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![Ruapehu civil defence controller calls for more resources](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Ruapehu civil defence controller calls for more resources
'Communities are the first level of response during emergencies'
![Iwi and council identify preferred site for Raetihi hub](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Iwi and council identify preferred site for Raetihi hub
It could be the biggest build the Waimarino township has seen.
![Person suffers smoke inhalation in house fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
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=870)
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=870)
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=870)
'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=870)
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=870)
First official marae hui for Ruapehu District Council
“This meeting is expected to be the first of many held at marae throughout the district.."
![75-year-old arrested after 250 cannabis plants found near Whanganui River](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
75-year-old arrested after 250 cannabis plants found near Whanganui River
Air Force and cops combine in raid on former hemp growing site.
![School closed for 40-plus years transformed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
School closed for 40-plus years transformed
It now has a bus shelter, a functional swimming pool, a tennis court and more.
![Raetihi's Royal Theatre set for new age of cinema](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Raetihi's Royal Theatre set for new age of cinema
The grand reopening of the theatre will occur on Saturday, April 27.
![Raetihi's prehistoric delight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
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=870)
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=870)
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=870)
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=870)
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=870)
State Highway 4 in Ruapehu reopens after truck crash
A truck rolled over on the highway on Tuesday night.
!['Never imagined in my wildest dreams'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
'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=870)
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=870)
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=870)
Plan devised for future of NZ’s oldest provincial theatre
There have been inquiries about hosting birthday parties and weddings in the theatre.
![Repairs almost compete on road 'that keeps on giving'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Repairs almost compete on road 'that keeps on giving'
'We just need the weather to dry things out a bit and then we’ll be into the sealing.'
![Treaty of Waitangi settlement 'just crumbs off the table. But the healing has to start'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Treaty of Waitangi settlement 'just crumbs off the table. But the healing has to start'
'This piece of justice will re-energise and boost all the peoples in this area.'
![$30m and apology for iwi who paid the price for the nation's development](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
$30m and apology for iwi who paid the price for the nation's development
The tribes' areas of interest include the middle reaches of the Whanganui River.
![Logging veteran turns the turf for start of work on Te Ara o Mangawhero](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Logging veteran turns the turf for start of work on Te Ara o Mangawhero
The last time Laurie Weller had taken a shovel to the ground near Tūroa was 1960
![Rising stars of Matariki: Elijah Pue](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Rising stars of Matariki: Elijah Pue
Elijah Pue is determined to return to the political arena serve his people.
![Ruapehu welcomes freedom camping changes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Ruapehu welcomes freedom camping changes
The council says the new rules make tourism more sustainable.
![State Highway 4 to close for road works](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
State Highway 4 to close for road works
State Highway 1 will be the alternate route on July 4-5 when SH4 closes.
![Central North Island tribes back $30m Treaty settlement](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Central North Island tribes back $30m Treaty settlement
Tamahaki, Tamakana and Uenuku will formally sign the Deed of Settlement on July 29.