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Thumbs-up for central North Island village name change
National Park Village is being renamed Waimarino.

'Extremely sad situation': Dog euthanised after attacking 5-year-old at school
The dog was surrendered to the council by its owners and euthanised.

Ngāti Rangi appoints new tribal rūnanga chair
Troy Brown will take on the role in December when Whetu Moataane stands down.

Historic election ahead as iwi form new governance board
Three central North Island iwi are preparing to elect their first board of trustees.

Fears mill closures could create ‘ghost towns’
Raetihi residents say the negative flow-on effect is already being felt.

‘It’s a worry’: Council fears Raetihi community hub roadblock
A Government directive to councils to deliver the basics has cast a shadow over plans.

Hundreds lose jobs as Ruapehu mills close
'As tough as this news is, our people need certainty to get on with their lives.'

#RescueRuapehu campaign launched
A petition urges the Government to intervene to save hundreds of jobs.

'No one is going to want to live here': Proposed mill closure threatens town
The proposed closure of two large North Island mills is already hurting the local economy.

‘Don’t be scared, mate’: Councillors defend Māori ward
Councillors are talking with the community about the future of Ruapehu's Māori ward.

‘Backward move’: Councillor slams mandate to undo Māori wards
Fiona Kahukura Hadley-Chase says it is an attempt to 'diminish Māori representation'.

Whanganui ambulance officers under pressure
Patients may have to self-transport to hospital or a medical clinic during planned strike.

'No cash, no housing’: Council calls on Government to act
Ruapehu District Council says it is bowing out from financing housing developments.

Water funding remains problem for councils
A rural mayor says there’s no incentive for councils to band together in new entities.

Investigation into cause of house fire
'The damage was significant and we have a specialist fire investigator out there.'

Council calls public meetings on future of Māori ward
Ruapehu District Council will have meetings in Ohakune and Taumarunui.

'The community had its say'
Ruapehu District Council wants an exemption from new legislation on Māori wards.

New facility for Central Plateau emergency operations
It will provide a central point for search and rescue operations and emergency management.

Rotokura Reserve walk had 'precious' experience in store for local walkers
The reserve is in the Tongariro National Park.

Ruapehu civil defence controller calls for more resources
'Communities are the first level of response during emergencies'