Eva de Jong
Multimedia journalist
Eva De Jong is a Multimedia Journalist for the Whanganui Chronicle covering health stories and general news.
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Popular day hike deceptively dangerous
Easter visitors are warned not to be complacent about the Tongariro Crossing.
NZTA faces backlash over rubbish issues on Desert Rd detour
'It doesn't send a good message to tourists.'
Bitumen spill wreaks havoc on vehicles along SH47 detour
A courier driver noticed tarseal wrapped around his truck's wheels.
Four dead in two 'horrific' North Island crashes
Four people have died on North Island roads today, in two separate crashes.
Three patients airlifted to Waikato Hospital following Waiouru crash
Two helicopters were sent to the scene.
Truck carrying 'dangerous goods' catches fire
Fire crews returned to the scene to make sure the fire wasn’t going to reignite.
Mt Ruapehu life pass holders 'devastated' at losing their $4k passes after liquidation
'The majority of life pass holders have had a very sour taste left in their mouth.'
Ruapehu businesses need more snow to boost ski season
'Mother Nature hasn’t come to the party.'
Investigation into cause of house fire
'The damage was significant and we have a specialist fire investigator out there.'
Four people treated by emergency services after car crash in Ruapehu district
'We sent two ambulances and we treated a total of four patients.'
Bride, groom and baby splashed with chicken blood at wedding
A wedding photographer pulled out because they thought the ceremony was 'too graphic'.
Mild winter could impact Mt Ruapehu ski season
'I would be surprised if this winter actually ended up being really cold.'
Three-car crash in National Park; person helicoptered to hospital
One person had moderate injuries.
Public hearings to begin for Pure Tūroa's ski field bid
There were 481 submissions made to the Department of Conservation.
Mt Ruapehu a trap for ill-prepared climbers
“There’s a lot more risk on Ruapehu," says search and rescue officer.
Experts warn trampers to be prepared on Tongariro Alpine Crossing
'It’s things like walking the track in jandals.'
Curtain falling on crucial Mt Ruapehu ski season
“We’ve had an absolute cracker of a year."