Inside the aftermath of ski lodge blaze
Fire and Emergency staff have shown the public through a fire-damaged Ōhakune ski lodge.
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Whanganui River Adventures owners building new jet boat
Ken Haworth says business was booming this season and new capacity is required.
Whanganui rowers sizzle at World Rowing Cup
Whanganui sisters Kerri and Jackie Gowler and Chris Harris shine at World Rowing Cup III.
Wairarapa Ski Club uninhabitable following Ohakune fire
Clubs in close proximity have offered their support to those that were on holiday
Central crews extinguish fire at Wairarapa Ski Club
The building on Totara St in Ohakune was well-involved with fire
Man's move from the big smoke to Raetihi pays off
Peter Blakeman wanted to be close to the mountain and found a new passion in the process.
Whanganui dog triallist makes national yarding finals
Sheep dog triallists from around the North Island competed at Ohingaiti Sports Domain
Raetihi's Odette Edmonds gets scholarship to help with studies
Makotuku Scholarship worth $5000 to help second-year teaching student.
Meet the Whanganui man behind the Matariki Glow Show
Writer, composer and co-director Midge Perez traces links to Whanganui.
Rates rebate reminder for Ruapehu ratepayers
Ruapehu ratepayers are urged to check whether they qualify for a rate rebate.
'It's been a long time coming': SH4 closed for slip repairs
The closures will be in place from Monday to Friday, June 10-14.
McLaughlin was a high flyer who loved the outdoors
Being short-sighted was never going to destroy his dreams of taking to the skies
Raetihi expo will showcase ways to quit smoking
The expo will involve demonstrations, health activities and competitions.
Youth Week working bee at Raetihi Community Gardens
A Youth Week project will help with winter vegetables for those in need in Raetihi.
Big Whanganui team for national sheepdog trials
Whanganui competitors are heading to the New Zealand Sheepdog Trials in Northland.
Calls for more funding for cochlear implants
Ricky McLeod's hearing loss has impacted employment and led to a lack of confidence.
Johnny Devlin, the Wanganui Wailer
Johnny Devlin, the "Wanganui Wailer", was New Zealand's pop icon of the 1950s.
Ruapehu dog attacks spur call to action
Ruapehu District Council says it is addressing dangerous-dog problems in the region.
Rugby club for farmers still going strong
Counties, the Whanganui rugby club for farmers, turns 50 this year.
New maternity services offered in Waimarino
Relief for new mums in the Waimarino as a 24/7 maternity service is back in action.
Art and restoration celebrated at gallery opening
The Raetihi Arts Trust Gallery had its official opening on Saturday, April 27
Opening of Raetihi art gallery will be a dream come true
Anthea Hatfield and Bernice Frost have been working on the project for over five years.
End of an era as Raetihi Gutbuster organisers bow out
Lucy and Mike Conway are moving on after preparing the fun fitness event for nine years.
Powerco trials new pole top photography
Low flying helicopters carrying a photographer can take 12 images of every power pole.
Ohingaiti dog trial draws visitors from other centres
The penultimate Wanganui Centre sheep dog trial of the season was held at Ohingaiti.
Racers gear up for Raetihi Gutbuster
Competitors will take on the Raetihi Gutbuster run and cycle event on Easter Sunday.
Dog trial club marks 75th year
Fine times and good entries at Poukiore Collie Club 75th Jubilee
Night-time water outage planned for Ohakune in March
Drinking water will be separated into ten zones that will shut down at different times
Ruapehu experience helps Nelson fire response
Ruapehu's Nick Watson has returned from helping with the response to the Nelson fires
Triallists need guile to deal with lambs
The lambs called the shots at the recent Mangamahu dog trials.
Big weekend for Chambers at dog trials
Record numbers turned out for the Omatane-Kawhatau Collie Club's sheep dog trials
No significant changes in Ruapehu council's plan; rate rise of 3.52 per cent
Ruapehu ratepayers are in for a slightly lower-than-forecast rates rise for 2019/20.
Roadside mowing a no-go in Ruapehu
Dry conditions in Ruapehu District have prompted a restricted fire season.