Pouwhenua mark cultural significance for National Park. Made with funding from NZ on Air

Police ask that people are prepared to do alpine walks after multiple Tongariro rescues.

A vicious storm packing snow, hail, gales and rain is set to lash the North Island.

A Ruapehu season pass now buys skiers the chance to hit the slopes of the Swiss Alps.

Greta Umbers takes on the country's most popular day hike.

Hikers who want to park at the start of the crossing will risk clamping after 4 hours.

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Freezing cold lost man rescued from certain death on mountain.

Mountaineer spends cold night waiting to be rescued from snowy slopes of Mt Ruapehu.

Vincent Taurima's uncle says he will defy police and continue search for 21-year-old.

One of the missing men's uncle said he was still searching after police asked him to stop

The search for two men missing in Tongariro National Park entered day 10 today.

The search for the missing men is in its ninth day today.

Search goes on as weather deteriorates.

But the men are still missing, despite the best efforts of 101 searchers.

The pair who fled into the forest to escape police have been missing for nearly a week.

Widespread snowfalls have raised avalanche warnings to the highest level in seven areas.

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Avalanche risk now life-threatening in some of the country's popular trekking areas.

Trampers spend night in freezing weather, after getting lost on Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

Some say it is a safety risk for reserve users. - Made with funding from NZ On Air

A man was winched off the side of Mt Ngauruhoe after he was "skittled" by a rock.

A 68-year-old man has been charged in relation to the crash that injured 14 tourists.

Tongariro bus crash survivor Tom Hickey asked his rescuers who paid for their help - their answer surprised him.

Trustpower, the main shareholder of King Country Energy has offered King Country Electric Power Trust the option to explore a set of transactions whereby the Trust may be able to own 100% of King Country energy under a restructure of assets. - Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A review to improve the experience and manage growing visitor numbers on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is underway. The Department

Most of those injured in yesterday's Tongariro National Park bus crash have been discharged from hospital, tour boss says.

A rescue helicopter has been sent to rescue a tramper injured on Mt Tongariro.

Almost 100 young people will get free restricted licences in Taumarunui, getting them off the street and into employment. Made with funding from NZ On Air.