Waikato HeraldLong days and freezing nights in search of the perfect photoThe magic happens in the 'blue hour' just before dawn.08 Aug 01:19 AM
Waikato HeraldWaikato work week off to frosty start with sub-zero temperaturesThe coldest temperature recorded in the region this morning was -2C at Taupō Airport.05 Aug 10:33 PM
Waikato HeraldMan suffers gunshot wounds while hunting in Tongariro ForestDue to the remote location, the man was winched out by helicopter.05 Aug 02:57 AM
Waikato HeraldLodge owner praised for spotting guests’ invasive clam collectionAn Ōwhango business owner found a collection of freshwater gold clams left by guests.17 Jul 09:46 PM
Waikato HeraldRotokura Reserve walk had 'precious' experience in store for local walkersThe reserve is in the Tongariro National Park.09 Jul 11:20 PM
Waikato Herald‘Beautiful person’: Woman who died climbing Mt Ruapehu was young Auckland uni scientistWednesday Davis graduated in 2022 with a Masters in Marine Science and worked at the uni.01 Jul 06:58 AM
Waikato HeraldWoman dies after Mt Ruapehu climbing accidentA group were climbing on the eastern side when the tragedy struck today.29 Jun 07:25 AM
Waikato Herald'Instagram-worthy vistas': Tongariro Crossing one of world’s busiest hikesA new ranking shows the popular walk is up with the world's big guns.12 Jun 06:30 PM
Waikato HeraldBoy with chronic lung issues scales Tongariro Alpine CrossingPriests were called to Aiden's bedside. Now he wants to give back to those who helped him.07 Jun 08:56 PM
Waikato Herald'Magical' book wins festival awardDesmond Bovey's book has been deemed 'of immense value'.28 May 11:56 PM
Waikato HeraldFour people treated by emergency services after car crash in Ruapehu district 'We sent two ambulances and we treated a total of four patients.'13 May 10:10 PM
Waikato HeraldMinister to decide on village name change proposalTe Korowai o Wainuiārua wants National Park Village to be named Waimarino.10 May 12:33 AM
Waikato HeraldSouffle wins inaugural carrot cook-off competitionThe first-ever carrot cook-off in NZ saw a carrot souffle crowned number one.02 May 03:32 AM
Waikato HeraldGoat control: Helicopters search Tongariro National Park for feral pestsDoC eradicated the local wild goat population last year and hopes to keep it that way.30 Apr 07:00 PM
Waikato HeraldKaimanawa muster: Wild west comes to WaiouruThe wild horse muster didn't go ahead last year because of Cyclone Gabrielle.29 Apr 11:56 PM
Waikato HeraldAlpine crossing lakes finally clear of noxious weedThe Emerald Lakes are one of the most photographed parts of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.18 Apr 07:00 PM
Waikato HeraldTongariro tramper died from medical event, not a fall police sayA rāhui was placed on the mountain as a result of the death of the tramper.10 Apr 11:14 PM
Waikato HeraldTongariro Alpine Crossing closed after tramper diesA person has died while traversing the Tongariro Crossing.09 Apr 05:00 AM
Waikato HeraldRuapehu infrastructure downward spiral could leave tourists out in coldMt Ruapehu’s two skifields are still surrounded by uncertainty as the ski season nears.04 Apr 07:00 PM
Waikato HeraldTūrangi Garden Club donates $3000 to Tongariro wetlands projectAfter a garden ramble fundraiser, a Tūrangi group has made a conservation donation.03 Apr 07:00 PM
Waikato HeraldHunters brace for busy weekend as roar season amps upSeveral organisations have asked for vigilance in the outdoors this long weekend.27 Mar 06:15 AM
Waikato HeraldBalloons over Waikato who? 19 kiwi take to Hamilton skiesSanctuary Mountain Maungatautari kickstarted its biggest kiwi translocation this week.22 Mar 07:15 PM
Waikato HeraldNew Zealand's most 'Instagrammable' locations revealedA newly released ranking, based on Instagram data, shows the country's most popular spots.28 Feb 01:55 AM
Waikato HeraldExperts warn trampers to be prepared on Tongariro Alpine Crossing'It’s things like walking the track in jandals.'07 Feb 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldDesert Road to close at night for five weeksNZTA advises the detour will add about 30 minutes to travel times.05 Feb 12:41 AM
Waikato HeraldCouple rescued from Mt Ruapehu in dead of night as 'intense' weather sets inThe couple hoped to get off the mountain before bad weather set in, but became lost.29 Jan 08:17 PM
Waikato HeraldTourists in hot water after biking Tongariro CrossingBiking is one of the activities banned at the dual world heritage site.09 Jan 10:17 PM
LifestyleThere's more to the Ruapehu District than you thinkCome hither, come hither: Here we shall see dinosaurs and rockets to the moon.11 Oct 05:30 PM
Waikato HeraldDoC starts voluntary booking system for New Zealand's busiest day walkDoC urges trampers to book ahead this summer, to protect the popular national park.03 Oct 01:42 AM
Waikato HeraldTongariro National Park Treaty talks restart but dark clouds loomA significant portion of the tribe’s ancestral lands remains in the conservation estate.14 Sep 12:11 AM
Waikato Herald'Doubt they would have survived the night': Men rescued from Mt Ngāuruhoe by chopperThe pair were wearing street shoes, jeans, cotton T-shirts and sweatshirts.04 Sep 10:30 PM
Waikato HeraldCompany sentenced over ski bus crash that killed schoolgirlThe ski field company earlier admitted two charges brought by WorkSafe over the crash.23 Aug 06:10 AM
PremiumPremiumWaikato HeraldChateau Tongariro is closed - who gets its historic art treasure?The curious tale of an artist, a chateau - and a $1.3m angora cat painting.19 Aug 03:29 AM
Waikato HeraldTongariro Great Walk opens for booking: Is DoC's IT system back on track?Great Walk bookings reopen four months after “incredibly frustrating” IT meltdown.10 Jul 07:30 PM
