So far more than 1000 people have reported feeling shaking.

After two years of negotiation a settlement will be signed at Raketapauma Marae.

Raetihi A&P Show popular with families big turn out on the day

The Atihau-Whanganui and Morikau incorporations each have a finalist in farm awards.

Day before the accident, there was a complaint about the speed pair were skiing.

All 13 killed when plane skidded then slammed into Mt Ruapehu in 1948.

It may be snow-go for some motorists this week, with white stuff on the way.

Maori businesses celebrated in style at awards night.

Cars stuck in snow have been removed but the highway is closed in the icy weather.

Two heroes were honoured at Tangiwai. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A rural country school is saying its goodbyes. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Double fatality in National Park a family tragedy.

An 8-year-old boy was accidentally stabbed in a fall near Ohakuhe this afternoon. The Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter was called

Skifield says the hazard did not exist when its morning inspection was done.

A Wellington skier is critically injured after an accident on Mt Ruapehu which Peter Hillary witnessed from a chairlift before rushing to assist with the rescue.

A spate of damage to parks and reserves in the Waimarino has prompted the police to ask the public to jot down licence plate and vehicle

A sow breaking free from her burning pen alerted her owner to the fire catching onto the side of his house. The fire started in an

More than 30 people attended two candidate workshops in the Ruapehu area recently for those interested in standing in the local body

A view from above takes a Tongariro National Park experience to new heights.

We look at spots made famous by some classic Kiwi landmarks. Today: Ohakune.

Mt Ruapehu will charge season pass holders $20 a day to ride the lifts following Labour Weekend after pushing out its projected closing date for Turoa.

Snowmen, snowball fights and skiing: Children won't forget their first experience of playing in fresh snow, writes Liam Dann.

This inviting hotel, with a cosy alpine lodge feel, is the perfect place to retire to after a busy day exploring the Ruapehu District.

For further information see: powderhorn.co.nz.

Tristram Clayton finds a warm welcome and cold craft beers at the foot of Mt Ruapehu.

With all sorts of gems, Ohakune takes the carrot, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Paul Charman on the joys of a weekend driving around the Central Plateau.

Ride golf carts, horses or canoes to explore this wonderful area ... or get going on foot.

Rachel Grunwell offers tips on how to survive taking the kids on a ski holiday.