Raetihi's prehistoric delight
Among the collection is the costume of Dr Alan Grant worn by Kiwi actor Sam Neill
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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
Raetihi farmers open their gates for a quad-sapping adventure.
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
He also instigated the Tylee Cottage artist-in-residence programme in 1987.
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
“There is quite a lot of work involved."
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
Submissions for the awards close on September 15.
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'
'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'
'This piece of justice will re-energise and boost all the peoples in this area.'
$30m and apology for iwi who paid the price for the nation's development
The tribes' areas of interest include the middle reaches of the Whanganui River.
Logging veteran turns the turf for start of work on Te Ara o Mangawhero
The last time Laurie Weller had taken a shovel to the ground near Tūroa was 1960
Rising stars of Matariki: Elijah Pue
Elijah Pue is determined to return to the political arena serve his people.
State Highway 4 to close for road works
State Highway 1 will be the alternate route on July 4-5 when SH4 closes.
Central North Island tribes back $30m Treaty settlement
Tamahaki, Tamakana and Uenuku will formally sign the Deed of Settlement on July 29.
Comment: The future is Māori
Helen Leahy, Pou Ārahi of Nga Waihua o Paerangi, writes about investing in whānau.
Peggy Frew of Ōhakune awarded a QSM for her long service to local communities
Frew has been working for half a century for the Ruapehu and Whanganui communities.
New chapter starts for Ruapehu council and iwi
The agreement establishes 'a framework for a co-operative and collaborative future'.
Calls for greater fuel competition in Whanganui and Ruapehu
The Whanganui council has contacted lower-price suppliers in a bid to drive prices down.
Whanganui hit with rain and single-digit temperatures
Temperatures got as low as 2.2C in Waiouru.
Raetihi Gutbuster success not dampened by showers
Around 140 people took part in the various races at the event.
Minister backs Ruapehu’s tourism re-think
Ruapehu's destination management plan proves a hit with tourism minister
Courthouse security report: People could be 'killed, injured'
Ohakune courthouse remains closed after nine 'key identified risks' were highlighted.
Raetihi Gutbuster returns for 2023
A 5km run and half-marathon have been added alongside the 25km and 50km bike races.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Parapara may reopen on Saturday
The highway between Whanganui and Raetihi remains closed due to slips and fallen trees.
Ngāti Rangi announces successful applicants for Whiria Ngā Hua funding
Ngāti Rangi has awarded funding to 33 whānau support initiatives.
Whanganui region braces for Cyclone Gabrielle
Whanganui is expected to be hit by severe southeast gusts on Tuesday.
Mixed support for Māori wards from mayoral hopefuls
Just over half of New Zealand councils are introducing Māori wards in October.
Raetihi local enters race for Ruapehu mayoralty
Ruapehu District Council's youngest councillor is entering the district's mayoralty race.
Any-time roll change for Māori voters 'huge' improvement, says councillor
Elijah Pue says the move will help remove barriers to voting