TravelMt Tongariro tracks to be reopenedOfficials are looking at reopening tracks which have been closed since the mountain's eruption.24 Aug 01:30 AM
New ZealandTongariro, White Island alerts downgradedTongariro erupted late on August 6, throwing out rock, ash and steam. It was the first time since 1897 that it had erupted.17 Aug 07:56 AM
TravelSilent for decades, Tongariro shows it can still kick ashOnly hours after Judy Bailey completed the Tongariro Crossing, the volcano awoke from its century-long slumber...13 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandScientists inch close to rumbling TongariroScientists, wary of another eruption, have managed to move as close to Mr Tongariro as is safely possible since Monday night's unexpected blast.10 Aug 08:43 AM
TravelInterest in Tongariro Alpine Crossing eruptsInterest in the Tongariro Alpine Crossing has gone "through the roof" since Mount Tongariro erupted on Monday night.07 Aug 11:41 PM
New ZealandJudy Bailey barely misses volcanoFormer TVNZ newsreader Judy Bailey says good timing probably saved her from near disaster.07 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandAuthorities defend volcano responseLocals have criticised the response to last night's Tongariro eruption as too slow but authorities have defended their procedures, saying they quickly established there was no immediate risk and put plans in place.07 Aug 07:43 AM
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 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 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
