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
New ZealandBritish woman who plunged to her death on Mt Ruapehū namedEmma Langley was enjoying a trip out with friends when events took a tragic turn.01 Oct 11:41 PM
New ZealandWoman killed after slipping, falling during Mt Ruapehū ascentThe woman was in a group of nine people traversing the Cathedral Rocks on the east side.27 Sep 12:30 AM
BusinessMt Ruapehu latest to be struck by cyber attacks; fights backMt Ruapehu Alpine Lifts says the attack only hampered its operations for a few minutes.02 Sep 02:54 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInsufficient planning: Tongariro Crossing death findings releasedSateesh Halehally-Chikkanna died in Tongariro National Park in 2018.20 Aug 07:24 PM
New ZealandMissing tramper airlifted to safety at Tongariro CrossingThe rescue helicopter hurried out in response to an emergency beacon being set off.18 Aug 02:35 AM
KahuRuapehū iwi follows Taranaki's lead, calls for regional lockdownNgāti Rangi chairman Whetu Moataane says he doesn't know why regions aren't shut already.16 Aug 02:29 AM
New ZealandAuckland man with Covid was on Mt Ruapehu skifieldRisk to others is considered low.15 Aug 03:33 AM
TravelGO NZ: A two-wheeled history lesson on the Mountains to Sea trailA cycle journey through Ruapehu and Whanganui gives a glimpse of our country's past.04 Aug 12:14 AM
EnvironmentConservation Comment: Getting to know nature's needsConservation issues include the protection of trees, animals and wetlands.14 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandEruption survivor's first time feeling relaxed in seven monthsKelsey Waghorn describes finding herself beneath three active volcanoes on a weekend away.13 Jul 08:26 AM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu fall: 'I saw sky and gravel and rock flash before my eyes'His first thought after a tumble down a mountain: "I am going to need a helicopter."20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe 'glorified spud gun' keeping skiers safe on Mt RuapehuCompressed nitrogen gas fires a projectile designed to explode on impact with the snow.17 Jun 12:21 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Better late than never - Ruapehu snowmaking under wayAn extra-busy season is expected for local businesses. Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Jun 05:39 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Iconic hotel a hit with KiwisDeals at the Chateau Tongariro attracting holidaymakers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.02 Jun 05:12 AM
OpinionOpinion: Time to pursue new strategies for Central OtagoReliance on international tourism has caused some areas to be hit hard in the lockdown.26 May 08:50 PM
New ZealandIll-prepared tourist froze to death on Alpine CrossingCivil engineer lost his life after being separated from the others on alpine crossing.26 May 05:45 AM
EducationTararua school seniors conquer TongariroRuahine School Year 8 students, traversed the Tongariro Crossing in early March.22 May 02:14 AM
