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![Waimarino Health Centre development plan moves forward](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Waimarino Health Centre development plan moves forward
'We are now back on track to progress this development.'
![Former RAL boss bids for Whakapapa skifield](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Former RAL boss bids for Whakapapa skifield
Dave Mazey says he wants to ensure Whakapapa’s survival.
![Mild winter could impact Mt Ruapehu ski season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mild winter could impact Mt Ruapehu ski season
'I would be surprised if this winter actually ended up being really cold.'
![Carnival time celebrates Ohakune's giant carrot turning 40](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Carnival time celebrates Ohakune's giant carrot turning 40
The 1980s-themed Carrot Carnival is on June 1.
![Souffle wins inaugural carrot cook-off competition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Souffle wins inaugural carrot cook-off competition
The first-ever carrot cook-off in NZ saw a carrot souffle crowned number one.
![Delays coming for motorists on SH3 near Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Delays coming for motorists on SH3 near Whanganui
Delays of up to 10 minutes can be expected for seven weeks at Whangaehu.
![Kaimanawa muster: Wild west comes to Waiouru](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kaimanawa muster: Wild west comes to Waiouru
The wild horse muster didn't go ahead last year because of Cyclone Gabrielle.
!['I couldn't wait to come back': Meet councillor and business owner Janelle Hinch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'I couldn't wait to come back': Meet councillor and business owner Janelle Hinch
'I’ve been living here for over 20 years now, and I love this place.'
![Skifield reveals prices for former life-pass holders](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Skifield reveals prices for former life-pass holders
Pure Tūroa says ski passes will go on sale on April 15.
![Skifield 'viable but risky' business](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Skifield 'viable but risky' business
Dave Mazey says Whakapapa could be a commercial success.
![Government bails out Ruapehu Alpine Lifts again to tune of $7m](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Government bails out Ruapehu Alpine Lifts again to tune of $7m
But it has said the $7 million will be the last financial support from taxpayers.
![Police investigate cause of abandoned house fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police investigate cause of abandoned house fire
Crews from Ohakune and Raetihi were called to SH49 on Tuesday night.
![Ōhakune housing development scuppered with Kāinga Ora withdrawal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ōhakune housing development scuppered with Kāinga Ora withdrawal
Ngāti Rangi says the decision is a major setback for the community.
![Ohakune hotel's history 'as chequered as the iconic dancefloor'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ohakune hotel's history 'as chequered as the iconic dancefloor'
The historic Kings Hotel - the oldest hotel in the central North Island - is up for sale.
![Future of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts uncertain as buyer backs out](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Future of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts uncertain as buyer backs out
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton says the decision is frustrating for local businesses.
![Buyer for insolvent Ruapehu Alpine Lifts skifield walks away](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Buyer for insolvent Ruapehu Alpine Lifts skifield walks away
A buyer for the distressed skifield cites a short DoC licence, other factors in decision.
![Experts warn trampers to be prepared on Tongariro Alpine Crossing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Experts warn trampers to be prepared on Tongariro Alpine Crossing
'It’s things like walking the track in jandals.'
![National Park Village renaming proposal splits community](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
National Park Village renaming proposal splits community
Te Korowai o Wainuiārua wants National Park village and railway station's original name.
!['Very stupid decision': Essential worker who took ski holiday during Covid lockdown sentenced](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Very stupid decision': Essential worker who took ski holiday during Covid lockdown sentenced
It's unlikely he would have been caught had he not tried to scam free ski passes.
![Dazzling dozen: Waikato locals scoop up New Year Honours](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dazzling dozen: Waikato locals scoop up New Year Honours
Among the recipients are a Major General and a Police Detective Inspector.
![Dental professional honoured in New Year list](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dental professional honoured in New Year list
Barbara Dewson began her career as a school dental nurse in Ohakune.