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![Waiouru exercises important in 'volatile, uncertain and complex world'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Waiouru exercises important in 'volatile, uncertain and complex world'
Realistic scenarios help soldiers keep ready for any eventuality.
![Taumarunui celebrates resource recovery anniversary](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Taumarunui celebrates resource recovery anniversary
The centre has been operating successfully for three years.
![Birthday bash for Ohakune's carrot](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Birthday bash for Ohakune's carrot
More than 8000 people attended the carnival and birthday celebration in Ohakune.
![Ruapehu civil defence controller calls for more resources](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Ruapehu civil defence controller calls for more resources
'Communities are the first level of response during emergencies'
![Former Ruapehu Alpine Lifts boss confident of making a profit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Former Ruapehu Alpine Lifts boss confident of making a profit
Dave Mazey disagrees with Government concerns over Whakapapa's commercial viability.
![Council hopes for Mt Ruapehu ski season success](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Council hopes for Mt Ruapehu ski season success
Ruapehu District Council and skifield operators discuss plans for the coming season.
![Waimarino Health Centre development plan moves forward](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
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=800)
Former RAL boss bids for Whakapapa skifield
Dave Mazey says he wants to ensure Whakapapa’s survival.
![Souffle wins inaugural carrot cook-off competition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
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=800)
Delays coming for motorists on SH3 near Whanganui
Delays of up to 10 minutes can be expected for seven weeks at Whangaehu.
![New looks for Ohakune and Taumarunui i-Sites](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
New looks for Ohakune and Taumarunui i-Sites
The i-Sites will remain open during the work.
![Kaimanawa muster: Wild west comes to Waiouru](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
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=800)
'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=800)
Skifield reveals prices for former life-pass holders
Pure Tūroa says ski passes will go on sale on April 15.
![DoC approves decade-long Ruapehu deal to save ski season 'for years to come'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
DoC approves decade-long Ruapehu deal to save ski season 'for years to come'
DoC gives the local Ohakune business collective the green light for the 2024 ski season.
![Māori ward referendums: ‘A slap in the face of Māoridom’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Māori ward referendums: ‘A slap in the face of Māoridom’
Whanganui District Mayor Andrew Tripe says decisions 'should be made at council level'.
![Skifield 'viable but risky' business](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
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=800)
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=800)
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=800)
Ōhakune housing development scuppered with Kāinga Ora withdrawal
Ngāti Rangi says the decision is a major setback for the community.