Rāhui enacted after death at Tongariro National Park
The local hapū, Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro, has placed a rāhui on the Taranaki Falls and Tama Lakes…
State Highway 47 closed as crews fight multiple Tongariro fires, plan for several days of operations
“We are hitting the fire hard and making the most of the daylight to try and get it…
Hopes a vast fire at Tongariro won’t turn the tourists away
“I’m grieving today. I’m feeling quite impacted by it to be honest,” says ecologist Nick Singers. He’s the…
Tongariro National Park fire: Firefighters recall ‘Armageddon’ blaze
Four National Park volunteer firefighters responded quickly but the blaze was already bigger than a football pitch and…
Sunset photos: Tongariro fire turns Hawke’s Bay skies red
MetService meteorologist Alwyn Bakker said this was because the particles from fire were scattering light. “The reason why…
1,800-hectare wildfire burns in New Zealand’s Tongariro park
A significant wildfire has expanded across approximately 1,800 hectares of Tongariro National Park, one of New Zealand’s most…
Tongariro National Park fire: Hiker describes apocalyptic scene amid helicopter evacuation
She thought it would be put out soon as fire crews were already there, but 4km into the…
Tongariro National Park wildfire: Out-of-control blaze spreads to cover 1000 hectares
He said six fire trucks and five tankers are on the fireground, supported by six helicopters and two…
Tongariro National Park fire: 300 hectares burning, trampers being airlifted out
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing and Northern Circuit are currently impacted and will remain closed tomorrow. A bush fire…
Government’s earthquake rule changes could cut Chateau Tongariro costs by 20%
Kirton said the Government’s proposals were practical, realistic and potentially a huge win for both the Chateau and…