Raetihi Gutbuster returns for 2023
A 5km run and half-marathon have been added alongside the 25km and 50km bike races.
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Strong interest shown in shearing industry course
A course for prospective shearers was held ahead of the Waimarino Shears.
Wild Food Challenge returns to Waimarino
Waimarino foodies ready for a wild challenge.
Lower speed limits around schools on cards as part of Ruapehu’s speed management plan
Do speed limits in Ruapehu need to be changed?
Cyclone Gabrielle: Parapara may reopen on Saturday
The highway between Whanganui and Raetihi remains closed due to slips and fallen trees.
Rural sports awards finalists named
Finalists for the Norwood Rural Sports Awards named
Waimarino A&P Show gearing up to be spectacular day out
The Waimarino A&P Show is coming with woodchopping and equestrian events.
Ngāti Rangi announces successful applicants for Whiria Ngā Hua funding
Ngāti Rangi has awarded funding to 33 whānau support initiatives.
Whanganui region braces for Cyclone Gabrielle
Whanganui is expected to be hit by severe southeast gusts on Tuesday.
Better water monitoring process for Ruapehu region
The council has upgraded its water sampling process to meet new standards.
Ruapehu mayor aims for collective decisions
Weston Kirton says challenging times are ahead for the council.
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.
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.