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![Iwi and council identify preferred site for Raetihi hub](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Iwi and council identify preferred site for Raetihi hub
It could be the biggest build the Waimarino township has seen.
![Person suffers smoke inhalation in house fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Person suffers smoke inhalation in house fire
A kitchen fire spread to the roof of the Raetihi house.
![Whanganui's netball season takes a leap](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Whanganui's netball season takes a leap
There is a significant increase in player numbers, including males.
![Waimarino Health Centre development plan moves forward](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Waimarino Health Centre development plan moves forward
'We are now back on track to progress this development.'
!['Simply unsustainable': Recycling station overflowing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Simply unsustainable': Recycling station overflowing
“The bins, it seems, are not big enough.”
![First official marae hui for Ruapehu District Council](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
First official marae hui for Ruapehu District Council
“This meeting is expected to be the first of many held at marae throughout the district.."
![Phoenix flying as New Zealand Junior Motorcross title beckons](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Phoenix flying as New Zealand Junior Motorcross title beckons
The rise of Ōhau rider Phoenix Van Dusschoten has been a feature of the season.
![75-year-old arrested after 250 cannabis plants found near Whanganui River](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
75-year-old arrested after 250 cannabis plants found near Whanganui River
Air Force and cops combine in raid on former hemp growing site.
![Raetihi's prehistoric delight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Raetihi's prehistoric delight
Among the collection is the costume of Dr Alan Grant worn by Kiwi actor Sam Neill
![Police investigate cause of abandoned house fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Police investigate cause of abandoned house fire
Crews from Ohakune and Raetihi were called to SH49 on Tuesday night.
![Ruapehu farm gates open for outdoor adventure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Ruapehu farm gates open for outdoor adventure
Raetihi farmers open their gates for a quad-sapping adventure.
![Public feedback sought on bid to operate Tūroa skifield](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Public feedback sought on bid to operate Tūroa skifield
The Department of Conservation is seeking public feedback on Pure Tūroa's application.
![A man for all artists: Bill Milbank remembered for his dedication to Whanganui and NZ artists](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
A man for all artists: Bill Milbank remembered for his dedication to Whanganui and NZ artists
He also instigated the Tylee Cottage artist-in-residence programme in 1987.
![State Highway 4 in Ruapehu reopens after truck crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
State Highway 4 in Ruapehu reopens after truck crash
A truck rolled over on the highway on Tuesday night.
![Ruapehu council wants Government assurance on environmental standards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Ruapehu council wants Government assurance on environmental standards
“There is quite a lot of work involved."
![Fire crews respond to smoke coming from Raetihi building](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Fire crews respond to smoke coming from Raetihi building
Two crews from Raetihi and one from Ōhakune were at the scene.
![Waimarino Art Awards return after three years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Waimarino Art Awards return after three years
Submissions for the awards close on September 15.
![Plan devised for future of NZ’s oldest provincial theatre](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Plan devised for future of NZ’s oldest provincial theatre
There have been inquiries about hosting birthday parties and weddings in the theatre.
![Repairs almost compete on road 'that keeps on giving'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Repairs almost compete on road 'that keeps on giving'
'We just need the weather to dry things out a bit and then we’ll be into the sealing.'
![Treaty of Waitangi settlement 'just crumbs off the table. But the healing has to start'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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.'