A spate of damage to parks and reserves in the Waimarino has prompted the police to ask the public to jot down licence plate and vehicle

A sow breaking free from her burning pen alerted her owner to the fire catching onto the side of his house. The fire started in an

More than 30 people attended two candidate workshops in the Ruapehu area recently for those interested in standing in the local body

Ryan David Campbell Thompson, 24, and Hereina Paul, 23, were in the car when it went over a bank at about 10pm and caught fire.

A view from above takes a Tongariro National Park experience to new heights.

We look at spots made famous by some classic Kiwi landmarks. Today: Ohakune.

This inviting hotel, with a cosy alpine lodge feel, is the perfect place to retire to after a busy day exploring the Ruapehu District.

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Tristram Clayton finds a warm welcome and cold craft beers at the foot of Mt Ruapehu.

With all sorts of gems, Ohakune takes the carrot, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Paul Charman on the joys of a weekend driving around the Central Plateau.

Ride golf carts, horses or canoes to explore this wonderful area ... or get going on foot.

Rachel Grunwell offers tips on how to survive taking the kids on a ski holiday.

A man who died in Ohakune after a fall early on Saturday was a member of the Navy and a keen rugby player.

A man has died in Ohakune early this morning after it appears he jumped over a deer fence which had an 8 metre drop on the other side.

One person has died following a house fire in Rangataua near Ohakune early this morning.

This 317km mountainbiking link extends from the Central North Island to the Whanganui River Road and is one of the 18 New Zealand cycle trails which will eventually extend 2000km throughout the country.

Andrew Alderson loses some desk-jockey flab while trying out a new cycle trail.

You're never too old to enjoy your first outing on a pair of skis, discovers Andy Kenworthy during a weekend on Mt Ruapehu.