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Walking adventures: Tongariro National Park's Springs of Tama
The trip to the upper Ngā Puna a Tama or Springs of Tama is steep, but worth it.
Tennis club marks its 100th birthday in style
The clubhouse has had a $270k upgrade and celebrates 100 years this weekend.
Lodge owner praised for spotting guests’ invasive clam collection
An Ōwhango business owner found a collection of freshwater gold clams left by guests.
Rotokura Reserve walk had 'precious' experience in store for local walkers
The reserve is in the Tongariro National Park.
‘Beautiful person’: Woman who died climbing Mt Ruapehu was young Auckland uni scientist
Wednesday Davis graduated in 2022 with a Masters in Marine Science and worked at the uni.
Woman dies after Mt Ruapehu climbing accident
A group were climbing on the eastern side when the tragedy struck today.
'Instagram-worthy vistas': Tongariro Crossing one of world’s busiest hikes
A new ranking shows the popular walk is up with the world's big guns.
Boy with chronic lung issues scales Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Priests were called to Aiden's bedside. Now he wants to give back to those who helped him.
'Magical' book wins festival award
Desmond Bovey's book has been deemed 'of immense value'.
Four people treated by emergency services after car crash in Ruapehu district
'We sent two ambulances and we treated a total of four patients.'
Minister to decide on village name change proposal
Te Korowai o Wainuiārua wants National Park Village to be named Waimarino.
Souffle wins inaugural carrot cook-off competition
The first-ever carrot cook-off in NZ saw a carrot souffle crowned number one.
Goat control: Helicopters search Tongariro National Park for feral pests
DoC eradicated the local wild goat population last year and hopes to keep it that way.
Kaimanawa muster: Wild west comes to Waiouru
The wild horse muster didn't go ahead last year because of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Alpine crossing lakes finally clear of noxious weed
The Emerald Lakes are one of the most photographed parts of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
Tongariro tramper died from medical event, not a fall police say
A rāhui was placed on the mountain as a result of the death of the tramper.
Tongariro Alpine Crossing closed after tramper dies
A person has died while traversing the Tongariro Crossing.
Ruapehu infrastructure downward spiral could leave tourists out in cold
Mt Ruapehu’s two skifields are still surrounded by uncertainty as the ski season nears.
Tūrangi Garden Club donates $3000 to Tongariro wetlands project
After a garden ramble fundraiser, a Tūrangi group has made a conservation donation.
Hunters brace for busy weekend as roar season amps up
Several organisations have asked for vigilance in the outdoors this long weekend.
Balloons over Waikato who? 19 kiwi take to Hamilton skies
Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari kickstarted its biggest kiwi translocation this week.
New Zealand's most 'Instagrammable' locations revealed
A newly released ranking, based on Instagram data, shows the country's most popular spots.
Experts warn trampers to be prepared on Tongariro Alpine Crossing
'It’s things like walking the track in jandals.'
Desert Road to close at night for five weeks
NZTA advises the detour will add about 30 minutes to travel times.
Couple rescued from Mt Ruapehu in dead of night as 'intense' weather sets in
The couple hoped to get off the mountain before bad weather set in, but became lost.
Tourists in hot water after biking Tongariro Crossing
Biking is one of the activities banned at the dual world heritage site.
There's more to the Ruapehu District than you think
Come hither, come hither: Here we shall see dinosaurs and rockets to the moon.