Sky Waka’s no-refund policy leaves Ruapehu visitors hanging
Opened in 2019, the Sky Waka is a 1.8 km cable car in the Tongariro National Park.
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Kiwi triathlete taken out by teammate in nasty crash
Kiwi triathlete Nicole van der Kaay suffered a nasty cycling crash in France.
New $340k fire pump truck likely written off in crash
It crashed and rolled on Thursday around 10am.
'Spectacular': Kiwis react to rare super blue moonrise
Keen photographers have snapped pictures of a rare super blue moonrise over Aotearoa.
Why did PM reject calls to honour Kiwi soldier's courageous mountain rescue?
Private David Stewart was one of six killed in the 1990 tragedy on Mt Ruapehu.
Top dog has a quarry for an office
Terry is the assistant quarry manager at Atiamuri Sand and Pumice in the Waikato.
'Bittersweet' birthday for ski fields: Parties, ploughs and discount passes
There are bumper birthday celebrations at a couple of ski fields this week.
Early intervention could prevent up to 80 per cent of eye health problems
A Taupō woman is urging people to get their eyes checked.
Sublime with Rome announce New Zealand summer tour
They'll be making seven stops across New Zealand.
'Better than cocaine', say all-seasons lake dippers
Swimmers love nothing better than a refreshing plunge in the coolest months.
'I wanted to kill you': Victim lashes out at her rapist
"You became a thief of the worst imaginable kind."
'God, I hope it doesn’t come through': Spiked vehicle chase caught on camera
Sparks could be seen coming from a spiked vehicle.
Local Focus: Inspirational teacher and para-athlete takes on the Taupō Cycle Challenge
'Don’t let them tell you you can’t. Show them you can.'
Company sentenced over ski bus crash that killed schoolgirl
The ski field company earlier admitted two charges brought by WorkSafe over the crash.
What's Chateau Tongariro's future after sobering report?
The seismic report for the Chateau Tongariro throws its future into question.
Waikato farmer critically injured and trapped for hours after tractor rolled
The Greenlea Rescue Helicopter flew the man, whose pelvis was crushed, to hospital.
Supercars set to supercharge Central North Island tourism
Supercars are coming to Taupō providing a big boost to the central North Island economy.
New Zealand's new Supercars leg revealed
Supercars has a new home in New Zealand with Taupō to host a round next year.
Snow problem as records fall on magic mountain
Snowfall on Ruapehu is bringing the best skiing conditions for years there.
Explainer: How to safely forage for mushrooms - and poisonous ones to avoid
However, the National Poisons Centre warns against eating wild mushrooms.
Chateau Tongariro is closed - who gets its historic art treasure?
The curious tale of an artist, a chateau - and a $1.3m angora cat painting.
Three injured after car and logging truck crash, SH1 reopens
Police were called to the Waitahanui accident about 12.30pm.
Arrest in relation to sudden death of Taupō man
Police are investigating the sudden death of a Taupō man on August 13.
State Highway 5 reopened after serious crash
State Highway 5 has reopened several hours after a morning crash near Pohokura.
'High danger': Risk avalanches could hit Ruapehu mountain huts, skiers warned
'There is a very real risk of avalanches around club huts', mountain operator says.
Local youths arrested and charged after Taupō, Bay of Plenty burglaries
One 18-year-old man is due to appear in Whakatāne District Court on Thursday.
End of an era: Royal favourite Huka Lodge to close for 8-month refurb
The favourite lodge of rock stars and royalty is to take its last guests in April.
Ministers apologise for ‘flawed’ engagement with iwi over Ruapehu skifields
Documents have been released under the Official Information Act.
Undue risk: Man who attempted to bring down NZ's power grid to remain behind bars
Graham Philip refused to engage with a psychologist for a report.
Iwi bidding for Ruapehu Alpine Lifts; now going through its books
The iwi bid would take four to six weeks.
Caught with phone in prison: Parole refused again for killer of Scottish tourist
Scottish tourist Karen Aim's killer reveals he thought violence towards women 'normal'.