Plan devised for future of NZ’s oldest provincial theatre
There have been inquiries about hosting birthday parties and weddings in the theatre.
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Treaty 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.'
$30m and apology for iwi who paid the price for the nation's development
The tribes' areas of interest include the middle reaches of the Whanganui River.
Logging veteran turns the turf for start of work on Te Ara o Mangawhero
The last time Laurie Weller had taken a shovel to the ground near Tūroa was 1960
Rising stars of Matariki: Elijah Pue
Elijah Pue is determined to return to the political arena serve his people.
Ruapehu welcomes freedom camping changes
The council says the new rules make tourism more sustainable.
State Highway 4 to close for road works
State Highway 1 will be the alternate route on July 4-5 when SH4 closes.
Central North Island tribes back $30m Treaty settlement
Tamahaki, Tamakana and Uenuku will formally sign the Deed of Settlement on July 29.
Freshwater funding up for grabs
Applications to Horizons Regional Council close on June 30.
Architect sought for Raetihi Community Hub
A "compelling and contemporary" design is envisaged for the new community hub.
Wallaby found in Manawatū-Whanganui region for first time
Horizons staff working to establish whether a colony of wallabies has set up home
Ngāti Rangi planning big Puanga/Matariki celebration in Ruapehu
Ruapehu's bright stars have been called home for Puanga, to celebrate and reflect.
Comment: The future is Māori
Helen Leahy, Pou Ārahi of Nga Waihua o Paerangi, writes about investing in whānau.
Peggy Frew of Ōhakune awarded a QSM for her long service to local communities
Frew has been working for half a century for the Ruapehu and Whanganui communities.
New chapter starts for Ruapehu council and iwi
The agreement establishes 'a framework for a co-operative and collaborative future'.
Q & A with Jo Kennedy: Visit Ruapehu manager shares the highs and lows of tourism and commuting
Visit Ruapehu's Jo Kennedy on the ups and downs of her Waimarino tourism experience
Calls for greater fuel competition in Whanganui and Ruapehu
The Whanganui council has contacted lower-price suppliers in a bid to drive prices down.
Whanganui hit with rain and single-digit temperatures
Temperatures got as low as 2.2C in Waiouru.
Raetihi Gutbuster success not dampened by showers
Around 140 people took part in the various races at the event.
Raetihi rider cleans up at motocross champs
Karaitiana Horne had five wins from five starts in her class.
Minister backs Ruapehu’s tourism re-think
Ruapehu's destination management plan proves a hit with tourism minister
Courthouse security report: People could be 'killed, injured'
Ohakune courthouse remains closed after nine 'key identified risks' were highlighted.
Sustaina Grow: Ruapehu wool products make garden wonderful
Natural wool has multiple benefits for plants and the environment.
'We looked to the maunga': How Ruapehu plans to reinvent tourism industry
“We will need to break a few eggs along the way and it will take courageous leadership.”
Raetihi Gutbuster returns for 2023
A 5km run and half-marathon have been added alongside the 25km and 50km bike races.
Strong interest shown in shearing industry course
A course for prospective shearers was held ahead of the Waimarino Shears.
Wild Food Challenge returns to Waimarino
Waimarino foodies ready for a wild challenge.
Lower speed limits around schools on cards as part of Ruapehu’s speed management plan
Do speed limits in Ruapehu need to be changed?
Cyclone Gabrielle: Parapara may reopen on Saturday
The highway between Whanganui and Raetihi remains closed due to slips and fallen trees.
Rural sports awards finalists named
Finalists for the Norwood Rural Sports Awards named
Waimarino A&P Show gearing up to be spectacular day out
The Waimarino A&P Show is coming with woodchopping and equestrian events.
Ngāti Rangi announces successful applicants for Whiria Ngā Hua funding
Ngāti Rangi has awarded funding to 33 whānau support initiatives.
Whanganui region braces for Cyclone Gabrielle
Whanganui is expected to be hit by severe southeast gusts on Tuesday.