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'Not desirable': Solo water delivery would stifle Rangitīkei council
'We will listen to the feedback from the population.'

'Overwhelming demand' for cat desexing assistance
Ruapehu District Council spent its allocated funding in just a few days.

‘Complex, uncertain’: Council eyes options for water services
'Whatever model we end up with, it will bring significant changes.'

Desert Rd closure pushed back a week but concerns remain
'I think motorists will throw their hands up in horror.'

Crackdown on illegal off-roading after rangers abused
The incident was reported to the police.

Nicky Rennie: Job losses a house of cards for small towns
OPINION: The greatest jewel in Tokoroa's crown was without doubt Kinleith Mill.

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.

Iwi kickstarts whānau housing dream
Ngāti Rangi has completed its first small-scale affordable rental development in Ohakune.

Ngāti Rangi appoints new tribal rūnanga chair
Troy Brown will take on the role in December when Whetu Moataane stands down.

Longserving volunteer firefighters honoured
'Volunteers like these are a very special type of person.'

CEO resigns from large farming business
Andrew Beijeman is moving on after 10 years with Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation.

'Mind-boggling': Free iwi-led dental service transforms mouths
'As adults they’re using fishing line or pliers.'

Fears mill closures could create ‘ghost towns’
Raetihi residents say the negative flow-on effect is already being felt.

Ruapehu mayor: Chateau Tongariro issues not insurmountable
Ruapehu's mayor says there are 'credible developers' interested in restoring it.

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

‘Just stunned silence’: Mill closure shocks rural community
'Our local towns... it’s probably going to wreck them.'

Truck carrying 'dangerous goods' catches fire
Fire crews returned to the scene to make sure the fire wasn’t going to reignite.

Mt Ruapehu life pass holders 'devastated' at losing their $4k passes after liquidation
'The majority of life pass holders have had a very sour taste left in their mouth.'

#RescueRuapehu campaign launched
A petition urges the Government to intervene to save hundreds of jobs.