New ZealandMan critical after skiing off cliff at Turoa ski fieldA 40-year-old skiier is critical after heading out of bounds on Turoa Ski Field.01 Sep 03:41 AM
New Zealand'Absolute bedlam': Falling ice slab at Ruapehu skifield cafe sends three to hospitalIt was an 'absolute scene of bedlam' at Turoa skifield on Saturday.31 Aug 09:36 PM
New ZealandSnow crew tackle Ruapehu's ice palaceAnother snowfall overnight means crew are busy with de-icing the lifts and buildings.27 Aug 02:42 AM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu's summit lake heating upThe last time Ruapehu erupted was on September 25, 2007.26 Aug 05:03 AM
New ZealandSnow, truck crash delay North Island travelThe two-truck crash meant both routes through the central North Island were blocked.04 Aug 06:48 PM
New ZealandQuakes, wind, triggers Ruapehu eruption alarmA combination of quakes and strong wind triggered skifield alarms on Mt Ruapehu today.14 Jul 03:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHe found two lost teens on icy face. That was the easy partWhen Terry Blumhardt was asked to find teens stranded on an icy face, he was on his own.10 Jul 02:30 AM
EnvironmentNative wildlife to benefit from Ruapehu 1080 operationAerial 1080 operation around Mount Ruapehu in late July will have conservation benefits.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandUp and away: Mt Ruapehu's first gondola lifts offSkiing and boarding at Mt Ruapehu just got a whole lot more luxurious.02 Jul 03:29 AM
New ZealandDramatic photos show incredible rescue of woman trapped in 15m crevasseDark, windy conditions made last night's chopper rescue a delicate mission.26 May 12:58 AM
New ZealandOne person killed in crash in Ruapehu DistrictAnother person has been taken to hospital with serious injuries.15 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandRock climber falls 7m at Tongariro National ParkRock climber 'very lucky" after falling 7 metres at Tongariro National Park this morning.05 May 04:22 AM
EnvironmentLocal Focus: 1080 debate rages on1080 protesters invade the "Whanganui Chronicle" office. Made with funding from NZ on Air.03 May 06:22 PM
New ZealandStranded hiker clung to his mobile phone while battling freezing conditionsHiker who spent five hours in freezing conditions couldn't have survived without phone.29 Apr 07:42 AM
New ZealandHiker found frozen but alive by rescuers on Mt NgauruhoeThe man was found frozen on Mt Ngauruhoe which had a wind chill factor of -10C.27 Apr 10:47 PM
New ZealandHiker has lucky escape after getting into trouble on the Tongariro Alpine CrossingThe man was one of 14 Aucklanders who'd set out on the crossing this morning.27 Apr 09:02 AM
New ZealandAerial 1080 improves kiwi chick survival - studyA study has shown 1080 aerial drops have had a positive affect on kiwi.17 Apr 01:06 AM
TourismSnow Shuttle pilot a success for RuapehuRuapehu transport scheme enters its second year at Tongariro National Park.01 Apr 03:59 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms and downpours cover North IslandRisk of downpours for many as front sweeps across North Island31 Mar 06:19 PM
New ZealandTree-mendous efforts pole-axe pernicious pinesWilding pines removed by hand over decades of hard work. Made with funding from NZ On Air.24 Mar 08:30 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Imagine this covered in pinesWilding pines removed by hand over decades of hard work. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch24 Mar 06:20 PM
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
