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Waiōuru scrub fire likely to take several more days to contain
Strong winds and rain challenged fire crews on Thursday.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Editorial: People need to stop being reckless and take driving more seriously
OPINION: Many fatal and serious injury crashes are preventable.
'Horror night': Missing man found after triple-fatal Desert Road crash overnight
Police spent over 12 hours searching before locating the missing man.
'Massive implications': Clock ticking for possible council mergers
'The Government has given us a chance to go early, before it’s done to us...'
'Mega-muster' settles Kaimanawa horses management concerns
'The numbers have snuck up over the last few years.'
Victims of triple-fatal Desert Rd crash remembered, car seat prompts race against time
The trio from India were known as "hardworking and grateful" and worked in NZ from 2023.
'Heartbreaking': Desert Rd back open after triple-fatal crash
All three people travelling in the car were killed, while a truck driver was also injured.
Skill at Arms: Inside the Waiouru test of Army combat readiness
Senior Army commanders say pressure on defence forces is greater than ever, highlighting basic military competence. Video / Mike Scott
‘Hamstrung’ council sets wishlist for tougher dog control powers
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton says the current Dog Control Act is 'not fit for purpose'.
Anxiety rises over Ruapehu's water plan costs
Water charges could nearly double in Ruapehu under the two-council model with Whanganui.
Uncertainty over Kaimanawa horse muster amid fears for future of herd
KHH says 149 animals must be rehomed in 2026 or the herd could exceed 1000 in three years.
When 1500 NZ-made guns went up in flames – the war story our country forgot
NZ has never been much of an arms manufacturer, but Hawke's Bay man Philip Charlton was.
SAS tragedy: Chief of Army defends extensive safety reforms
Major-General Rose King's comments follow criticism from Coroner at NZSAS inquest.
Kiwi who managed Epstein’s properties left $3.3m in sex offender's estate days before death
Brice Gordon managed Epstein’s US properties for years, together with his wife Karen.
Mayor warns rates cap will hit tourism districts
Ruapehu has a small population but its heavy visitor load requires additional facilities.
‘Just wanted the stories told’: Legacy left by a military historian after his death at 45
Patrick Bronte recorded the personal stories of more than 500 NZ veterans.
Pay bump for councils
Salaries for Whanganui, Ruapehu and Rangitīkei elected members have been set for 2025-28.
Heavy traffic ahead: Police urge caution as long weekend begins
Police say no one died on the roads last Labour Weekend and they want to keep it that way.
Council staffer now deputy mayor
Second-term councillor Brenda Ralph is Ruapehu's new deputy.
Ruapehu ratepayers face $1m storm recovery bill
The district has been battered by three storms in five months.
Inside the secretive world of sniper training in Waiouru
Soldiers from Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Fiji joined the training.
Council condemns abuse of candidates
A contender in Ruapehu District says intimidation has forced them to abandon campaigning.
‘Is there going to be a war?’: NZ Army chief on modern combat and women on the frontline
Chief of Army Major General Rose King on her rise through the ranks to top dog.
Water showdown: Mayor's affordability plea rejected
Ruapehu District Council will go ahead with a partnership with Whanganui.