New ZealandJudy Bailey barely misses volcanoFormer TVNZ newsreader Judy Bailey says good timing probably saved her from near disaster.07 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandAuthorities defend volcano responseLocals have criticised the response to last night's Tongariro eruption as too slow but authorities have defended their procedures, saying they quickly established there was no immediate risk and put plans in place.07 Aug 07:43 AM
New ZealandVolcano ash may have toxic tracesRotoaira local David Bennett was concerned by the lack of communication between the authorities and National Park residents when Mt Tongariro erupted about 4km from his home last night.07 Aug 07:33 AM
New ZealandTongariro volcanic alert maintainedThe aviation colour code around Mt Tongariro has been downgraded from red to orange, but the volcanic alert level remains at 2.07 Aug 02:21 AM
New ZealandTongariro: Dormant for 115 years - until nowMt Tongariro is one of three major volcanos in the central North Island, sitting alongside mounts Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe.06 Aug 11:19 PM
New ZealandMt Tongariro's eruptionMt Tongariro erupted for the first time in over a century at 11.50pm on August 6, 2012, raining ash onto many Central North Island roads and homes.06 Aug 09:03 PM
New ZealandMt Tongariro eruption: Where will the ash go?WeatherWatch.co.nz says today's wind map shows building north to north west winds which should keep the ash around less populated parts of NZ.06 Aug 07:01 PM
New ZealandA volcanic reminder to sleepy KiwisNews of Tongariro's eruption sparked a flurry of activity by Kiwis who have been awake into the early morning.06 Aug 05:49 PM
TravelCentral North Island: Alpine luxuryEdward Rooney discovers he could get used to the pleasures that come with being chairman of the board.30 Jul 02:00 AM
TravelFour of the best... volcanoesNew Zealand's landscape is home to many active and dormant volcanoes.28 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelMt Ruapehu: Summit to be proud ofHe may not have reached the peak of Mt Ruapehu but Winston Aldworth had fun trying.23 Mar 04:30 PM
EntertainmentMy happy place: Anna HutchisonActor and avid runner, Anna Hutchison, shares her happy place with us.12 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelTongariro named one of world's top parksLonely Planet has named Tongariro National Park as one of the world's best parks and preserves in a list that includes the Grand Canyon and Iguazu Falls National Park in South America.12 Sep 06:22 AM
TravelTongariro National Park: A mountainous escapeDiana Clement and a friend took two long weekends away from men and children to discover the tracks of Tongariro National Park.22 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandTwo dead after Desert Road crashCold, icy conditions may have been a factor in a crash between a car and a truck between Waiouru and Rangipo this morning, which killed two men.31 Jul 12:17 AM
TravelMt Ruapehu: A snow bunny is bornHelen van Berkel returns to the slopes and finds that skiing is nothing like riding a bike... and that kids are better at it.04 Jul 12:00 AM
