Tongariro National Park
Local volunteers support firefighters battling Tongariro blaze
Drones with thermal imaging equipment have been checking the flanks of the big burn at Tongariro National Park for hotspots, and Department of Conservation fire crews remain on duty today. At the… Audio
At least a week until Tongariro National Park reopens
It's likely to be at least a week until some of the key tracks in Tongariro National Park reopen after a wildfire tore through thousands of hectares of land. Prolonged periods of precious rain have… Audio
An economy based on tourism burns
Ruapehu District's mayor says the huge fire still burning in the region could have the same effect on the local economy as the 1996 eruption. Audio
Tongariro National Park's beauty through the eyes of an artist
Artist Desmond Bovey talks to Kathryn about his love of the Central Plateau, expressed in his book Tongariro National Park - an artists field guide. Audio
Could ignoring rahui in a National Park threaten its status?
There's a warning the World Heritage status of Tongariro National Park could be threatened by people flouting rahui in the area. The Park has been under a rahui, or temporary restriction, twice… Audio
Mob members criticise police search efforts
Mongrel Mob men carrying out their own search for two of their "brothers" lost in Kaimanawa Forest for nearly a week say their information is being ignored by police.
Police divers join search for missing men
Police divers are joining the search today for two men missing in Tongariro National Park since Saturday. RNZ reporter Robin Martin is at the search scene in Turangi. Audio
Army joins search for missing men
The Army has joined the search for two men lost in rugged bush in Tongariro National Park.
'Grave concerns' as missing men's clothing found in bush
Police say the discovery in the search for the two men, who had fled from them on the Desert Road, is consistent with hypothermia. Audio
Search for two men who fled police to continue
The search for two men who fled police in a stolen car and are believed to be lost in the Tongariro National Park ended today without success.
National parks 'not places for motor-powered recreation'
Electric bikes have no place in the Tongariro National Park, despite a government proposal to allow them, says an outdoor advocate. Audio
Electric bikes could be allowed in Tongariro National Park
The Department of Conservation is undertaking a partial review of the Tongariro National Park Management Plan. It's proposing the construction of three new shared-use walking and cycling tracks, and… Audio
Alternative to Tongariro Crossing mooted
The Department of Conservation is looking at ways to ease chronic overcrowding on the Tongariro Crossing, including a "sister crossing" in Taranaki.
Flood damage to Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Heavy rain in Tongariro National Park has damaged the Alpine Crossing, leaving bridges on the track covered with rocks and logs.
