Latest from Taihape
Proposed cycle trail hits funding roadblock
The grade two trail would run from Taihape to Turakina Beach.
Sub-union rugby game ends 15-year hiatus
It's hoped the Northern v Southern Rangitīkei match will help reboot local rugby.
Rugby: Taihape snatch last-minute victory against Rātana
A penalty try clinched the win for Taihape.
'I love this community': Rangītikei Mayor to stand for fifth term
Andy Watson has 20-plus years of council experience and has been Mayor since 2013.
Muggy Easter weekend expected as subtropical system hits Whanganui
Taihape, Taumarunui and parts of Taranaki are under a strong wind watch.
Police crack down on road safety
During the four-day operation, 7755 drivers were breath tested.
‘New territory’: Council proposes 9.1% rates rise
'There is a whole lot of stuff we don’t yet have complete knowledge on.'
‘Significant’ savings: Taihape Town Hall redesign confirmed
Costs and timelines for the redevelopment are yet to be confirmed.
Seriously injured person airlifted to Christchurch after Taihape crash
'One person was trapped in the vehicle.'
Person airlifted to hospital after crash in Taihape
A person received moderate injuries in a crash on SH1 at Taihape.
‘Entirely avoidable’: Farmer jailed for neglecting more than 3000 livestock
The defence argued he was overwhelmed by farm work, not motivated by profit.
Police dogs capture two men after Taihape incidents
'A person had fled after making threats.'
Meth-accused driver in triple-fatal crash named, survivor labels him a ‘scumbag’
Garth Temokina Thompson can now be identifed as the man charged over Taihape crash.
'Huge relief': Residents on winding Napier-Taihape Rd delighted as log trucks taken off
'There were up to 50-odd units of logging trucks a day, it made it really dangerous.'
Rooted in history: Family garden gains national recognition
A childhood home has been transformed into a nationally recognised garden of significance.
Taihape’s Les Clarke awarded King’s Service Medal
'If I saw a gap, if I saw something that needed to be done, I’d do my best to do it.'
Three injured, one rescued from vehicle in Taihape crash
'One person was trapped.'
'Knowledge is power': Highway closures for Christmas parades
NZ Transport Agency warns drivers of road closures in Rangitīkei district.
Three motorcyclists killed in crash were with social club: Another dies in separate bike collision
Four motorcyclists and a car were involved in crash near Taihape at 8.10am today.
Triple tragedy: Three dead after four motorbikes and car crash near Taihape
Emergency services also rushing to second motorbike crash at Tihoi, Bay of Plenty.
Refrigerated truck crashes in Taihape blocking road
A person was treated for minor injuries.
Spring Fling to celebrate grandstand centennial
Taihape’s Spring Fling and Memorial Park Grandstand centennial takes place on Saturday.
Huriwaka Wind Farm makes fast-track list
The wind farm near Taihape would be big enough to power 150,000 homes.
Rugby: Waverley's Cowan to coach inaugural NZ Heartland Under-20s
The team will take on the New Zealand Māori Under-18 Ngā Whatukura side.
'Ridiculous situation': MBIE reverses council notice to fix
'It seemed absurd that the council would take this position.'
'Bleak future' fears after mill closures
Community leaders say the impact will be widespread across Ruapehu and surrounding region.