Speed limits near Ruapehu urban schools will reduce to 30km/h by May 1.

Ngāti Hāua Iwi Trust and Ruapehu District Council have signed a confidential agreement.

'It doesn't send a good message to tourists.'

It is planned for the weekends of February 22-23 and March 1-2.

'Residents feel it is only a matter of time before a turning vehicle is hit from behind'.

“You might just end up stuck, not stuck in a bad way, stuck in a good way.”

A courier driver noticed tarseal wrapped around his truck's wheels.

Ohakune businesses have thrived since the two-month closure began.

Kōwhai Park features heavily, but which chute comes in at number one?

'Whatever model we end up with, it will bring significant changes.'

'I think motorists will throw their hands up in horror.'

The incident was reported to the police.

'What is the difference that whānau actually want to see in their lives?'

Weston Kirton says the completed cycle trail will boost economic growth and resilience.

The dog was surrendered to the council by its owners and euthanised.

'You just have no idea what it’s going to look like on a camera.'

An extension of the Mountain to Sea trail, Te Ara Mangawhero, opens in Ruapehu.

'Volunteers like these are a very special type of person.'

Andrew Beijeman is moving on after 10 years with Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation.

'As adults they’re using fishing line or pliers.'

Raetihi residents say the negative flow-on effect is already being felt.

Ruapehu's mayor says there are 'credible developers' interested in restoring it.

Community leaders say the impact will be widespread across Ruapehu and surrounding region.

'Our local towns... it’s probably going to wreck them.'

Fire crews returned to the scene to make sure the fire wasn’t going to reignite.

'The majority of life pass holders have had a very sour taste left in their mouth.'

A petition urges the Government to intervene to save hundreds of jobs.

The proposed closure of two large North Island mills is already hurting the local economy.

'There is no need for anybody to be using it.'