New ZealandVolcano ash may have toxic tracesRotoaira local David Bennett was concerned by the lack of communication between the authorities and National Park residents when Mt Tongariro erupted about 4km from his home last night.07 Aug 07:33 AM
New ZealandTongariro volcanic alert maintainedThe aviation colour code around Mt Tongariro has been downgraded from red to orange, but the volcanic alert level remains at 2.07 Aug 02:21 AM
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
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
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
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
