'It's just looking at how we can make a positive out of this.'
The Raetihi community is considering how to deal with the impact of the SH4 closure.
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Project brings new life to church building
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Helicopter, health shuttle services to continue despite SH4 slip
Transport times to Whanganui Hospital will now be longer.
New councillor has focus on Ruapehu's future
"Exciting and ambitious" plans afoot for the Ruapehu District, mayor says.
Rain bad news for Parapara slip site
The slip site is still closed, meaning engineers can only assess it remotely using drones.
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Kirton determined to improve transport
Weston Kirton is already at work to increase transport options in northern Ruapehu.
Councillor slams NZTA over SH4 closure
Helen Craig says the road is closed for no reason other than massive under-investment.
Parapara slip: Initial investigation complete, few answers yet
Lance Kennedy confirms the slip's size is similar to those in the Manawatū Gorge in 2011.
Ruapehu locals brace for long-term closure of SH4
Ruapehu businesses and services are making long-term plans to deal with the road closure.
Comment: Parapara Highway slip major disruption to business
A major transport and business artery was severed last week...
SH4 road: "It will not be a quick fix" says Ruapehu mayor
NZTA has said it is likely that the road will be closed for a significant period of time.
Low voting return so far in local elections
Voting is slow in the region as election day looms.
'Make good on your wool statements, Winston': farmers
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Watch: Massive section of State Highway slips down hill near Whanganui
Regional leaders including the mayors of Ruapehu and Whanganui are bracing for impact.
Local named in Emergency Management Assistance Team
Anthony Edwards brings seven years of civil defence experience to the team.
State Highway 4 Parapara Road remains closed
NZTA reports that an update is expected by 10am Friday October 4.
Parapara Rd to remain closed overnight
The road surface is unstable and updates are expected on Thursday morning.
Man who allegedly pointed gun at police, stole police car appears in court
Charges laid after manhunt.
Online manhunt: Town watches on Facebook Live as police storm home
Manhunt ends in arrests after dramatic Raetihi stakeout.
Raetihi matriarch treated community as her family
The woman referred to as Raetihi's matriarch, Jessie Seaman, has died, aged 96.
Gardening: Get the best from your blueberry patch
Gardening columnist Gareth Carter has advice on growing blueberries in Whanganui.
Dinosaur museum to open in Raetihi
Ian Moore is set to realise his dream when The Dinosaur House opens on September 28.
Ruapehu waterways get restoration grants
Groups have been given funds to monitor and understand Ruapehu waterways.
Whanganui pupils off to AIMS Games amid measles outbreak
Whanganui intermediate-aged students head off to the AIMS Games amidst measles outbreak.
Raetihi walkway revives activity at Makotuku River
Two Raetihi women make native bush and swimming at the Makotuku River accessible.
'It's time to look forward to a thriving Ruapehu' - Horizons candidate
Moana Ellis wants settlement to unlock Ruapehu's social and economic potential.
Ruapehu's Horizons candidates cover spectrum
The Ruapehu District has three strong candidates for Horizons Regional Council.
Police name man who died in SH4 crash near Kakatahi
Police have extended their thoughts to the family and friends of the man.
Witness swerved off the road to avoid fatal Hunterville crash
Zody Takurua received a flat tyre and said a family were left distressed by the commotion.
Brightening up Whanganui hospital, one photo at time
Whanganui Hospital looks on the bright side with photo competition
Thain's building fire sinks business before it even opens
Cindy Munn was due to open her Good Earth Dispensary three days after it caught fire.
Poison not so toxic as teenager's photo wins top prize
Zoe Bracegirdle won the young photography category with a picture taken at Paloma Gardens.