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Interest in Tongariro Alpine Crossing erupts
Interest in the Tongariro Alpine Crossing has gone "through the roof" since Mount Tongariro erupted on Monday night.
Judy Bailey barely misses volcano
Former TVNZ newsreader Judy Bailey says good timing probably saved her from near disaster.
Authorities defend volcano response
Locals have criticised the response to last night's Tongariro eruption as too slow but authorities have defended their procedures, saying they quickly established there was no immediate risk and put plans in place.
Volcano ash may have toxic traces
Rotoaira local David Bennett was concerned by the lack of communication between the authorities and National Park residents when Mt Tongariro erupted about 4km from his home last night.
Locals react to Mt Tongariro eruption
Locals in the Central North Island area share their experiences and stories as Mt Tongariro erupted late last night.
Tongariro volcanic alert maintained
The aviation colour code around Mt Tongariro has been downgraded from red to orange, but the volcanic alert level remains at 2.
Tongariro: Dormant for 115 years - until now
Mt Tongariro is one of three major volcanos in the central North Island, sitting alongside mounts Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe.
Mt Tongariro's eruption
Mt Tongariro erupted for the first time in over a century at 11.50pm on August 6, 2012, raining ash onto many Central North Island roads and homes.
Mt Tongariro eruption: Where will the ash go?
WeatherWatch.co.nz says today's wind map shows building north to north west winds which should keep the ash around less populated parts of NZ.
Pink and White history goes under the hammer
Bidders will get the rare chance to secure a piece of New Zealand history when the largest known collection of samples from the famed Pink and White Terraces goes under the hammer.