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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.
COVID 19 puts NZ walks in a time warp. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Wild weather across the country has downed power lines, caused slips and flooding.
Police release first photo of Ricky Wang, missing since 2017, and search city apartment.
Police say they were called to the collision on SH4 near Ruapehu about 3.10pm.
"The seismic recordings indicate a source beneath the summit area."
Emergency services were called to the scene just after 12pm.
Scientists making pyroclastic currents - like that at White Island - to better model risk.
Monday's tragedy has prompted wider questions around how NZ's volcanic risks are managed.
Rāhui would remain in place until 6am Thursday morning.
It was an 'absolute scene of bedlam' at Turoa skifield on Saturday.
Another snowfall overnight means crew are busy with de-icing the lifts and buildings.
The last time Ruapehu erupted was on September 25, 2007.
The two-truck crash meant both routes through the central North Island were blocked.
A combination of quakes and strong wind triggered skifield alarms on Mt Ruapehu today.
When Terry Blumhardt was asked to find teens stranded on an icy face, he was on his own.
Aerial 1080 operation around Mount Ruapehu in late July will have conservation benefits.
Skiing and boarding at Mt Ruapehu just got a whole lot more luxurious.
Dark, windy conditions made last night's chopper rescue a delicate mission.
1080 protesters invade the "Whanganui Chronicle" office. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Hiker who spent five hours in freezing conditions couldn't have survived without phone.
The man was found frozen on Mt Ngauruhoe which had a wind chill factor of -10C.
The man was one of 14 Aucklanders who'd set out on the crossing this morning.
A study has shown 1080 aerial drops have had a positive affect on kiwi.
Ruapehu transport scheme enters its second year at Tongariro National Park.
Risk of downpours for many as front sweeps across North Island
Wilding pines removed by hand over decades of hard work. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Wilding pines removed by hand over decades of hard work. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Completion is targeted for the snow season and new Whakapapa gondola opening in mid-June.
Hazardous crossing continues to attract massive tide of tourists - and troubles.
It is hoped to be completed in June next year and expected to bring in $50m per annum.