New ZealandMt Ruapehu alert lifted after 20C riseMt Ruapehu's risk of eruption is increasing with its volcanic alert now at Level 2, as DoC also issues warning to climbers and trampers.10 May 07:47 PM
New ZealandTongariro crossing damaged by heavy rainWalkers planning to trek the Tongariro National Park are urged to take caution after a popular crossing was badly damaged due to heavy rain.19 Jan 04:49 AM
TravelChateau Tongariro: A grand affairDespite its slightly faded glamour, the Chateau still lives up to Tim Roxborogh's childhood expectations.02 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandTongariro proves fiery tooMt Tongariro - long considered a peaceful neighbour to the rowdy Ruapehu - is much more fiery than we ever realised, says a scientist sharing new findings today.13 Aug 10:08 PM
TravelWhat's new on Ruapehu?Jane Jeffries looks forward to ski season at the North Island's great mountain.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMissing tramper foundA 61-year-old tramper is missing near Tongariro National Park after he failed to return from a short walk earlier today.24 May 10:46 AM
TravelTongariro Crossing: Are we there yet?A hike up and down a volcano gets Duncan Garner thinking he should really do more of this kind of exercise.19 May 09:00 PM
TravelTongariro: Plot an alpine escapeAndrew Alderson falls hard for the romance of Chateau Tongariro's historic and literary atmosphere.23 Apr 01:00 AM
TravelTongariro: Training for new mumsAndrew Alderson and Junior treat their queen to a Mother's Day break on the Northern Explorer to National Park.16 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandTourist dies in Tongariro National ParkA tourist from Germany died while hiking in Tongariro National Park yesterday.20 Dec 06:08 PM
New ZealandStranded woman says no more trampingA 19-year-old woman who spent a "helpless and hopeless" night stranded on Mt Ngauruhoe wearing a hoodie and yoga pants, says she will never go tramping again.09 Nov 09:21 PM
New ZealandRescuers amazed by hiker's resilienceA team of search and rescue specialists and police were "preparing for the worst" while searching for a woman who spent a night 1500m up Mt Ngauruhoe.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNight up wrong mountain in yoga pantsA woman survived a freezing night 1500m up Mt Ngauruhoe after she became separated from her group and climbed the wrong mountain.09 Nov 12:35 AM
TravelTongariro National Park: Easy hike among giantsTongariro National Park turns on a bright blue day for a ramble to its even bluer lakes, writes Josie Dale.12 Oct 11:00 PM
TravelCentral North Island: Snow in July - you can relyPaul Charman on the joys of a weekend driving around the Central Plateau.05 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandCritically hurt digger driver working for KiwirailA digger driver who was critically injured after being hit by a train this morning was carrying out work for KiwiRail.17 Jun 06:50 AM
TravelMt Ruapehu: Adventures in the snowRachel Grunwell offers tips on how to survive taking the kids on a ski holiday.10 May 09:00 PM
TravelTongariro will always be open: IwiNew Zealanders will still have free access to Tongariro National Park and its surrounds despite a report confirming his people's belief its peaks were never gifted to the Crown, says paramount chief.12 Nov 11:06 PM
New ZealandDiesel spill clean-up beginsWork to flush a stream contaminated by a large diesel spill at Tongariro National Park has begun.05 Oct 04:50 AM
New ZealandSmall earthquakes could spark volcanic activityMount Tongariro has been rattled by numerous small earthquakes in the past few weeks, which could spark an increase in volcanic activity, GNS Science says.06 Aug 08:52 AM
TravelTongariro Crossing: Alpine adventureDonna McIntyre feels her fear of heights and does the Tongariro Crossing anyway.08 Jun 03:00 AM
TravelOn track to a Kiwi classicThree volcanoes, a castle and a train make for magical holiday ingredients, writes Elisabeth Easther.01 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandTeen airlifted off Tongariro CrossingA 14-year-old boy has been airlifted off the Tongariro Crossing this afternoon.11 Dec 05:23 AM
New ZealandExperts: Tongariro could erupt againThe immediate threat of eruption at Mt Tongariro has passed but there remains a chance of another sudden eruption within the next two weeks, GNS Science says.22 Nov 12:33 AM
New ZealandSchool trampers get explosive lessonTamatea Intermediate School's volcano studies took on unexpected realism as Tongariro erupted in front of a fifth of the Hawkes Bay school's pupils on a trek during their end-of-year camp yesterday.21 Nov 09:40 PM
New ZealandVolcano safety warningPolice say they would "discourage" sightseers from travelling to Mt Tongariro following an eruption at the Te Maari crater today.21 Nov 03:36 AM
