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Triple tragedy: Three dead after four motorbikes and car crash near Taihape
Emergency services also rushing to second motorbike crash at Tihoi, Bay of Plenty.

Refrigerated truck crashes in Taihape blocking road
A person was treated for minor injuries.

Spring Fling to celebrate grandstand centennial
Taihape’s Spring Fling and Memorial Park Grandstand centennial takes place on Saturday.

Huriwaka Wind Farm makes fast-track list
The wind farm near Taihape would be big enough to power 150,000 homes.

Rugby: Waverley's Cowan to coach inaugural NZ Heartland Under-20s
The team will take on the New Zealand Māori Under-18 Ngā Whatukura side.

'Ridiculous situation': MBIE reverses council notice to fix
'It seemed absurd that the council would take this position.'

'Bleak future' fears after mill closures
Community leaders say the impact will be widespread across Ruapehu and surrounding region.

'Right fair and just': Rangitīkei votes on Māori wards
Mayor Andy Watson says everybody has the right to know how councillors stand on the issue.

'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.

Leaky school's rebuild delayed; now deemed earthquake-prone
Taihape Area School's rebuild is now scheduled for 2025.

Whanganui ambulance officers under pressure
Patients may have to self-transport to hospital or a medical clinic during planned strike.

Young musical talent wanted for Gumboots Band
Young Rangitīkei musicians boosted by district council.

Step forward for Taihape Town Hall revitalisation
The journey begins for Taihape's beloved town hall to reopen.

Kiwi racing legend appointed MotoGP chief steward
Simon Crafar takes over from Freddie Spencer, aka Fast Freddie.

Chronicle Q&A: Taylah Barrett on sporting aspirations and sushi
'It’s satisfying being able to make tackles, especially because I’m so small.'

Rugby: Battle of 'Incomparables' and 'Kaiwakas'
Border and Kaierau meet in the premier final at Cooks Gardens on Saturday.

Roading and water services moving in-house in Rangitīkei
Rangitīkei District Council bring roading and water services in-house.

Waiouru exercises important in 'volatile, uncertain and complex world'
Realistic scenarios help soldiers keep ready for any eventuality.

Community voices heard on Rangitīkei’s long-term plan
The Marton pool, kerbside collection and Marton's main street were the key topics.

Councillors face growing workload, pressure, abuse
'I do worry about the salaries for elected members' - Rangitīkei mayor

Injured player Ollie Thomson's Givealittle reaches $40,000
The bull sale has given the Thomson family an extra financial boost during a tough time.