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Beanie found in search for missing men
But the men are still missing, despite the best efforts of 101 searchers.
Search for missing men continues
The pair who fled into the forest to escape police have been missing for nearly a week.
Widespread avalanche warnings hit NZ
Widespread snowfalls have raised avalanche warnings to the highest level in seven areas.
Search for missing men: 'Positive outcome is diminishing'
Items belonging to men who escaped police at Tongariro National Park have been located.
'Very grave' fears for police escapers lost in national park
The men's discarded clothing suggests they are hypothermic, police say.
Survivor pops the question at Ruapehu
The stark beauty of the Central Plateau and Mt Ruapehu helped inspire marriage proposal.
High avalanche danger on 5 popular peaks
Avalanche risk now life-threatening in some of the country's popular trekking areas.
Lost trampers spend freezing night on Mt Tongariro
Trampers spend night in freezing weather, after getting lost on Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Tongariro river erosion worries locals
Some say it is a safety risk for reserve users. - Made with funding from NZ On Air
Man skittled by rock on Mt Ngauruhoe
A man was winched off the side of Mt Ngauruhoe after he was "skittled" by a rock.
Bus driver charged after Tongariro crash
A 68-year-old man has been charged in relation to the crash that injured 14 tourists.
Tongariro bus crash survivor's promise
Tongariro bus crash survivor Tom Hickey asked his rescuers who paid for their help - their answer surprised him.
Watch NZH Local Focus: KCEPT Trustees Split on on what the trust should do moving forward.
Trustpower, the main shareholder of King Country Energy has offered King Country Electric Power Trust the option to explore a set of transactions whereby the Trust may be able to own 100% of King Country energy under a restructure of assets. - Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Strategic review of Tongariro Alpine Crossing underway
A review to improve the experience and manage growing visitor numbers on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is underway. The Department
Tongariro bus crash: Tour boss speaks
Most of those injured in yesterday's Tongariro National Park bus crash have been discharged from hospital, tour boss says.
Tramper injured on Mt Tongariro
A rescue helicopter has been sent to rescue a tramper injured on Mt Tongariro.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Get a free driver's license in Taumarunui
Almost 100 young people will get free restricted licences in Taumarunui, getting them off the street and into employment. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Trampers rescued from Mt Ruapehu
A man and woman who lost their way spent a chilly night on Mt Ruapehu before being rescued this morning "cold and hungry".
Watch NZH Local Focus: Get out of your car for Tongariro Crossing
It's one of the most stunning walks in the world, so you can't expect to park right outside the very beginning of the track on a busy weekend.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Get out of your car for the Tongariro Crossing
It's one of the most stunning walks in the world, so you can't expect to park right outside the very beginning of the track on a busy weekend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Traffic woes facing tourists in Tongariro
One of New Zealand's most popular pristine wilderness excursions is looking at turning roads into makeshift parking lots to counter nightmare traffic woes.
'We're cold, we don't want to do this'
A full investigation has been launched into a Tongariro Crossing "debacle" in which two students could have died.
Students 'could have died' on Tongariro
Police call school group errors on treacherous mountain a "debacle", where leader didn't even know students were missing.
NZ tourism boom lifts fortunes of hotels
The company that owns Chateau Tongariro is expecting to produce a profit for the first time in five years.
Teen rescued from 8m waterfall hole
A 15-year-old snowboarder miraculously avoided injury after falling down an 8m waterfall hole lined with sharp rocks and icicles on
Trapped students 'having a ball'
High school students among the 80 trapped for two days on Mt Ruapehu are having a great time playing in the snow, says Tukino Ski Field manager.
Mt Ruapehu heats up as tremors increase
GeoNet reports rapid rise in temperature in the mountain's crater lake as well as more shakes than usual.
Road shut: Snow lovers crowd Ruapehu
Skiers and snowboarders flocked to sunny Mt Ruapehu in such great numbers today that the access road to Whakapapa ski area had to be closed.
Tongariro Alpine Crossing: Snow for it
Chris Daniels finds 10 good reasons to do the Tongariro Crossing in winter.
Frozen August as temperatures drop
Make sure you wrap up warm for the next few weeks - frigid temperatures are set to make August the coldest month of the year.
Ruapehu ski boss heads for retirement
Eruptions, lahars, faster and better facilities, a catastrophic diesel spill and a devastating arson - it's been a hectic 30 years
Tongariro: Mountain adventure
Andrew Gillick tests his driving and cycling skills in Tongariro National Park.