New ZealandLatest updates: Tongariro eruptsEruption activity has subsided but another eruption could occur at any time with little or no warning, according to Civil Defence. Read the latest.07 Aug 02:15 AM
New ZealandTongariro: Dormant for 115 years - until nowMt Tongariro is one of three major volcanos in the central North Island, sitting alongside mounts Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe.06 Aug 11:19 PM
New ZealandMt Tongariro's eruptionMt Tongariro erupted for the first time in over a century at 11.50pm on August 6, 2012, raining ash onto many Central North Island roads and homes.06 Aug 09:03 PM
New ZealandA volcanic reminder to sleepy KiwisNews of Tongariro's eruption sparked a flurry of activity by Kiwis who have been awake into the early morning.06 Aug 05:49 PM
TravelCentral North Island: Alpine luxuryEdward Rooney discovers he could get used to the pleasures that come with being chairman of the board.30 Jul 02:00 AM
TravelFour of the best... volcanoesNew Zealand's landscape is home to many active and dormant volcanoes.28 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelNorth Island: Around the mountainsJoanna Mathers finds plenty to keep her happy away from the slopes.03 Jul 12:00 AM
EconomyArt for sale: Auction market defies the downturnHard times haven't deterred auction-goers from putting up their hands to buy art, reports Lesley Springall31 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandRuapehu lahar survivor heads back to summitThe mother of a mountaineer who lost a leg during a lahar eruption on Mt Ruapehu has spoken of her pride at his brave attempt to return to the summit today.31 Mar 02:18 AM
New ZealandAir Force celebrates 75 years with airshowAround fifty thousand people are expected at Ohakea today, for the Air Force's 75th birthday.30 Mar 07:42 PM
TravelMt Ruapehu: Summit to be proud ofHe may not have reached the peak of Mt Ruapehu but Winston Aldworth had fun trying.23 Mar 04:30 PM
KahuA nation divided: Inside the Urewera Four trialTame Iti and his colleagues weren't the only ones on trial for the past five weeks. The terrorism claims in the still-unresolved Urewera case have revealed deep divisions over Maori and Pakeha23 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandMan caught organising prostitute attacks partnerA man who punched his partner numerous times in the face after she caught him seemingly...08 Mar 06:03 PM
