The men's discarded clothing suggests they are hypothermic, police say.

The stark beauty of the Central Plateau and Mt Ruapehu helped inspire marriage proposal.

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 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.

A man and woman who lost their way spent a chilly night on Mt Ruapehu before being rescued this morning "cold and hungry".

Walkers put on a rope for safety

It's one of the most stunning walks in the world, so you can't expect to park right outside the very beginning of the track on a busy weekend.

It's one of the most stunning walks in the world, so you can't expect to park right outside the very beginning of the track on a busy weekend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

One of New Zealand's most popular pristine wilderness excursions is looking at turning roads into makeshift parking lots to counter nightmare traffic woes.

A full investigation has been launched into a Tongariro Crossing "debacle" in which two students could have died.

Police call school group errors on treacherous mountain a "debacle", where leader didn't even know students were missing.

High school students among the 80 trapped for two days on Mt Ruapehu are having a great time playing in the snow, says Tukino Ski Field manager.

GeoNet reports rapid rise in temperature in the mountain's crater lake as well as more shakes than usual.

Skiers and snowboarders flocked to sunny Mt Ruapehu in such great numbers today that the access road to Whakapapa ski area had to be closed.

Chris Daniels finds 10 good reasons to do the Tongariro Crossing in winter.

Make sure you wrap up warm for the next few weeks - frigid temperatures are set to make August the coldest month of the year.

Eruptions, lahars, faster and better facilities, a catastrophic diesel spill and a devastating arson - it's been a hectic 30 years

Andrew Gillick tests his driving and cycling skills in Tongariro National Park.

One New Plymouth family were gifted a trampoline after high winds blew it into their property.

Scientists continue to monitor one of New Zealand's volcanic hot spots as underground rumblings reverberate.

Mt Ruapehu's risk of eruption is increasing with its volcanic alert now at Level 2, as DoC also issues warning to climbers and trampers.

Walkers planning to trek the Tongariro National Park are urged to take caution after a popular crossing was badly damaged due to heavy rain.

Despite its slightly faded glamour, the Chateau still lives up to Tim Roxborogh's childhood expectations.