Ruapehu residents asked to halve their rubbish
Ruapehu residents are being asked to reduce their waste in all kinds of ways.
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Good vibes at inaugural music festival
After the uncertainty of Covid alert level shifts, Sound Valley finally launched.
Rail petition gathers support
The changing tourism landscape means there could be more stops on the main trunk line.
Locals wanted for skifield jobs
With the gap left by internationals, Mt Ruapehu needs locals to work this ski season.
More than 5000 cycle Whanganui River Rd this summer
Improvements to the cycleway and Tour Aotearoa are bringing more cyclists to Whanganui.
Our biggest decision: What to do about water
Big decisions are looming for councils in the Government's three waters reform programme.
Bartley initiative brings health care to the people
Robert Bartley and family have started a foundation to fund region health care.
Building boom puts councils under pressure
Councils are struggling with resources and timeframes as consent applications flood in.
Ruapehu mayor, iwi question Covid compliance
Ruapehu's mayor is concerned after Aucklanders travelled to the region during lockdown.
Acclaimed author writing Sarjeant Gallery history
The book will be published to coincide with the reopening of the Sarjeant Gallery in 2023.
Ruapehu 'well placed' to weather international tourism slump
Ruapehu tourism operators say they fit the bill for what Kiwis want from domestic travel.
Ruapehu Māori ward petition fails at first hurdle
The petition for a poll on the proposed Ruapehu Māori ward has fallen short.
Ruapehu residents likely to go to the polls on Maori ward
A petition with 550 signatures was delivered to the council last week.
Ohakune community leader's years of dedication recognised
Bruce Thompson has been a volunteer firefighter for 55 years.
Busy summer predicted for cycleway, Upokongaro
The completed cycle trail and bridge is bringing more visitors to Upokongaro.
Shane Stone builds transportable homes for the region
Bunnings' Clever Living homes can be ready in 14 to 16 weeks and trucked to a section.
Blind Finch gets award for Covid-19 resilience
Blind Finch owner Derek Allomes recognised for outstanding innovation.
Whanganui letters: Our city's hidden treasure found by visitors
No thanks to US Thanksgiving; Empty nesters should build; City's hidden treasure
College sport: Equestrian supreme at interschool dressage
The latest in college sports action - this week featuring Ruapehu College and Nga Tawa.
'House was rocking like crazy': Quake wakes North Islanders
Thousands of people have reported feeling the 5.2 quake earlier today.
'Local jobs for local people'
Ruapehu WorX (RwX) has been officially launched this week.
Mechanics say bus in fatal Ruapehu crash was sound
Hannah Francis, 11, was killed in the crash on the Mountain Road.
Whanganui news in brief: Road safety focus
News in brief: Road safety focus- be careful out there! Plus burning car and more.
'Brave landmark decision whose time has come' - Ruapehu Mayor
Ruapehu councillors vote to establish Māori wards for their next two elections.
Ruapehū introduces kerbside food waste collection
Ruapehū is one of the first rural councils to introduce the collection service.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Limited passes available for 2021 Mt Ruapehu ski season
Passes are expected to be "snapped up very quickly".
Robbery, fires, crashes ... Whanganui news in brief
Robbery, fires, crashes ... Whanganui news in brief
Letters: Trickle-down nonsense only benefits the rich
Judith Collins' tax reduction for upper income earners is trickle-down nonsense.
Tourism organisations tell Kiwis to 'Get Out More'
Ruapehu District has signed up to the new campaign.
Mountains to Sea cycle trail latest recipient of PGF funding
Two additional trails will be added to the Mountains to Sea cycle trail.
Huge valuation increases for Ruapehū district properties
Most properties have gone up by 50 percent on average, some as much as 80 per cent.