Commemoration of the region's first NZ rail disaster at Ōngarue
Passengers on the train were from Whanganui, Raetihi, Ohakune and Marton.
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Rapid response teams grapple with shortage of nurses
The effort to boost Māori Covid-19 vaccinations is being hampered by a shortage of nurses.
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The Rangitīkei and South Taranaki districts are now 90 per cent fully vaccinated.
Ruapehu council wants a sinking lid policy for pokies
The public can make submissions on the proposal until February 4.
Another Covid-19 case discovered in Ruapehu, total now sits at 4
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Mt Ruapehu crater lake temp rising again
The crater lake is now sitting at 31C, overflowing into the nearby Whangaehu River.
Whanganui to remain in Red, move to Orange confirmed in time for New Year
Whanganui will remain in the red setting until December 30.
No locations of interest after Ruapehu Covid-19 case
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Ruapehu Alpine Lifts 'more than just a business'
RAL shareholders will be asked to change its constitution but some feel it's unnecessary.
Top Towns: Whanganui just 325 doses away from 90 per cent
Another 325 vaccinations are needed for Whanganui to hit 90 per cent first dose.
Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation chairwoman retiring
Mavis Mullins has been at the helm of the incorporation for 12 years.
'We should be in orange': Whanganui mayor and MP at odds over traffic light system
Whanganui's mayor and MP have differing views on the framework.
Top Towns: How does Whanganui rank?
The Whanganui District now sits at 54th position.
Top Towns: Whanganui drops another position
Whanganui is now sitting at 51st place in the race to 90 per cent vaccination.
Health boss: Jab order created 'great deal of angst'
One employee was stood down or lost their job, another "chose to walk away".
Top Towns: Where does Whanganui sit in vaccine rollout?
Whanganui is now at 50th position of all 66 territorial authorities
Ninety-minute trip: Birthing unit closed after midwife stands down
Expectant mothers will now have to travel over an hour to give birth.
Local jobs boost from conservation partnership
Ngāti Rangi is teaming up with DoC on projects that will create jobs for local people.
Vaccine mandates for council staff on the table
All councils are undertaking a health and safety review before deciding on mandates.
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Top Towns: How is Whanganui's vax rollout holding up?
A total of 73.5 per cent of Whanganui's population is fully vaccinated.
Housing top priority for Ngāti Rangi
The central North Island iwi is developing housing opportunities in the Ruapehu area.
Raetihi's full-time GP has resigned according to local leaders
The Whanganui Regional Health Network won't confirm the resignation.
Ruapehu council wants answers on water reforms
The council is waiting for a response from the Local Government Minister.
Six stand for seats on Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation board
The Māori-owned incorporation manages one of New Zealand's biggest farms.
Planned cycle trail additions 'exciting' - tourist operator
An additional 11km of trail could make the Old Coach Road a loop track.
'Anti-democratic': Local mayors react to Three Waters decision
Councils ignored and decision making taken 'out of our hands', says mayor.
Community leader joins Visit Ruapehu team
Community voices will be "imperative" in the next step of its destination management plan.