Whanganui ChronicleHeavy rain expected for Tongariro National ParkAround 100-130mm of rain is expected from 10am to midnight on July 3.02 Jul 12:53 AM
Whanganui ChronicleNew hut in works as Tongariro Great Walk delays openingWalkers face a 20km trek between Mangatepopo and Waihohonu huts.05 Jun 12:01 AM
PremiumPremiumWhanganui ChronicleGovt considering 'demolition' for Chateau Tongariro, deemed a ‘fiscal risk’ in Budget 2025Options are being investigated for the site, 'including demolition'.02 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWhanganui ChronicleGlimmer of hope for Chateau Tongariro restoration as former lessee accounts for $5m provision A door may be opening at the Chateau: Hope for repair funds and operator interest.16 May 01:00 AM
Whanganui ChronicleIwi, mayors, tourism partners team up to finish cycle trailThe group has formed the charitable trust Ngā Ara Tūhono to secure funding.08 Apr 03:32 AM
Whanganui ChronicleNgāti Hāua sets sights on self-determination and changeThe lead iwi negotiator says jobs, housing and health improvements are priorities.01 Apr 08:35 PM
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
