Whanganui ChronicleRāhui in place at one of Aotearoa’s top hikes after death on trackPolice extended their condolences to the family and the track will reopen Wednesday.22 Mar 06:24 AM
Whanganui ChroniclePopular day hike deceptively dangerousEaster visitors are warned not to be complacent about the Tongariro Crossing.21 Mar 04:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleIwi celebrate $21.7m settlement but brace for challenges aheadIwi negotiator Aiden Gilbert said the day was joyful but there were challenges ahead.08 Mar 10:26 PM
Whanganui Chronicle‘Critical moment’: Third reading of iwi Treaty settlement billMore than 150 members will travel to Parliament on March 6 for the reading.03 Mar 12:26 AM
Whanganui ChronicleMajor North Island route closed for two monthsGround temperatures above 13C needed to carry out work.12 Jan 06:23 PM
Whanganui ChronicleThumbs-up for central North Island village name changeNational Park Village is being renamed Waimarino.18 Dec 08:08 PM
Whanganui ChroniclePopular tourist accommodation spot seeking a new ownerMountain lodge with consent for expansion has hit the market.25 Oct 01:53 AM
Whanganui ChroniclePolice call for sightings of missing Australian touristElizabeth Wielga is thought to have left her accommodation in Tongariro on August 30.05 Sep 08:49 PM
Whanganui ChronicleShowers hitting Whanganui this weekend'The best chance for any outdoor excursions would be Saturday morning.'15 Aug 11:09 PM
Whanganui ChronicleLong days and freezing nights in search of the perfect photoThe magic happens in the 'blue hour' just before dawn.08 Aug 01:19 AM
Whanganui ChronicleMan suffers gunshot wounds while hunting in Tongariro ForestDue to the remote location, the man was winched out by helicopter.05 Aug 02:57 AM
Whanganui ChronicleLodge 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
Whanganui Chronicle‘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
Whanganui ChronicleWoman dies after Mt Ruapehu climbing accidentA group were climbing on the eastern side when the tragedy struck today.29 Jun 07:25 AM
Whanganui ChronicleGrassroots Rescue Helicopter helps cyclistThe Grassroots Helicopter Trust helped a woman injured on the Timber Trail.26 Jun 10:31 PM
Whanganui Chronicle'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
Whanganui Chronicle'Magical' book wins festival awardDesmond Bovey's book has been deemed 'of immense value'.28 May 11:56 PM
Whanganui ChronicleFour 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
Whanganui ChronicleMinister to decide on village name change proposalTe Korowai o Wainuiārua wants National Park Village to be named Waimarino.10 May 12:33 AM
Whanganui ChronicleSouffle 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
Whanganui ChronicleGoat 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
Whanganui ChronicleKaimanawa muster: Wild west comes to WaiouruThe wild horse muster didn't go ahead last year because of Cyclone Gabrielle.29 Apr 11:56 PM
Whanganui ChronicleAlpine 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
Whanganui ChronicleTongariro 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
Whanganui ChronicleTongariro Alpine Crossing closed after tramper diesA person has died while traversing the Tongariro Crossing.09 Apr 05:00 AM
BusinessRuapehu 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
PremiumPremiumWhanganui ChronicleHeritage painting inside Chateau Tongariro ‘drooping, cracking’Sagging canvas, flaking paint and cracks in historic painting. Who's responsible?30 Mar 04:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleExperts warn trampers to be prepared on Tongariro Alpine Crossing'It’s things like walking the track in jandals.'07 Feb 04:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleCouple 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
Whanganui Chronicle'Very stupid decision': Essential worker who took ski holiday during Covid lockdown sentencedIt's unlikely he would have been caught had he not tried to scam free ski passes.18 Jan 04:00 AM
Whanganui ChronicleNational Park Village potential name change riles Tauranga business'That would cause quite a bit of confusion.'12 Jan 03:03 PM
Whanganui ChronicleTourists in hot water after biking Tongariro CrossingBiking is one of the activities banned at the dual world heritage site.09 Jan 10:17 PM
Whanganui ChronicleThere'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
PremiumPremiumWhanganui ChronicleAn artist’s eye on Tongariro National Park: Whanganui illustrator captures subtle beauty in new bookWhanganui artist Desmond Bovey talks about the inspiration behind his newly released book.06 Oct 04:00 PM
