Visitors urged to 'respect the maunga'
People are asked to be aware of Tongariro National Park's cultural and natural values.
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Bikini-clad skiers take to slopes on Mt Ruapehu
Bikini-clad ski race raises $500 for New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation.
Woman killed after slipping, falling during Mt Ruapehū ascent
The woman was in a group of nine people traversing the Cathedral Rocks on the east side.
Mt Ruapehu latest to be struck by cyber attacks; fights back
Mt Ruapehu Alpine Lifts says the attack only hampered its operations for a few minutes.
Insufficient planning: Tongariro Crossing death findings released
Sateesh Halehally-Chikkanna died in Tongariro National Park in 2018.
Ruapehū iwi follows Taranaki's lead, calls for regional lockdown
Ngāti Rangi chairman Whetu Moataane says he doesn't know why regions aren't shut already.
Auckland man with Covid was on Mt Ruapehu skifield
Risk to others is considered low.
Mt Ruapehu fall: 'I saw sky and gravel and rock flash before my eyes'
His first thought after a tumble down a mountain: "I am going to need a helicopter."
Local Focus: Better late than never - Ruapehu snowmaking under way
An extra-busy season is expected for local businesses. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Visit Ruapehu keen to get tourists flocking back to region
Visit Ruapehu encouraging New Zealanders to experience the region.
Local Focus: Iconic hotel a hit with Kiwis
Deals at the Chateau Tongariro attracting holidaymakers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Ill-prepared tourist froze to death on Alpine Crossing
Civil engineer lost his life after being separated from the others on alpine crossing.
Desert Rd homicide: Duo appear in court, detectives expect to make more arrests
Although the remains are yet to be formally identified, police believe it is Ricky Wang.
North Island skifields to open for July school holidays
Good news for snow lovers - the North Island ski areas plan to open this year.
Local Focus: Crowds gone from Tongariro Crossing so now's the time
COVID 19 puts NZ walks in a time warp. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Tongariro crossing now an opportunity for Kiwis
COVID 19 puts NZ walks in a time warp. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Desert Rd body: Police search second Auckland property in homicide inquiry
Police release first photo of Ricky Wang, missing since 2017, and search city apartment.
Heavy rain warning for Whanganui region and Taumarunui
The rain is expected to set in on Friday evening and last till Saturday morning.
McDouall: People are 'bloody heroes' for staying home
"We all need to maintain our vigilance," Ruapehu mayor Don Cameron says.
Mayor says council 'doing all they can' to fight Covid-19
Ruapehu District Council urging residents to remain calm and avoid panic buying.
Seven hurt as car and bus collide in central North Island
Police say they were called to the collision on SH4 near Ruapehu about 3.10pm.
Park visitors respect rāhui on alpine crossing
Users of Tongariro National Park told of rāhui by hut wardens, tour operators.
Ruapehu and White Island tops for volcanic danger
It could blow at any time, but DOC aims to minimise the risk.
A master carver; 6 students and $50k: National Park's newest welcome project
The pou will be carved by young people under the guidance of a master carver.
Iwi-led eco sanctuary project gets support from Whanganui's Forest & Bird
The hearty donation will support... them with the next step of developing a business case.
Forgotten World Highway funding will boost tourism
The Provincial Growth Fund has allocated more than $9 million to the sealing project.
Didymo Dave scoops national biosecurity award
He's spent years championing freshwater biosecurity, pest control and conservation.
Outdoor safety warning after recent wild weather
Planning is essential for outdoor safety this Labour Weekend.
Chinese tourist dies in Tongariro National Park
Rāhui would remain in place until 6am Thursday morning.
Snow crew tackle Ruapehu's ice palace
Another snowfall overnight means crew are busy with de-icing the lifts and buildings.
Spaceman plans on discovering planets with Nasa
Sam Donald is part of a programme that is expected to uncover more than 20,000 planets.
Snow, truck crash delay North Island travel
The two-truck crash meant both routes through the central North Island were blocked.
'I hope they are proud': Signing momentous occasion for Ngāti Rangi
Lots more work to be done by Ngāti Rangi and its partners, Che Wilson says.
Ōhakune residents still boiling drinking water
More rain expected, standard of Ōhakune water still fluctuating.