Helicopter, health shuttle services to continue despite SH4 slip
Transport times to Whanganui Hospital will now be longer.
Transport times to Whanganui Hospital will now be longer.
"Exciting and ambitious" plans afoot for the Ruapehu District, mayor says.
The slip site is still closed, meaning engineers can only assess it remotely using drones.
Raetihi fears becoming a ghost town after State Highway 4 slip
Weston Kirton is already at work to increase transport options in northern Ruapehu.
Helen Craig says the road is closed for no reason other than massive under-investment.
Lance Kennedy confirms the slip's size is similar to those in the Manawatū Gorge in 2011.
Ruapehu businesses and services are making long-term plans to deal with the road closure.
A major transport and business artery was severed last week...
Shearing sheep now costs more than their wool is earning.
Regional leaders including the mayors of Ruapehu and Whanganui are bracing for impact.
Anthony Edwards brings seven years of civil defence experience to the team.
NZTA reports that an update is expected by 10am Friday October 4.
The road surface is unstable and updates are expected on Thursday morning.
Charges laid after manhunt.
Manhunt ends in arrests after dramatic Raetihi stakeout.
The woman referred to as Raetihi's matriarch, Jessie Seaman, has died, aged 96.
Gardening columnist Gareth Carter has advice on growing blueberries in Whanganui.
Whanganui intermediate-aged students head off to the AIMS Games amidst measles outbreak.
Two Raetihi women make native bush and swimming at the Makotuku River accessible.
Moana Ellis wants settlement to unlock Ruapehu's social and economic potential.
The Ruapehu District has three strong candidates for Horizons Regional Council.
Police have extended their thoughts to the family and friends of the man.
Zody Takurua received a flat tyre and said a family were left distressed by the commotion.
Whanganui Hospital looks on the bright side with photo competition
Cindy Munn was due to open her Good Earth Dispensary three days after it caught fire.
Zoe Bracegirdle won the young photography category with a picture taken at Paloma Gardens.
Fire and Emergency staff have shown the public through a fire-damaged Ōhakune ski lodge.
Ken Haworth says business was booming this season and new capacity is required.
Whanganui sisters Kerri and Jackie Gowler and Chris Harris shine at World Rowing Cup III.