New ZealandSanctuary kiwi boost Ruapehu, Tongariro, Wellington and Taranaki populationsThe annual translocation efforts are the largest in New Zealand.26 Mar 05:00 PM
AucklandHow two faulty vehicles sparked $1.4m Tongariro fires a month apartThe two SH47 fires were sparked by faulty vehicles a month and a few hundred metres apart.24 Mar 10:54 PM
PoliticsGovt department expects Cabinet to weigh up long-term, 60+ year lease for Chateau TongariroThe Government is asking for proposals from operators keen to do up the historic site.24 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsPreviously unseen documents show Chateau Tongariro needs millions in urgent repairs, plus quake work19 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Put lives at risk': Shuttle banned from Tongariro track over weather breach03 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandGovt to use funds from Visitor Levy to restore fire-damaged parts of Tongariro National Park23 Feb 12:06 AM
New ZealandDoC investigates after Tongariro shuttle operator allegedly puts hikers on track in dangerous weatherDoC said it will cancel concessions if operators 'knowingly and repeatedly' breach rules.11 Feb 05:00 AM
TravelFrom craters to Emerald Lakes: A journey across Tongariro Alpine CrossingIf you’ve ever wondered what walking on Mars is like, this is as close as it gets.17 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyEngineering marvel: The national power grid’s underground secretDeep beneath the Kaimanawa Forest Park, the Rangipō Power Station churns out 120MW. 17 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandRāhui enacted after death at Tongariro National Park The man became unresponsive while walking with others on the track.27 Dec 01:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I don’t know how to deal with it’: Why schools struggle with traumatic eventsPrincipal Murray Burton has never forgotten the words of a police officer that night.26 Dec 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismChateau Tongariro future brightens as Crown risk downgraded amid investor interestOfficials will brief Tama Potaka on a new request for proposals early next year.17 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Red haze of sparks as trailer without wheel drives along highway before Tongariro wildfire'A policeman pulled over and was trying to put out the fire that was starting.'09 Dec 11:42 PM
New ZealandAerial footage shows damage from fire at Tongariro National ParkNew video taken from the air shows the charred landscape caused by the blaze. Video / Mike ScottWatch09 Dec 02:10 AM
New ZealandLarge Tongariro blaze believed to have started accidentally An air fleet will help 30 firefighters tackling the blaze on the ground. 09 Dec 12:32 AM
New ZealandTongariro blaze: Fire ecologist warns more frequent fires possible as vegetation dries outFire ecologist, Nicola Day joins Herald NOW after studying the Tongariro fire ground since the November blaze.Watch08 Dec 07:29 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday December 9 2025Morning Headlines | Fire and Emergency believe Tongariro fire was not lit intentionally, changes made to Resource Management Act | Tuesday December 9, 2025Watch08 Dec 05:28 PM
New ZealandTongariro blaze grows to 322ha as fire crews brace for days of battleThe fire has grown to 322ha and is only about 25% contained.08 Dec 01:18 AM
New Zealand'Can be deadly': Rogue Tongariro Crossing shuttle drivers face crackdown from DoCThe department has warned rule-breaking shuttle firms they're on their final warnings06 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHello summer: Downpours, thunder and hail for BoP An orange heavy rain warning runs 22 hours from 2am Wednesday.01 Dec 11:08 PM
New ZealandFrom ashes to renewal: How Tongariro’s blackened slopes could heal themselvesThe fire scorched 3000ha, about 4% of Tongariro National Park.20 Nov 01:28 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain batters North Island as multiple warnings remain in place, state highway floodedAuckland faces an early morning soaking as the downpour moves east.18 Nov 08:24 PM
New Zealand'In this sadness, we find strength': Tongariro tracks reopen after fire'It won’t look quite like it did before... it's a sobering view.'16 Nov 10:03 PM
New Zealand10-year Tongariro rāhui aims to heal fire-hit landscapeNgāti Hikairo ki Tongariro says the rāhui is about restoration, not closure.12 Nov 08:43 PM
New Zealand'Doesn’t mean the fire is out': Fire crews remain at Tongariro National Park'There may be patches of smouldering vegetation that would reignite very easily.'11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTongariro National Park fire: Investigation ongoingFire investigators are seeking dashcam footage from drivers who were on State Highway 47.Watch11 Nov 06:48 AM
New Zealand'It's time to give it back': Te Pāti Māori MP links Tongariro blaze to call for land returnShe said the blaze was a sign the sacred lands should be returned to Māori.10 Nov 11:51 PM
LiveNew ZealandLive: ‘It doesn't mean it's not still burning underground’ - Tongariro fire size remains unchangedPolice checkpoints are present 24/7 in multiple locations.10 Nov 10:18 PM
New ZealandFire crews make progress as rain helps contain Tongariro blazeAssistant commander Renee Potae says crews are working to secure the fire line. Video / Mike ScottWatch10 Nov 09:47 PM
