Restrictions considered at national parks during peak times
High numbers are again expected over this holiday period.
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British woman who plunged to her death on Mt Ruapehū named
Emma Langley was enjoying a trip out with friends when events took a tragic turn.
Woman killed after slipping, falling during Mt Ruapehū ascent
The woman was in a group of nine people traversing the Cathedral Rocks on the east side.
Mt Ruapehu latest to be struck by cyber attacks; fights back
Mt Ruapehu Alpine Lifts says the attack only hampered its operations for a few minutes.
Insufficient planning: Tongariro Crossing death findings released
Sateesh Halehally-Chikkanna died in Tongariro National Park in 2018.
Missing tramper airlifted to safety at Tongariro Crossing
The rescue helicopter hurried out in response to an emergency beacon being set off.
Ruapehū iwi follows Taranaki's lead, calls for regional lockdown
Ngāti Rangi chairman Whetu Moataane says he doesn't know why regions aren't shut already.
GO NZ: A two-wheeled history lesson on the Mountains to Sea trail
A cycle journey through Ruapehu and Whanganui gives a glimpse of our country's past.
Conservation Comment: Getting to know nature's needs
Conservation issues include the protection of trees, animals and wetlands.
Eruption survivor's first time feeling relaxed in seven months
Kelsey Waghorn describes finding herself beneath three active volcanoes on a weekend away.
Mt Ruapehu fall: 'I saw sky and gravel and rock flash before my eyes'
His first thought after a tumble down a mountain: "I am going to need a helicopter."
The 'glorified spud gun' keeping skiers safe on Mt Ruapehu
Compressed nitrogen gas fires a projectile designed to explode on impact with the snow.
Local Focus: Better late than never - Ruapehu snowmaking under way
An extra-busy season is expected for local businesses. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Iconic hotel a hit with Kiwis
Deals at the Chateau Tongariro attracting holidaymakers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Opinion: Time to pursue new strategies for Central Otago
Reliance on international tourism has caused some areas to be hit hard in the lockdown.
Ill-prepared tourist froze to death on Alpine Crossing
Civil engineer lost his life after being separated from the others on alpine crossing.
Tararua school seniors conquer Tongariro
Ruahine School Year 8 students, traversed the Tongariro Crossing in early March.
Desert Rd homicide: Duo appear in court, detectives expect to make more arrests
Although the remains are yet to be formally identified, police believe it is Ricky Wang.
North Island skifields to open for July school holidays
Good news for snow lovers - the North Island ski areas plan to open this year.
Local Focus: Crowds gone from Tongariro Crossing so now's the time
COVID 19 puts NZ walks in a time warp. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Tongariro crossing now an opportunity for Kiwis
COVID 19 puts NZ walks in a time warp. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hunkering down in lockdown: Slips, flooding as wild storm hits NZ
Wild weather across the country has downed power lines, caused slips and flooding.
Desert Rd body: Police search second Auckland property in homicide inquiry
Police release first photo of Ricky Wang, missing since 2017, and search city apartment.
Seven hurt as car and bus collide in central North Island
Police say they were called to the collision on SH4 near Ruapehu about 3.10pm.
Series of small earthquakes recorded underneath Mt Ruapehu
"The seismic recordings indicate a source beneath the summit area."
Person dies on Tongariro Alpine Crossing, rāhui being put in place
Emergency services were called to the scene just after 12pm.
White Island eruption: What makes pyroclastic surges so deadly?
Scientists making pyroclastic currents - like that at White Island - to better model risk.
White Island eruption: Was tragedy a management failure?
Monday's tragedy has prompted wider questions around how NZ's volcanic risks are managed.
Chinese tourist dies in Tongariro National Park
Rāhui would remain in place until 6am Thursday morning.
Helmet shows what happens when you ski off a cliff
The helmet showed the severity of the accident that left a man in critical condition.
Man critical after skiing off cliff at Turoa ski field
A 40-year-old skiier is critical after heading out of bounds on Turoa Ski Field.
'Absolute bedlam': Falling ice slab at Ruapehu skifield cafe sends three to hospital
It was an 'absolute scene of bedlam' at Turoa skifield on Saturday.
Snow crew tackle Ruapehu's ice palace
Another snowfall overnight means crew are busy with de-icing the lifts and buildings.