It is still unclear what the cause of the crash was.

The passenger and their brother were both hurt in the crash that occurred on Saturday.

'If you have a helmet, put it on' - passenger describes moment before impact

Police rushed to the scene just after 2.30pm on Saturday.

The wider Whanganui region had some strong winds and spells of heavy rain on Sunday night.

Scientists believe the lake activity is part cycle that's long been observed at Mt Ruapehu

Australian tramper Ilse Arndt was carried to safety by a group of five strangers.

Eleven houses are uninhabitable as homeowners bunk with family and friends.

April 1 event includes options for cyclists and runners

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.