New ZealandMan skittled by rock on Mt NgauruhoeA man was winched off the side of Mt Ngauruhoe after he was "skittled" by a rock.02 Apr 01:20 AM
New ZealandBus driver charged after Tongariro crashA 68-year-old man has been charged in relation to the crash that injured 14 tourists.31 Mar 03:42 AM
New ZealandTongariro bus crash survivor's promiseTongariro bus crash survivor Tom Hickey asked his rescuers who paid for their help - their answer surprised him.08 Mar 05:02 PM
VideoWatch 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.Watch08 Mar 05:32 AM
New ZealandStrategic review of Tongariro Alpine Crossing underwayA review to improve the experience and manage growing visitor numbers on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is underway. The Department 16 Feb 07:27 PM
New ZealandTongariro bus crash: Tour boss speaksMost of those injured in yesterday's Tongariro National Park bus crash have been discharged from hospital, tour boss says.15 Jan 06:19 PM
New ZealandTramper injured on Mt TongariroA rescue helicopter has been sent to rescue a tramper injured on Mt Tongariro.31 Dec 12:58 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Get a free driver's license in TaumarunuiAlmost 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.Watch21 Dec 07:52 PM
New ZealandTrampers rescued from Mt RuapehuA man and woman who lost their way spent a chilly night on Mt Ruapehu before being rescued this morning "cold and hungry".11 Dec 12:01 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Get out of your car for Tongariro CrossingIt'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.16 Nov 08:30 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Get out of your car for the Tongariro CrossingIt'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.Watch16 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandTraffic woes facing tourists in TongariroOne of New Zealand's most popular pristine wilderness excursions is looking at turning roads into makeshift parking lots to counter nightmare traffic woes.01 Nov 08:57 PM
New Zealand'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.21 Oct 08:35 PM
New ZealandStudents 'could have died' on TongariroPolice call school group errors on treacherous mountain a "debacle", where leader didn't even know students were missing.20 Oct 06:21 AM
BDBDTourismNZ tourism boom lifts fortunes of hotelsThe company that owns Chateau Tongariro is expecting to produce a profit for the first time in five years.14 Oct 12:25 AM
New ZealandTeen rescued from 8m waterfall holeA 15-year-old snowboarder miraculously avoided injury after falling down an 8m waterfall hole lined with sharp rocks and icicles on 07 Oct 04:19 AM
New ZealandTrapped 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.09 Sep 06:06 AM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu heats up as tremors increaseGeoNet reports rapid rise in temperature in the mountain's crater lake as well as more shakes than usual.07 Sep 06:39 AM
New ZealandRoad shut: Snow lovers crowd RuapehuSkiers and snowboarders flocked to sunny Mt Ruapehu in such great numbers today that the access road to Whakapapa ski area had to be closed.20 Aug 03:17 AM
TravelTongariro Alpine Crossing: Snow for itChris Daniels finds 10 good reasons to do the Tongariro Crossing in winter.13 Aug 11:10 PM
New ZealandFrozen August as temperatures dropMake sure you wrap up warm for the next few weeks - frigid temperatures are set to make August the coldest month of the year.02 Aug 06:17 AM
BusinessRuapehu ski boss heads for retirementEruptions, lahars, faster and better facilities, a catastrophic diesel spill and a devastating arson - it's been a hectic 30 years 12 Jul 04:07 AM
TravelTongariro: Mountain adventureAndrew Gillick tests his driving and cycling skills in Tongariro National Park.10 Jul 12:30 AM
New ZealandWild winds wreak havoc in North IslandOne New Plymouth family were gifted a trampoline after high winds blew it into their property.08 Jul 06:52 PM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu in 'state of heightened unrest'Scientists continue to monitor one of New Zealand's volcanic hot spots as underground rumblings reverberate.07 Jun 05:32 AM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu alert lifted after 20C riseMt Ruapehu's risk of eruption is increasing with its volcanic alert now at Level 2, as DoC also issues warning to climbers and trampers.10 May 07:47 PM
New ZealandTongariro crossing damaged by heavy rainWalkers planning to trek the Tongariro National Park are urged to take caution after a popular crossing was badly damaged due to heavy rain.19 Jan 04:49 AM
TravelChateau Tongariro: A grand affairDespite its slightly faded glamour, the Chateau still lives up to Tim Roxborogh's childhood expectations.02 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandTongariro proves fiery tooMt Tongariro - long considered a peaceful neighbour to the rowdy Ruapehu - is much more fiery than we ever realised, says a scientist sharing new findings today.13 Aug 10:08 PM
TravelWhat's new on Ruapehu?Jane Jeffries looks forward to ski season at the North Island's great mountain.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMissing tramper foundA 61-year-old tramper is missing near Tongariro National Park after he failed to return from a short walk earlier today.24 May 10:46 AM
TravelTongariro Crossing: Are we there yet?A hike up and down a volcano gets Duncan Garner thinking he should really do more of this kind of exercise.19 May 09:00 PM
TravelTongariro: Plot an alpine escapeAndrew Alderson falls hard for the romance of Chateau Tongariro's historic and literary atmosphere.23 Apr 01:00 AM
