Homicide investigation after Rangataua house fire and fatal SH49 crash
“We can confirm that the fire appears to be deliberately lit and that Seymour’s death is of a…
Widespread damage after tornado hits Tauranga, flooding fears for Whanganui – NZ Herald
Widespread damage after tornado hits Tauranga, flooding fears for Whanganui NZ HeraldHeavy rain, reports of flooding in lower North…
Kiwi come home: Taonga return to Ruapehu ancestral forest after 30-year effort
“There were kiwi within the Karioi Rāhui [the 5300ha ecological project in southern Ruapehu] before,” Helen Leahy, pou…
Ruapehu District Council commits to 9% rates increase for 2026-27
The council said at the time that the site had been “overwhelmed” by the volume of waste, with…
Waikato, Ruapehu and Taranaki collaborate on international tourism campaign
“The campaign focuses on converting air connectivity into regional benefit — encouraging visitors to land closer to their…
Mt Ruapehu ski accident: Kiwi teen Charlie Lane’s road to recovery to continue into new year
“He’s still got a long way to go.” The teen fell about eight metres off a cliff while…
Ruatiti double homicide: Photo released as police search for person of interest
“Police will be carrying out reassurance patrols as we work as quickly as possible to locate those involved.”…
Adventure South’s Mt Ruapehu and Three Rivers ride explores Whanganui region
It’s an afternoon of rolling rural roads, the impending rain giving the world a supernatural glow and I…
Councillor salaries jump by up to 30.5% in Whanganui, Ruapehu and Rangitīkei
Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe will be paid $166,304, up about 3.25% from $161,075. His councillors are in line…
Ōamaru boy breaks both his legs and back while skiing on Mt Ruapehu
“They didn’t know that he had a broken back until they fixed his legs and then they went…