whanganui landscape
Changing Springvale: Living in Whanganui's fast-growing suburb.
Call for better regional connections with buses, trains
Regional connectivity was more in demand than urban services in submissions to Horizons.
Weather bomb closes roads, downs powerlines
A Powerco representative said repairs were continuing to be made to the lines
Any-time roll change for Māori voters 'huge' improvement, says councillor
Elijah Pue says the move will help remove barriers to voting
World record in teen shearer's sights
Taihape's Reuben Alabaster will attempt the record later this year.
Budget 2022: Whanganui region leaders outline their wishlists
Finance Minister Grant Robertson will deliver the Budget on Thursday, May 19, at 2pm.
Ruapehu Wellness Centre project still in first phase
"It's more than just bricks and mortar, it's a whole integrated service."
Ruapehu mayor opposed to council's coalition support
However, members of the C4LD coalition believe their plan will "rescue" water reforms.
Cyclists flock to Mountains to Sea trails
The trails cover 400km across Whanganui and Ruapehu
RAL offers landlords incentive to accommodate staff
Landlords can choose from a range of rewards in return for offering accommodation
Ruapehu council divided on pokies policy
Mayor Don Cameron had to use his casting vote in the split decision.
Firefighters called to Kakatahi blaze
A fire crew was called on Tuesday night to extinguish a group of burning trees.
Person taken to hospital after car rolls near Raetihi
The vehicle rolled off the road and came to a stop in a nearby paddock.
Landmark Raetihi temple closer to restoration
The project will cost about $1 million and funding applications have been sent out.
New owners behind wheel at Wanganui Toyota
The dealership has joined the Manawatu & TRC Toyota group
'It's a dog's breakfast': Ruapehu joins Three Waters revolt
Mayor Don Cameron warned the move would gain nothing but was outvoted.
Explained: How to use a RAT kit to test for Covid
RATs take just 20 minutes to get a result versus days for PCR testing.
Spate of crashes across wider Whanganui region
The crashes were in Whanganui, Bulls and Raetihi.
Rescue helicopter flies two children to hospital
The two incidents occurred in Raetihi and Ohakune.
Councils seek Government funding for rail business case
The push is on to resume a service between Auckland and Wellington.
Businesses brace for life in phase 2
They are going through an "unusually difficult time".
'I'm out of ideas this time'
Ruapehu hospitality businesses are struggling after missing out on summer visitors.
Commemoration of the region's first NZ rail disaster at Ōngarue
Passengers on the train were from Whanganui, Raetihi, Ohakune and Marton.
PGF-funded marae upgrade project nears completion
A $16 million marae renovation programme is drawing to a close.
How water quality at Whanganui's swim spots stacks up
Sea swimming generally good this year - Dudding Lake and some rivers variable to poor.