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![Person suffers smoke inhalation in house fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Person suffers smoke inhalation in house fire
A kitchen fire spread to the roof of the Raetihi house.
![Whanganui's netball season takes a leap](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Whanganui's netball season takes a leap
There is a significant increase in player numbers, including males.
![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.'
!['Simply unsustainable': Recycling station overflowing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
'Simply unsustainable': Recycling station overflowing
“The bins, it seems, are not big enough.”
![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.
![First official marae hui for Ruapehu District Council](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
First official marae hui for Ruapehu District Council
“This meeting is expected to be the first of many held at marae throughout the district.."
![Returns reveal Horizons councillors' financial interests](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Returns reveal Horizons councillors' financial interests
Horizons councillors are required to state their property and financial interests.
![75-year-old arrested after 250 cannabis plants found near Whanganui River](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
75-year-old arrested after 250 cannabis plants found near Whanganui River
Air Force and cops combine in raid on former hemp growing site.
![Raetihi's prehistoric delight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Raetihi's prehistoric delight
Among the collection is the costume of Dr Alan Grant worn by Kiwi actor Sam Neill
![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.
![Ruapehu farm gates open for outdoor adventure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Ruapehu farm gates open for outdoor adventure
Raetihi farmers open their gates for a quad-sapping adventure.
![Public feedback sought on bid to operate Tūroa skifield](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Public feedback sought on bid to operate Tūroa skifield
The Department of Conservation is seeking public feedback on Pure Tūroa's application.
![A man for all artists: Bill Milbank remembered for his dedication to Whanganui and NZ artists](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
A man for all artists: Bill Milbank remembered for his dedication to Whanganui and NZ artists
He also instigated the Tylee Cottage artist-in-residence programme in 1987.
![State Highway 4 in Ruapehu reopens after truck crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
State Highway 4 in Ruapehu reopens after truck crash
A truck rolled over on the highway on Tuesday night.
![NLC to represent Whanganui at reggae festival](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
NLC to represent Whanganui at reggae festival
The announcement of the festival performance caps off a busy year for the group.
![Ruapehu council wants Government assurance on environmental standards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Ruapehu council wants Government assurance on environmental standards
“There is quite a lot of work involved."
!['Never imagined in my wildest dreams'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
'Never imagined in my wildest dreams'
Meet Ruapehu's colourful district councillor David "Rabbit" Nottage.
![Fire crews respond to smoke coming from Raetihi building](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Fire crews respond to smoke coming from Raetihi building
Two crews from Raetihi and one from Ōhakune were at the scene.
![Waimarino Art Awards return after three years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Waimarino Art Awards return after three years
Submissions for the awards close on September 15.
![Plan devised for future of NZ’s oldest provincial theatre](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Plan devised for future of NZ’s oldest provincial theatre
There have been inquiries about hosting birthday parties and weddings in the theatre.