New Zealand'Like the end of the world': Hiker describes evac amid falling ash as fire closed inDaisy Bao and her group were narrowly rescued by helicopter as the Tongariro fire spread.09 Nov 06:38 AM
New Zealand'Hellscape': Whakapapa Village evacuated as crews battle Tongariro blazeThe fire is just 20% contained. 09 Nov 04:52 AM
New Zealand'Welcome to Mordor': Resort owner says massive Tongariro blaze a 'hellscape'About 1100 hectares of bush are now burning in the national park.08 Nov 10:33 PM
LiveNew ZealandWatch: Trapped trucks wind past slips in Awakino Gorge, emergency centre set up as rivers rise14 Oct 12:27 AM
Herald NOWNZ Herald Morning News Update | Trump says ‘waiting on Hamas’ and credit ban could raise surchargesWatch30 Sep 06:22 PM
New ZealandHundreds gather in Waihī to farewell Ngāti Tūwharetoa chief Sir Tumu Te Heuheu28 Sep 01:15 AM
New Zealand'Alive or dead?': Wife's agonising wait after husband vanishes while kayaking21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandOur Changing World: Turning Taupō greenProject Tongariro battles invasive species to help restore vital wetlands.07 Aug 04:36 AM
New Zealand'Fine young man' electrocuted after simple steps to avoid power line danger weren't takenIrish worker Sean Clear was just three days away from his 25th birthday when he died.06 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandWoman illegally takes dogs into Tongariro National Park, posts about it on FacebookDogs are banned in the park, including in vehicles and skifields.06 Aug 05:51 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonAnne Gibson: Fletcher Construction sale would end proud building eraOPINION: Business was once so great it took two big books to tell part of its history.04 Aug 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Freezing conditions': Police rescue man on Tongariro Crossing The man called for help, realising he wasn't equipped for the cold.24 Jul 10:19 PM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu avalanche buries four skiers, one left with only their hand sticking out of snowThe group triggered an avalanche on the mountain's backcountry, near Glacier Knob.21 Jul 02:50 AM
New ZealandNew hut in works as Tongariro Great Walk delays openingWalkers face a 20km trek between Mangatepopo and Waihohonu huts.05 Jun 12:01 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt 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
New ZealandTop-tier: Peter Carty honoured for services to flyfishing'When the world seems to be against you, flyfishing can bring you back to reality.'02 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismGlimmer 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
New ZealandHeavy rain, gales and thunderstorms to lash north, Banks Peninsula state of emergency extended A bunch of new alerts have been issued as wild weather hits the north tomorrow.08 May 06:17 AM
KahuNgāti Hāua sets sights on self-determination and changeThe lead iwi negotiator says jobs, housing and health improvements are priorities.01 Apr 08:35 PM
New ZealandRāhui 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
Travel newsPopular day hike deceptively dangerousEaster visitors are warned not to be complacent about the Tongariro Crossing.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBody found in search for missing 79yo manThe man was reported missing after his car was found on February 21.20 Mar 05:19 AM
KahuIwi 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
New ZealandPolice search for missing man after car found near TongariroGeoffrey Kelly was last seen on Thursday night wearing grey shorts and a tan sweatshirt.21 Feb 11:51 PM
New ZealandMajor North Island route closed for two monthsGround temperatures above 13C needed to carry out work.12 Jan 06:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMemoir reveals Lord of the Rings secrets, and inside Sir Peter Jackson’s mansionA new book reveals the body part belonging to Gandalf, now kept in a fridge.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCancer survivor, 79, completes 1700km hike for charityDuncan Smith, 79, completes 1700km hike of North Island for charity19 Dec 12:00 AM
KahuThumbs-up for central North Island village name changeNational Park Village is being renamed Waimarino.18 Dec 08:08 PM
New ZealandTeens complete 800km challenge across North IslandThe Tauranga trio travelled under their own steam from East Cape to Cape Egmont09 Dec 08:05 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleMissing McCahons, Webb's auction refunds and what happened to James Wallace’s art?ICYMI: Five exclusive 2024 Herald Premium Lifestyle arts interviews and investigations.07 Dec 08:00 PM
