Whanganui ChronicleRuapehu council thanks Peggy Frew for long serviceHer dedication to the Ōhakune community has been recognised by Ruapehu District Council.03 Oct 12:45 AM
Whanganui ChronicleFire crews respond to smoke coming from Raetihi buildingTwo crews from Raetihi and one from Ōhakune were at the scene.02 Oct 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumWhanganui ChronicleRuapehu skifield again goes cap-in-hand to GovernmentLiquidators say cash reserves were on track to run dry in two months.29 Sep 02:15 AM
PremiumPremiumWhanganui ChronicleŌhakune social housing going ahead despite council, community dispute'You can consult until the cows come home, but you’ll never satisfy all parties.'28 Sep 04:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleTramper rescued off Mt Ruapehu after falling, suffering serious fracturesThe man in his 30s was walking 4000 metres up the mountain before his fall.07 Sep 06:14 AM
PremiumPremiumWhanganui ChronicleRuapehu council and property owners clash over Ōhakune developmentAn online petition opposing the development gained over 1200 signatures.04 Sep 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleWaimarino Art Awards return after three yearsSubmissions for the awards close on September 15.30 Aug 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChroniclePerson critically injured in Ohakune crashAnother person suffered minor injuries.26 Aug 08:53 PM
PremiumPremiumWhanganui ChronicleHow snow on Mt Ruapehu will change in future“It’s going to be essential that we keep warming below 2C.”24 Aug 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleWatch: Heart-stopping moment overtaking car narrowly misses head-on crashA hatchback driver narrowly avoided a head-on collision with a truck.22 Aug 07:03 PM
PremiumPremiumWhanganui ChronicleThree-way partnership for Ōhakune housing developmentThe Ruapehu housing development will cater for different needs.13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWhanganui ChronicleCarrot Park a popular stop-off for visitors and localsThe Ohakune Carrot Park attracts an average of 10,000 visitors a month.11 Aug 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleNew rail overbridge in Ohakune to openThe first of two restored Ohakune bridges opens on Friday, August 11.10 Aug 05:00 AM
Whanganui ChronicleWork under way to repair Ōhakune motel fire damageThe hotel is planned to be fully repaired by the end of the week.07 Aug 02:54 AM
Whanganui ChronicleŌhakune fire: Crews battle 'challenging' motel blazeMotel guests were woken by the fire alarm around 3am.06 Aug 12:15 AM
Whanganui ChronicleTreaty of Waitangi settlement 'just crumbs off the table. But the healing has to start''This piece of justice will re-energise and boost all the peoples in this area.'02 Aug 10:58 PM
Whanganui Chronicle$30m and apology for iwi who paid the price for the nation's developmentThe tribes' areas of interest include the middle reaches of the Whanganui River.30 Jul 04:10 AM
Whanganui ChronicleState Highway 1 reopened between Taihape and WaiōuruThe Desert Road section of the highway remains closed.25 Jul 09:16 PM
Whanganui ChronicleLogging veteran turns the turf for start of work on Te Ara o MangawheroThe last time Laurie Weller had taken a shovel to the ground near Tūroa was 196021 Jul 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleNgāti Rangi celebrate milestone for Mountains to Sea trailThe Te Ara Mangawhero section of the trail has been given the green light.14 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWhanganui ChronicleTravellers flock to Ohakune for school holidaysThe late notice of Mt Ruapehu's ski fields opening left some businesses out in the cold14 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWhanganui ChronicleSnow and people return to Mt Ruapehu slopesThe shift to an El Nino climate driver has helped improve conditions for making snow.10 Jul 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleRuapehu welcomes freedom camping changesThe council says the new rules make tourism more sustainable.03 Jul 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChroniclePotentially dangerous trees removed along Ōhakune Mountain RoadThe Ruapehu District Council has felled or pruned trees posing a road safety risk.29 Jun 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleFreshwater funding up for grabsApplications to Horizons Regional Council close on June 30.22 Jun 12:57 AM
Whanganui Chronicle'Exploited a vulnerable student': Ruapehu teacher struck off after sex with studentA school caretaker found the pair in a classroom close to one another.19 Jun 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleClub rugby: Kaierau eye home semifinal in Ruapehu tripIt's the penultimate round of Tasman Tanning Premier club rugby.15 Jun 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleWallaby found in Manawatū-Whanganui region for first timeHorizons staff working to establish whether a colony of wallabies has set up home14 Jun 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleRuapehu ski passes on sale as soon as next week following $1 bid for mountainLift passes could be on sale as early as next week under the new ownership.14 Jun 01:30 AM
Whanganui ChronicleNgāti Rangi planning big Puanga/Matariki celebration in RuapehuRuapehu's bright stars have been called home for Puanga, to celebrate and reflect.13 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWhanganui ChronicleComment: The future is MāoriHelen Leahy, Pou Ārahi of Nga Waihua o Paerangi, writes about investing in whānau.06 Jun 09:00 PM
Whanganui ChroniclePeggy Frew of Ōhakune awarded a QSM for her long service to local communitiesFrew has been working for half a century for the Ruapehu and Whanganui communities.04 Jun 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleNew chapter starts for Ruapehu council and iwiThe agreement establishes 'a framework for a co-operative and collaborative future'.29 May 01:40 AM
Whanganui ChronicleQ & A with Jo Kennedy: Visit Ruapehu manager shares the highs and lows of tourism and commutingVisit Ruapehu's Jo Kennedy on the ups and downs of her Waimarino tourism experience26 May 05:00 PM
