Seasoned United States hiker Matt Swanson climbs Mount Taranaki as a side trip.

A vicious storm packing snow, hail, gales and rain is set to lash the North Island.

Freezing cold lost man rescued from certain death on mountain.

Victim recovery dogs were brought in by police yesterday.

More than 100 people, and police divers, are looking for men in Tongariro National Park

But the men are still missing, despite the best efforts of 101 searchers.

Scores of delegates set for national i-site conference at Chateau Tongariro in September.

Safety big focus for submitters on new tracks and e-bikes in Tongariro National Park.

Tongariro bus crash survivor Tom Hickey asked his rescuers who paid for their help - their answer surprised him.

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 15-year-old snowboarder miraculously avoided injury after falling down an 8m waterfall hole lined with sharp rocks and icicles on

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.

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.

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

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.