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 ZealandMt Tongariro eruption: Where will the ash go?WeatherWatch.co.nz says today's wind map shows building north to north west winds which should keep the ash around less populated parts of NZ.06 Aug 07:01 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
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
EntertainmentMy happy place: Anna HutchisonActor and avid runner, Anna Hutchison, shares her happy place with us.12 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelTongariro named one of world's top parksLonely Planet has named Tongariro National Park as one of the world's best parks and preserves in a list that includes the Grand Canyon and Iguazu Falls National Park in South America.12 Sep 06:22 AM
TravelTongariro National Park: A mountainous escapeDiana Clement and a friend took two long weekends away from men and children to discover the tracks of Tongariro National Park.22 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandTwo dead after Desert Road crashCold, icy conditions may have been a factor in a crash between a car and a truck between Waiouru and Rangipo this morning, which killed two men.31 Jul 12:17 AM
TravelMt Ruapehu: A snow bunny is bornHelen van Berkel returns to the slopes and finds that skiing is nothing like riding a bike... and that kids are better at it.04 Jul 12:00 AM
TravelTongariro: Over the volcanoThe Tongariro Crossing seems to agree with energetic children a lot more than weary adults, finds Helen van Berkel.01 Jan 03:00 PM
TravelJourney to the heart of Mt DoomHerald reporter Beck Vass explores Tongariro National Park, a World Heritage site.28 Dec 03:00 PM
TravelTongariro Crossing, Central PlateauHerald photographer Greg Bowker captures images of the walk Lonely Planet calls the world's finest day hike.25 Dec 08:24 PM
TravelTongariro: Volcanic trek is a lava affairAltitude and adventure mingle on this helihike.03 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandTop travel writers choose New Zealand among bestNZ's world-beating sights aren't reserved for overseas tourists, so here are four highlights selected by Lonely Planet.06 Nov 03:00 PM
