New ZealandConstruction begins on Park and Ride in National ParkCompletion is targeted for the snow season and new Whakapapa gondola opening in mid-June.24 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTongariro Crossing has highest rate of rescue incidentsHazardous crossing continues to attract massive tide of tourists - and troubles.11 Dec 10:40 PM
New ZealandWork commences on new gondola at Mt RuapehuIt is hoped to be completed in June next year and expected to bring in $50m per annum.16 Nov 04:33 AM
New ZealandTongariro death sparks plea from police, DoCPolice and DoC ask Kiwis to look out for and support tourists in NZ.10 Oct 08:49 PM
EnvironmentOverall improvement in many facets of freshwaterMixed results in 10-year trend for region waterways.06 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandChinese tourist saved from Mt Ruapehu with help of bilingual copWith no food, very little water and freezing temperatures, time was of the essence.04 Oct 06:46 AM
New ZealandTongariro Alpine Crossing closed after hiker's deathA rāhui has been placed on the Tongariro Crossing, meaning it is closed until Saturday.02 Oct 07:44 AM
New ZealandMan missing in Tongariro National ParkA person was reported missing at the national park yesterday at 5.30pm.01 Oct 04:14 PM
New ZealandPolice name man who died after falling into Mt Ruapehu's Crater LakePolice have released the name of the man who died after falling into Crater Lake.24 Sep 03:24 AM
KahuRāhui in place following Ruapehu deathIwi acknowledged the death and expressed sympathy to the whānau of the deceased.22 Sep 10:35 PM
New ZealandDesert Rd reopens after truck rolls near TongariroThe road was still closed at 5.15pm and unlikely to be open for at least another hour.16 Sep 01:40 AM
New ZealandTypes of buses and safety to come under more scrutinyTypes of buses will be key to public service transport planned for Ruapehu14 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandTuroa bus crash: 'All I could hear was a guy running at me screaming'They'd only known each less than 24 hours but the new group of friends didn't muck around.01 Aug 02:16 AM
New ZealandBus taken to Whanganui to be examinedBus company says driver "really shaken up" from traumatic crash30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu bus crash: Driver discharged from hospitalIt is still unclear what the cause of the crash was.29 Jul 08:34 PM
New ZealandBus crash survivor's chilling account: 'We are going to die'The passenger and their brother were both hurt in the crash that occurred on Saturday.29 Jul 08:13 AM
New Zealand'People had blood coming from their heads': One dead, 18 hurt in Ohakune ski bus crashPolice rushed to the scene just after 2.30pm on Saturday.28 Jul 10:26 AM
New ZealandMore tourists accessing great outdoors sees spike in incidentsMore than 1.5 million people went tramping in New Zealand last year.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTremors, rising lake temps signal 'unrest' at Mt RuapehuScientists believe the lake activity is part cycle that's long been observed at Mt Ruapehu09 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandSnowfalls fuelling skiing excitementWhile skiers now can feast on pre-winter photos, 100 years ago the sport barely existed.23 May 03:19 AM
New ZealandInjured tramper seeks good Samaritan rescuersAustralian tramper Ilse Arndt was carried to safety by a group of five strangers.13 Apr 05:54 AM
New ZealandSeven homes red-stickered after tornadoEleven houses are uninhabitable as homeowners bunk with family and friends.10 Apr 10:05 PM
New ZealandPolice lambast trampers ill-prepared for Tongariro CrossingRescued six adults and a 2-year-old were suffering hypothermia.10 Apr 08:14 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Logs 'come to life' in Tongariro National ParkPouwhenua mark cultural significance for National Park. Made with funding from NZ on Air Watch24 Mar 05:12 AM
New ZealandMultiple rescues in a week on alpine crossingPolice ask that people are prepared to do alpine walks after multiple Tongariro rescues.18 Jan 12:21 AM
New ZealandWild and wintry blast to lash North Island in next 24 hoursA vicious storm packing snow, hail, gales and rain is set to lash the North Island.27 Dec 06:26 PM
New ZealandBuy a Ruapehu 2018 season pass, ski the Swiss AlpsA Ruapehu season pass now buys skiers the chance to hit the slopes of the Swiss Alps.27 Dec 02:11 AM
TravelTongariro Crossing: Pass with care and respectGreta Umbers takes on the country's most popular day hike.04 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandTongariro's 4-hour parking limit for 19km hikeHikers who want to park at the start of the crossing will risk clamping after 4 hours.12 Oct 04:01 AM
New ZealandTongariro celebrates 130 yearsNational treasure: Tongariro celebrates 130 years as a national park22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMissing: The hunt for the $30m Lotto winnerHow far could $30 million get the lucky Lotto winner in Taupo?20 Sep 10:19 PM
New ZealandSaved from certain death: Snowboarder survives cliff plungeFreezing cold lost man rescued from certain death on mountain.17 Sep 06:45 PM
New ZealandMissing men's bodies found in Tongariro National Park"We told the whanau we would bring these two men home," police said.09 Sep 03:18 AM
