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The late notice of Mt Ruapehu's ski fields opening left some businesses out in the cold
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Snow and people return to Mt Ruapehu slopes
The shift to an El Nino climate driver has helped improve conditions for making snow.
Ruapehu welcomes freedom camping changes
The council says the new rules make tourism more sustainable.
Potentially dangerous trees removed along Ōhakune Mountain Road
The Ruapehu District Council has felled or pruned trees posing a road safety risk.
Freshwater funding up for grabs
Applications to Horizons Regional Council close on June 30.
'Exploited a vulnerable student': Ruapehu teacher struck off after sex with student
A school caretaker found the pair in a classroom close to one another.
Club rugby: Kaierau eye home semifinal in Ruapehu trip
It's the penultimate round of Tasman Tanning Premier club rugby.
Wallaby found in Manawatū-Whanganui region for first time
Horizons staff working to establish whether a colony of wallabies has set up home
Ruapehu ski passes on sale as soon as next week following $1 bid for mountain
Lift passes could be on sale as early as next week under the new ownership.
Ngāti Rangi planning big Puanga/Matariki celebration in Ruapehu
Ruapehu's bright stars have been called home for Puanga, to celebrate and reflect.
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'.
Q & A with Jo Kennedy: Visit Ruapehu manager shares the highs and lows of tourism and commuting
Visit Ruapehu's Jo Kennedy on the ups and downs of her Waimarino tourism experience
Chateau Tongariro future still uncertain
The building's earthquake resilience is still being assessed.
Calls for greater fuel competition in Whanganui and Ruapehu
The Whanganui council has contacted lower-price suppliers in a bid to drive prices down.
'Reminded every day': Sole survivor of crash that killed four football mates ready for answers
Crash survivor wants answers.
New Ruapehu ski field operators close to being revealed
Ruapehu mayor says deal settlement is close on who will be taking over the ski areas.
Whanganui hit with rain and single-digit temperatures
Temperatures got as low as 2.2C in Waiouru.
Sir Ed's son to front Ruapehu crowdfunding campaign
'Great days on the mountain breed an advocacy for its preservation.'
Appeal to crowdfund millions to keep Ruapehu skifields in public hands
Campaigners believe skifields cannot run for a profit.
Raetihi rider cleans up at motocross champs
Karaitiana Horne had five wins from five starts in her class.
Ski field operator pleads guilty to fatal mountain bus crash
Auckland schoolgirl Hannah Francis died after an RAL-operated bus crashed near Tūroa.
Ohakune restaurants took $287k Covid cash, now broke
An award-winning "hamburgeria" turned Tapas restaurant and bakery are now in liquidation.
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.
Ohakune brewers add mead to the mix of local beverages
Ruapehu brewers add modern sparkle to ancient beverages in Ohakune.
Sustaina Grow: Ruapehu wool products make garden wonderful
Natural wool has multiple benefits for plants and the environment.
Access to justice could be stripped from rural communities, mayor warns
“It’s demeaning and unnecessary because the facilities have been dropped."
Horizons Regional Council: Collect good wood for winter
In 2016, air pollution from domestic fires was associated with 962 deaths.
Intensive winter grazing workshops confirmed
Workshops for farmers will be held in Hunterville, Ohakune and Taihape.
Lower speed limits around schools on cards as part of Ruapehu’s speed management plan
Do speed limits in Ruapehu need to be changed?
Ngāti Rangi announces successful applicants for Whiria Ngā Hua funding
Ngāti Rangi has awarded funding to 33 whānau support initiatives.
Mystery over Chateau's future
The Chateau will not be taking any new bookings for 2023 and 2024.