The Maori, New Zealand's indigenous people ... On the southwestern slope of Ruapehu, ancient woodlands of a different sort survive by a quirk of geography. The great bulk of Ruapehu sheltered ...

The potential new owner of the Whakapapa ski field has expressed interest in operating the famous Chateau Tongariro hotel.

New Zealand's volcanic geological heritage is still ... Island and many other nearby attractions (including Mount Tarawera, Ruapehu, and the Coromandel Peninsula). The waters surrounding Whakaari ...

At the southern end of Tongariro National Park lives the town of Ohakune, with SH49 – or Clyde St – as the main road. It has ...

Tavake went to Mt Ruapehu with the Invictus team to train ... Next month, he will compete with the 19-strong New Zealand Team at the Invictus Games in Whistler, and Vancouver, Canada.

Businesses in the small town of Ohakune are thriving after the closure of Desert Road. SH1 between Tūrangi and Waiouru - including the Desert Road - will remain closed for approximately two months ...

Between June and August, both temperatures and tourism drop off, however this is the time to go if you’re looking for a ski vacation in North Island hot spots like Mount Ruapehu. Before you pick ...