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Another Covid-19 case discovered in Ruapehu, total now sits at 4
A new case of Covid-19 was discovered in Taumarunui on Tuesday.
Mt Ruapehu crater lake temp rising again
The crater lake is now sitting at 31C, overflowing into the nearby Whangaehu River.
Rangitīkei flooding fears ease, Pipiriki Raetihi Rd closed by mud
Heavy rain caused some issues around the region on Monday night.
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
The case was discovered on Wednesday in the town of Taumarunui.
'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.
Gail Imhoff reminded us all to appreciate the beauty of Whanganui
Grandmother discovered her love of photography after joining Whanganui Camera Club.
Christmas parades sent packing due to Covid-19
Christmas parades across the region are being canned due to the Covid restrictions.
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.
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.
New chairman for Ngāti Rangi
Whetu Moataane has stepped up from his deputy chairman role.
Ruapehu council wants answers on water reforms
The council is waiting for a response from the Local Government Minister.
'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.
North Mole rock storage site hit by thefts, vandalism
The rocks are being stacked in a yard in Morgan St in preparation for the mole repair
Ruapehu hīkoi supporting Māori wards cancelled
The hīkoi was organised in support of additional Māori representation on the council.
Quick action from crews at mill fire
A second pulp fire at Karioi mill is being investigated to find the cause
Dryer at Tangiwai pulp mill catches fire for second time
Fire and Emergency NZ called to pulp mill for second time in week.
Super Saturday vaccinates 1562 in Whanganui DHB region
Vaccination is approaching a "crunch time", with vaccinators talking to nervous people.
Improvements to Raetihi Pools await another report
Action on Raetihi pools awaits another report and is linked with Ohakune pools.
'It's our one facility' - Raetihi people want pool upgrade
A community board member is frustrated by council 'inaction' on Raetihi Pool.
Ruapehu i-Site manager wins seat on national board
Kim Treen has a three-year term on the Tourism New Zealand body
New daily vaccination record for Whanganui DHB
The Whanganui DHB delivered more than 1300 doses on Thursday.
Ruapehu wards: 'This is why Māori don't engage'
Ruapehu District Council is proposing two Māori seats.
Rock supply continues collaborative style of port project
A Kāpiti-based company will work with local subcontractors to supply rock for mole repair.
Woah, we're halfway there! Whanganui DHB cracks 50,000 vaccine milestone
The 50,000th dose was administered at an iwi-operated vaccine clinic in Ōhakune.
Whanganui's homeless targeted in Covid-19 vaccine rollout
The homeless, Nestle staff and Turakina residents are set to be jabbed this week.