
Fears mill closures could create ‘ghost towns’
Raetihi residents say the negative flow-on effect is already being felt.
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.'
Chief executive Mike Ryan said rapidly increasing energy prices were unsustainable.
Councillors are talking with the community about the future of Ruapehu's Māori ward.
Fiona Kahukura Hadley-Chase says it is an attempt to 'diminish Māori representation'.
Patients may have to self-transport to hospital or a medical clinic during planned strike.
Ruapehu District Council says it is bowing out from financing housing developments.
A rural mayor says there’s no incentive for councils to band together in new entities.
Ruapehu's council hit its debt ceiling while expecting relief from Three Waters cash.
WPI chief executive Mike Ryan says 'some sort of government intervention' may be required.
Ruapehu District Council will have meetings in Ohakune and Taumarunui.
It will provide a central point for search and rescue operations and emergency management.
'It really shows you what length criminals will go to.'
The holiday park is a finalist in the national hospitality awards.
Pack your winter gear for Ruapehu.
Ruapehu District Council hopes to receive a wider range of grant applications.
Some businesses around the skifields have taken drastic measures.
Realistic scenarios help soldiers keep ready for any eventuality.
The centre has been operating successfully for three years.
More than 8000 people attended the carnival and birthday celebration in Ohakune.
'Communities are the first level of response during emergencies'
Dave Mazey disagrees with Government concerns over Whakapapa's commercial viability.