CrimeHenchman guilty of stabbing meth cook to death in drug market power struggleRicky Wang, suspected of plotting a bloody syndicate coup, died tied to a chair.30 Jun 04:27 AM
TravelRuapehu to open tomorrow, after last-minute snow and Govt grantWinter is back on at Ruapehu after a flurry of snow and an eleventh-hour government grant.29 Jun 09:03 PM
Crime'A lot about this is unusual' - Lawyers address jury as testimony finishes at meth syndicate murder trialCrime boss Uncle Six and a fellow henchman both pleaded guilty and testified against him.28 Jun 08:22 AM
New ZealandNative trees illegally cut down on conservation landA 600-year-old rimu is among the trees illegally felled.26 Jun 01:25 AM
Crime'I knew too much': Meth cook gives rare insider glimpse into Auckland's lucrative clan labsPiao was the first person to alert police to Ricky Wang's murder.17 Jun 06:20 AM
Crime'Don't torture me anymore': Widow begged for answers after husband vanishedRicky Wang's body was discovered encased in concrete in a remote, shallow grave.12 Jun 04:04 AM
New ZealandDesert Rd murder trial: Prisoner was secretly released to Airbnb rental after pivotal interviewFour former co-defendants have pleaded guilty and are set to testify against Michael Gu.08 Jun 06:59 AM
CrimeTied to a chair and stabbed to death: Ex meth boss to testify at murder trialHow "Ricky" Wang found himself tied to a chair.07 Jun 04:27 AM
New ZealandMan jailed 15yrs for killing drug-ring member buried on Desert RdA man who served time for dumping victim's body is sentenced again - this time for murder.02 Jun 12:28 AM
CrimeDesert Rd homicide: Man pleads guilty to murderWang's body was found covered in concrete in a remote area three years after he vanished.15 May 10:26 PM
New ZealandTwo dead in crash on SH47, TongariroTwo people have died in a crash on SH47 in Tongariro National Park.23 Feb 05:17 PM
New ZealandChateau Tongariro Hotel closes todayThe historic hotel has been shut due to seismic concerns.05 Feb 12:28 AM
TravelChateau Tongariro: DoC handed hotel keys, search for new owners beginsGuests from around the world sent tributes for the historic hotel, closed this week.03 Feb 03:39 AM
TravelChateau Tongariro to close permanently, 'unexpectedly' this weekA seismic survey was the final nail in the coffin say the historic hotel owners.31 Jan 04:30 AM
BusinessGrand Chateau Tongariro to close permanently on February 5Seismic assessment found that the hotel infrastructure no longer met safety standards.31 Jan 01:18 AM
BusinessMystery over Chateau's futureThe Chateau will not be taking any new bookings for 2023 and 2024.26 Jan 07:25 PM
CrimeTied to a chair and stabbed to death: Auckland meth boss sentenced for grisly murder plotThe remains of Bao 'Ricky' Wang were found in a shallow grave in March 2020.07 Nov 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentGovt probes allegations of mistreatment at Chateau TongariroGovt investigation probes allegations of staff mistreatment at iconic Tongariro hotel.21 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelRuapehu Life Pass holders looking for a ski field lifelineRuapehu's 14,000 Life Pass holders are wondering about the future of their mountain.12 Oct 04:30 AM
BusinessNorth Island ski fields operator placed in voluntary administrationThis comes after three disastrous snow seasons due to a lack of snow and the pandemic11 Oct 04:53 AM
TravelSnow worries: Short Ruapehu season could soon be 'untenable'Disrupted seasons have left Tūroa and Whakapapa on the brink of bankruptcy.06 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandShallow grave murder case: Name suppression lapses for co-defendant charged five years after man vanishedRicky Wang's remains were found near Tongariro National Park in March 2020.20 Sep 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMountain of debt: Can Ruapehu survive winter of discontent?Mounting debt means Ruapehu Alpine Lifts faces some tough decisions about its ski fields.02 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Unseasonable weather': A third of staff to go as Mt Ruapehu ski fields struggleThere is still more than half of the planned ski season to run, company says.24 Aug 06:45 AM
TravelNational parks turn 150: What needs to change for conservationAotearoa was one of the first nations to adopt National Parks, are they fit for purpose.06 Mar 04:55 PM
New ZealandNZ needs to prepare for the hazards of an eruption - EQCThe Auckland Volcanic Field has been of particular interest in recent years.18 Jan 10:25 PM
Travel'Precious' discovery in Tongariro sparks national search for its ownerHikers' chance discovery has begun a search to find the rings' owner.06 Jan 11:20 PM
TravelCrossing the Tongariro: Take a day or a little longerWhether you make it a one-day experience or longer, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is epic.18 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandRoad snowfall warning for SH1 Desert RdSnow showers are expected to affect the road on Wednesday.07 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelSki-mad kid visits every Kiwi snowfield for mum's treatmentThe seven-year-old has set himself an ambitious fundraiser target.03 Aug 05:30 AM
New ZealandWalking the Tongariro Crossing for a good cause"The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a completely different experience during the winter."11 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelR&R in Ruapehu's mountain playgroundThere's much more to Ruapehu than skiing or snowboarding.05 May 03:06 AM
New ZealandHiker rescued from Tongariro Crossing after injuring kneeEmergency call was sent at 6:45pm. It's 6 degrees in the Tongariro National Park.30 Apr 07:45 AM
New ZealandRestrictions considered at national parks during peak timesHigh numbers are again expected over this holiday period.06 Jan 07:12 PM
