![Insufficient planning: Tongariro Crossing death findings released](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Insufficient planning: Tongariro Crossing death findings released
Sateesh Halehally-Chikkanna died in Tongariro National Park in 2018.
Sateesh Halehally-Chikkanna died in Tongariro National Park in 2018.
Ngāti Rangi chairman Whetu Moataane says he doesn't know why regions aren't shut already.
Risk to others is considered low.
His first thought after a tumble down a mountain: "I am going to need a helicopter."
An extra-busy season is expected for local businesses. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Visit Ruapehu encouraging New Zealanders to experience the region.
Deals at the Chateau Tongariro attracting holidaymakers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Civil engineer lost his life after being separated from the others on alpine crossing.
Although the remains are yet to be formally identified, police believe it is Ricky Wang.
COVID 19 puts NZ walks in a time warp. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Police release first photo of Ricky Wang, missing since 2017, and search city apartment.
The rain is expected to set in on Friday evening and last till Saturday morning.
"We all need to maintain our vigilance," Ruapehu mayor Don Cameron says.
Ruapehu District Council urging residents to remain calm and avoid panic buying.
Police say they were called to the collision on SH4 near Ruapehu about 3.10pm.
Users of Tongariro National Park told of rāhui by hut wardens, tour operators.
It could blow at any time, but DOC aims to minimise the risk.
The hearty donation will support... them with the next step of developing a business case.
He's spent years championing freshwater biosecurity, pest control and conservation.
Planning is essential for outdoor safety this Labour Weekend.
Rāhui would remain in place until 6am Thursday morning.
Another snowfall overnight means crew are busy with de-icing the lifts and buildings.
Sam Donald is part of a programme that is expected to uncover more than 20,000 planets.
The two-truck crash meant both routes through the central North Island were blocked.
Lots more work to be done by Ngāti Rangi and its partners, Che Wilson says.
More rain expected, standard of Ōhakune water still fluctuating.
Aerial 1080 operation around Mount Ruapehu in late July will have conservation benefits.
Ōhakune man Errol Vincent had many roles, including publicising the Old Coach Road
A highly successful trip on which the children took to the outdoors with enthusiasm.