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Dinosaur museum to open in Raetihi
Ian Moore is set to realise his dream when The Dinosaur House opens on September 28.
Ruapehu waterways get restoration grants
Groups have been given funds to monitor and understand Ruapehu waterways.
Whanganui pupils off to AIMS Games amid measles outbreak
Whanganui intermediate-aged students head off to the AIMS Games amidst measles outbreak.
Raetihi walkway revives activity at Makotuku River
Two Raetihi women make native bush and swimming at the Makotuku River accessible.
'It's time to look forward to a thriving Ruapehu' - Horizons candidate
Moana Ellis wants settlement to unlock Ruapehu's social and economic potential.
Ruapehu's Horizons candidates cover spectrum
The Ruapehu District has three strong candidates for Horizons Regional Council.
Police name man who died in SH4 crash near Kakatahi
Police have extended their thoughts to the family and friends of the man.
Witness swerved off the road to avoid fatal Hunterville crash
Zody Takurua received a flat tyre and said a family were left distressed by the commotion.
Brightening up Whanganui hospital, one photo at time
Whanganui Hospital looks on the bright side with photo competition
Thain's building fire sinks business before it even opens
Cindy Munn was due to open her Good Earth Dispensary three days after it caught fire.
Poison not so toxic as teenager's photo wins top prize
Zoe Bracegirdle won the young photography category with a picture taken at Paloma Gardens.
Inside the aftermath of ski lodge blaze
Fire and Emergency staff have shown the public through a fire-damaged Ōhakune ski lodge.
Whanganui River Adventures owners building new jet boat
Ken Haworth says business was booming this season and new capacity is required.
Whanganui rowers sizzle at World Rowing Cup
Whanganui sisters Kerri and Jackie Gowler and Chris Harris shine at World Rowing Cup III.
Wairarapa Ski Club uninhabitable following Ohakune fire
Clubs in close proximity have offered their support to those that were on holiday
Central crews extinguish fire at Wairarapa Ski Club
The building on Totara St in Ohakune was well-involved with fire
Man's move from the big smoke to Raetihi pays off
Peter Blakeman wanted to be close to the mountain and found a new passion in the process.
Whanganui dog triallist makes national yarding finals
Sheep dog triallists from around the North Island competed at Ohingaiti Sports Domain
Raetihi's Odette Edmonds gets scholarship to help with studies
Makotuku Scholarship worth $5000 to help second-year teaching student.
Meet the Whanganui man behind the Matariki Glow Show
Writer, composer and co-director Midge Perez traces links to Whanganui.
Rates rebate reminder for Ruapehu ratepayers
Ruapehu ratepayers are urged to check whether they qualify for a rate rebate.
'It's been a long time coming': SH4 closed for slip repairs
The closures will be in place from Monday to Friday, June 10-14.
McLaughlin was a high flyer who loved the outdoors
Being short-sighted was never going to destroy his dreams of taking to the skies
Raetihi expo will showcase ways to quit smoking
The expo will involve demonstrations, health activities and competitions.
Youth Week working bee at Raetihi Community Gardens
A Youth Week project will help with winter vegetables for those in need in Raetihi.
Big Whanganui team for national sheepdog trials
Whanganui competitors are heading to the New Zealand Sheepdog Trials in Northland.
Calls for more funding for cochlear implants
Ricky McLeod's hearing loss has impacted employment and led to a lack of confidence.
Johnny Devlin, the Wanganui Wailer
Johnny Devlin, the "Wanganui Wailer", was New Zealand's pop icon of the 1950s.
Ruapehu dog attacks spur call to action
Ruapehu District Council says it is addressing dangerous-dog problems in the region.
Rugby club for farmers still going strong
Counties, the Whanganui rugby club for farmers, turns 50 this year.
New maternity services offered in Waimarino
Relief for new mums in the Waimarino as a 24/7 maternity service is back in action.
Art and restoration celebrated at gallery opening
The Raetihi Arts Trust Gallery had its official opening on Saturday, April 27
Opening of Raetihi art gallery will be a dream come true
Anthea Hatfield and Bernice Frost have been working on the project for over five years.