$1.4 million boost for Whanganui, Ruapehu tourism
Each Regional Tourism Organisation has received $700,000 in Government funding.
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Obituary: Former Māori All Black Ray 'Rocky' Parr remembered
The hard man started out as captain, coach and manager of his primary school rugby team.
Health officials welcome $242m for maternity services
The Government has invested $85 million to support midwives' wages.
Former Māori All Black Ray 'Rocky' Parr a 'Lion Tamer'
Parr was in the Wanganui-King Country side that beat the British Isles team 54 years ago.
Philip Trusttum works go on display in hometown
Exhibition covers works from early 1970s through to 2019.
Heavy snow closes Desert Rd - crash closes detour, motorists told to delay travel
It's a chilly start for snow-covered alpine areas but sunny skies are on their way.
Top marks for Ruapehu College
Ruapehu College is celebrating its students' educational achievements.
Covid-19 considered in Ruapehu rates increase
Just over half of the rates increase will go towards water projects.
Opportunity for Ruapehū businesses to pick up council contracts
The council has Government funding for Covid-19 economic recovery initiatives.
'Gaping hole' if Ūpokongaro hall demolished
Māori Land Court history and war memorials give Ūpokongaro hall historic standing.
Ratepayers urged to apply for rates rebate
Mayor Don Cameron says it's worth checking whether they are eligible for a rebate.
Farm pond tragedy: Families 'overwhelmed' by outpouring of love
The mourning family say they're humbled at the outpouring of support and love.
Tragedy during kids' visit to grandparents: Man desperately tried to save trio in pond
Children were at their grandparents' farm when the farm vehicle went into the pond.
Farm pond tragedy: Son-in-law tried desperately to save woman and her 2 grandchildren
Children were at their grandparents' farm when the farm vehicle went into the pond.
Farm pond tragedy: 3 dead in submerged car, man in hospital
An elderly man has been airlifted to Whanganui Hospital.
July 1 launch for Mt Ruapehu ski season
Not all facilities will be open but there will be top to bottom skiing at both ski areas.
Online forum to support Ruapehu businesses
Speakers will include local and central government and tourism sector representatives.
Horizons asks for help weeding out pest plants
Sale and distribution of pest plant climbing spindleberry is banned.
Eco-sanctuary plan for Ruapehu
Tribes seek management of 2500ha of conservation land in settlement.
Whanganui officials urge sensible behaviour at level 2
Officials say 123 breaches of level 3 were recorded in the region at the weekend.
Hospital mulls relaxing visitor restrictions as level 2 looms
Community-based assessment centres will still be testing people in level 2.
Local man returning to Ohakune to boost job growth
Ruapehu Recruitment has announced the appointment of its new business growth manager.
Repairs to Parapara good news for Whanganui, Ruapehu
Local mayors have welcomed NZTA's announcement of plans for the Parapara.
Parapara temporary road solution confirmed
NZTA has decided on a permanent road solution at Te Ore Ore on the Parapara.
McDouall asks Remuneration Authority to consider pay freeze
Local mayors are considering the best ways to assist their communities.
All bookings cancelled at Raetihi Marae
Events, including tangihanga, cannot be held at the marae.
NZTA postpones public information sessions
The sessions were postponed due to concerns surrounding Covid-19.
February, yes, it was a hot month - one day was the hottest yet
Whanganui's rainfall in February was above average - but its soils are still very dry.
Public sessions on SH4 Parapara 'developments'
NZTA will update the public at sessions in Raetihi and Whanganui this month.
Community hub joint project for council and iwi
Ruapehu District Council and Uenuku will both have space in the planned hub.
Waimarino A&P Show, bike skills for kids, Pumpkin Series and more
Your guide to what's happening in the Whanganui region this week.
David Jones Motors and Rapid Response get Cancer Society on the road
A new company car for 12 months means the Whanganui branch can reach those in rural areas.
Long road ahead for State Highway 4 Parapara solution
Seven sites between Whanganui and Raetihi are up for repair.
Scarce Whanganui rainfall to kickstart 2020
The Whanganui region dried out over January - but not as much as Northland.