Whanganui ChronicleDecision to shut overused recycling station under review after fiery backlashThe facility faces closure because of unsustainable costs and overflowing bins.07 May 09:51 PM
Whanganui ChroniclePuanga to star at Matariki celebrationsThe hautapu ceremony will be hosted by Ngāti Rangi at the base of Mt Ruapehu.04 May 09:40 PM
Whanganui Chronicle‘Critical milestone’ for Whakapapa ski fieldRuapehu Mayor Weston Kirton is urging unity over the 10-year lease.02 May 12:37 AM
Whanganui ChronicleAnzac Day: Commemorations in Whanganui region'There are a few milestones that need to be recognised.'23 Apr 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleRubbish invasion: Council dealing with dumping from RaetihiClearing up the Te Hue Rd site takes a five-person team four hours each week.20 Apr 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChroniclePolice crack down on road safetyDuring the four-day operation, 7755 drivers were breath tested.14 Apr 03:41 AM
Whanganui ChronicleMinister directs Health NZ to revive stalled health centreMinister Simeon Brown says work on the new Waimarino Wellness Centre will be accelerated.13 Apr 09:29 PM
Whanganui ChronicleRuapehu mayor demands answers over delays to rural health centreRuapehu's mayor says the community is being ignored over the Raetihi centre.11 Apr 06:00 PM
Whanganui Chronicle'Constrained' Ruapehu council sticks to 9% rate rise'If things unfold positively, we pass it on to the ratepayers. It’s as simple as that'.09 Apr 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleWhanganui and Ruapehu partner to draw in film industryMt Ngauruhoe in Ruapehu features in the Lord of The Rings films.03 Apr 04:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleNgāti Hāua sets sights on self-determination and changeThe lead iwi negotiator says jobs, housing and health improvements are priorities.01 Apr 08:35 PM
Whanganui ChronicleCrown apologises for bringing ‘death and division’ to Ngāti HāuaThe settlement includes $20.4m in financial redress and the return of 64 sites.30 Mar 11:23 PM
Whanganui ChronicleNew football club in Ruapehu ‘creating pathways’ for kidsPaynter has been impressed with the quality level and enthusiasm for football in Ruapehu.30 Mar 04:00 PM
Whanganui Chronicle‘We owe Raetihi an apology’: Councillor urges recycling rethinkOverflowing bins and contamination prompted calls for community action.27 Mar 08:17 PM
Whanganui Chronicle‘All bikes are welcome’: Raetihi Gutbuster gears up for 2025'It’s all about getting people out and enjoying life from a bike saddle.'27 Mar 04:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleCouncil cautioned against Māori ward biasA councillor wanted the Māori ward referendum labelled as discriminatory.26 Mar 10:47 PM
Whanganui ChronicleRecycling crisis: Overflow, contamination could close waste stationRubbish dumped at Raetihi's recycling facility includes food waste and animal carcasses.23 Mar 09:04 PM
Whanganui ChronicleCarbon credit deal to provide windfall for Māori landownersThe deal will earn forest trust about $9.3 million in annual payments for 10 years.21 Mar 12:09 AM
Whanganui ChronicleIwi celebrate $21.7m settlement but brace for challenges aheadIwi negotiator Aiden Gilbert said the day was joyful but there were challenges ahead.08 Mar 10:26 PM
Whanganui ChronicleTriferno obstacle course set to fire up Blazing Hills eventThe Triferno course combines three routes for a 20km, 90-obstacle challenge.05 Mar 04:00 PM
Whanganui Chronicle‘Critical moment’: Third reading of iwi Treaty settlement billMore than 150 members will travel to Parliament on March 6 for the reading.03 Mar 12:26 AM
Sport‘Pretty fearless’: 16-year-old girl dominates NZ motocross circuit Karaitiana Horne won three major motocross titles in 2024.27 Feb 04:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleRuapehu speed signs could cost council $132,000Speed limits near Ruapehu urban schools will reduce to 30km/h by May 1.27 Feb 04:00 PM
Whanganui Chronicle‘Benefit us all’: ‘Historic’ partnership deal signedNgāti Hāua Iwi Trust and Ruapehu District Council have signed a confidential agreement.26 Feb 09:04 PM
Whanganui ChronicleIwi voters back Ngāti Hāua Treaty settlementThe settlement includes statutory pardons for tūpuna wrongfully convicted in 1846.19 Feb 08:40 PM
Whanganui ChronicleAdventure Highway Art Trail to showcase Ruapehu’s creative talentIt is planned for the weekends of February 22-23 and March 1-2.19 Feb 02:00 AM
Whanganui Chronicle‘Very strong symbols’: Urgent push to save historic Rātana templeThe aim is to complete the restoration by the Raetihi church's centennial in 2026.11 Feb 04:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleCentral North Island iwi elect first post-settlement boardTe Korowai o Wainuiārua trustees will manage $28.5m in Treaty settlement assets.08 Jan 02:06 AM
Whanganui ChronicleThumbs-up for central North Island village name changeNational Park Village is being renamed Waimarino.18 Dec 08:08 PM
Whanganui ChronicleNgāti Rangi names new leaders for governance boardTomairangi Mareikura has been named the new chairwoman.12 Dec 01:35 AM
Whanganui Chronicle'Overwhelming demand' for cat desexing assistanceRuapehu District Council spent its allocated funding in just a few days.11 Dec 04:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleRuapehu citizen award recipients announced‘Unwavering commitment’ and 'impactful contributions' win Citizen of the Year Awards.10 Dec 09:00 PM
Whanganui Chronicle‘Complex, uncertain’: Council eyes options for water services'Whatever model we end up with, it will bring significant changes.'06 Dec 01:19 AM
Whanganui ChronicleNew Social Investment Board member shares vision'What is the difference that whānau actually want to see in their lives?'11 Nov 07:34 PM
