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Watch NZH Local Focus: Get out of your car for Tongariro Crossing

It'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.

Traffic woes facing tourists in Tongariro

One of New Zealand's most popular pristine wilderness excursions is looking at turning roads into makeshift parking lots to counter nightmare traffic woes.

Teen rescued from 8m waterfall hole

A 15-year-old snowboarder miraculously avoided injury after falling down an 8m waterfall hole lined with sharp rocks and icicles on

Trapped 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.

Road shut: Snow lovers crowd Ruapehu

Skiers and snowboarders flocked to sunny Mt Ruapehu in such great numbers today that the access road to Whakapapa ski area had to be closed.

Ruapehu ski boss heads for retirement

Eruptions, lahars, faster and better facilities, a catastrophic diesel spill and a devastating arson - it's been a hectic 30 years

Mt Ruapehu in 'state of heightened unrest'

Scientists continue to monitor one of New Zealand's volcanic hot spots as underground rumblings reverberate.

Mt Ruapehu alert lifted after 20C rise

Mt Ruapehu's risk of eruption is increasing with its volcanic alert now at Level 2, as DoC also issues warning to climbers and trampers.