Native wildlife to benefit from Ruapehu 1080 operation
Aerial 1080 operation around Mount Ruapehu in late July will have conservation benefits.
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Errol Vincent was a force behind Ōhakune's Old Coach Road
Ōhakune man Errol Vincent had many roles, including publicising the Old Coach Road
Conservation Comment: Get them young and make it fun
A highly successful trip on which the children took to the outdoors with enthusiasm.
Local Focus: 1080 debate rages on
1080 protesters invade the "Whanganui Chronicle" office. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Snow Shuttle pilot a success for Ruapehu
Ruapehu transport scheme enters its second year at Tongariro National Park.
Thunderstorms and downpours cover North Island
Risk of downpours for many as front sweeps across North Island
Tree-mendous efforts pole-axe pernicious pines
Wilding pines removed by hand over decades of hard work. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Imagine this covered in pines
Wilding pines removed by hand over decades of hard work. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Construction begins on Park and Ride in National Park
Completion is targeted for the snow season and new Whakapapa gondola opening in mid-June.
Whanganui news: Car takes out pole; pool opens for summer
News in brief: Car crash takes out pole; pool opens for summer; trampers get credit
Tongariro Crossing has highest rate of rescue incidents
Hazardous crossing continues to attract massive tide of tourists - and troubles.
Work commences on new gondola at Mt Ruapehu
It is hoped to be completed in June next year and expected to bring in $50m per annum.
Tongariro death sparks plea from police, DoC
Police and DoC ask Kiwis to look out for and support tourists in NZ.
Overall improvement in many facets of freshwater
Mixed results in 10-year trend for region waterways.
Chinese tourist saved from Mt Ruapehu with help of bilingual cop
With no food, very little water and freezing temperatures, time was of the essence.
Tongariro Alpine Crossing closed after hiker's death
A rāhui has been placed on the Tongariro Crossing, meaning it is closed until Saturday.
Man missing in Tongariro National Park
A person was reported missing at the national park yesterday at 5.30pm.
Types of buses and safety to come under more scrutiny
Types of buses will be key to public service transport planned for Ruapehu
Turoa bus crash: 'All I could hear was a guy running at me screaming'
They'd only known each less than 24 hours but the new group of friends didn't muck around.
Bus taken to Whanganui to be examined
Bus company says driver "really shaken up" from traumatic crash
Mt Ruapehu bus crash: Driver discharged from hospital
It is still unclear what the cause of the crash was.
Bus crash survivor's chilling account: 'We are going to die'
The passenger and their brother were both hurt in the crash that occurred on Saturday.
Deadly bus crash has left Ruapehu in shock
'If you have a helmet, put it on' - passenger describes moment before impact
'People had blood coming from their heads': One dead, 18 hurt in Ohakune ski bus crash
Police rushed to the scene just after 2.30pm on Saturday.
Wind downs power lines in Ruapehu District
The wider Whanganui region had some strong winds and spells of heavy rain on Sunday night.
Tremors, rising lake temps signal 'unrest' at Mt Ruapehu
Scientists believe the lake activity is part cycle that's long been observed at Mt Ruapehu
Injured tramper seeks good Samaritan rescuers
Australian tramper Ilse Arndt was carried to safety by a group of five strangers.
Seven homes red-stickered after tornado
Eleven houses are uninhabitable as homeowners bunk with family and friends.
Scenery and history on Raetihi Gutbuster
April 1 event includes options for cyclists and runners
Desert Road closure springs new opportunities
Plenty on offer for tourists affected by Desert Road closure on Wednesday
Multiple rescues in a week on alpine crossing
Police ask that people are prepared to do alpine walks after multiple Tongariro rescues.