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![Helicopter needed to airlift victim after Rangitīkei River accident](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Helicopter needed to airlift victim after Rangitīkei River accident
The victim was flown to Palmerston North Regional Hospital.
![Landlocking 'particularly acute' problem in Taihape](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Landlocking 'particularly acute' problem in Taihape
More than 70 per cent of remaining Māori land in Taihape is landlocked.
![School lessons on the hoof](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
School lessons on the hoof
A Taihape school is extending lessons outside the classroom
![Green light for restoration of Taihape Town Hall](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Green light for restoration of Taihape Town Hall
The earthquake-prone building has been closed to the public since 2021.
!['A real privilege': Sport Whanganui boss signs off](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'A real privilege': Sport Whanganui boss signs off
'It's not about high performance, it's about getting out and doing stuff.'
![Taihape BnB owners find a happy place for travellers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Taihape BnB owners find a happy place for travellers
“It’s a great thing about Taihape - people help each other out."
![Region's roadworks ramp up for summer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Region's roadworks ramp up for summer
Resurfacing work north of Taihape has been completed but more projects loom.
![In profile: Meet Rangitīkei’s comedic communications guy Ben Caldwell](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
In profile: Meet Rangitīkei’s comedic communications guy Ben Caldwell
Someone asked: 'Who is Ben? I hear he’s really cool.'
![$14 million assigned for redevelopment of Taihape Town Hall](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
$14 million assigned for redevelopment of Taihape Town Hall
The building has been closed since 2021 after it was identified as earthquake-prone.
![Election 2023: Suze Redmayne will be first female MP for Rangitīkei](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Election 2023: Suze Redmayne will be first female MP for Rangitīkei
Redmayne's immediate plans included increasing the police presence in Feilding.
![Roading contract highlights Rangitīkei road issues](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Roading contract highlights Rangitīkei road issues
The district mayor said some of the roads in the region were difficult to use at times.
!['It was a really good day': The Hoff greets fans in Taihape](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'It was a really good day': The Hoff greets fans in Taihape
Between 50 and 100 people flocked to the filming location to meet the Baywatch star.
!['Gardening is not like putting wallpaper up': Gordon Collier on crafting a successful garden](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Gardening is not like putting wallpaper up': Gordon Collier on crafting a successful garden
The 88-year-old Taihape garden designer has some tips for first-time growers.
![Further traffic management on SH1 after geotechnical inspections](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Further traffic management on SH1 after geotechnical inspections
A reactivated landslide had caused cracking on the section of highway.
!['A huge loss': Taihape shop owner gets marching orders](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'A huge loss': Taihape shop owner gets marching orders
The business currently employs five staff.
![Company sentenced over ski bus crash that killed schoolgirl](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Company sentenced over ski bus crash that killed schoolgirl
The ski field company earlier admitted two charges brought by WorkSafe over the crash.
![Snow watch issued for Taihape and north Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Snow watch issued for Taihape and north Whanganui
Whanganui City recorded thunderstorm conditions and near-gale-force winds.
![State Highway 1 reopened between Taihape and Waiōuru](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
State Highway 1 reopened between Taihape and Waiōuru
The Desert Road section of the highway remains closed.
![Signature move: Alleged building consent forgeries investigated](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Signature move: Alleged building consent forgeries investigated
The Rangitīkei mayor says preliminary conversations indicate cases in his district.
!['We’ve created a bit of a monster': Taihape businesses up for sale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'We’ve created a bit of a monster': Taihape businesses up for sale
The businesses, buildings and land come as “one big package”.