
Heavy rain watch: 'Fair amount of weather' on the way
Rain - sometimes heavy - is expected to fall right through this weekend.
Rain - sometimes heavy - is expected to fall right through this weekend.
This region has got you covered, no matter what you're into
'Whanganui will stay in double figures all weekend and there will be light breezes'
The project received $2.1 million in government funding.
Snow showers are expected to affect the road on Wednesday.
"The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a completely different experience during the winter."
The programme has been part of Whanganui's summer for 30 years
People are asked to be aware of Tongariro National Park's cultural and natural values.
Bikini-clad ski race raises $500 for New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation.
Sateesh Halehally-Chikkanna died in Tongariro National Park in 2018.
Ngāti Rangi chairman Whetu Moataane says he doesn't know why regions aren't shut already.
Risk to others is considered low.
His first thought after a tumble down a mountain: "I am going to need a helicopter."
An extra-busy season is expected for local businesses. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Visit Ruapehu encouraging New Zealanders to experience the region.
Deals at the Chateau Tongariro attracting holidaymakers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Civil engineer lost his life after being separated from the others on alpine crossing.
Although the remains are yet to be formally identified, police believe it is Ricky Wang.
COVID 19 puts NZ walks in a time warp. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Police release first photo of Ricky Wang, missing since 2017, and search city apartment.
The rain is expected to set in on Friday evening and last till Saturday morning.
"We all need to maintain our vigilance," Ruapehu mayor Don Cameron says.
Ruapehu District Council urging residents to remain calm and avoid panic buying.
Police say they were called to the collision on SH4 near Ruapehu about 3.10pm.
Users of Tongariro National Park told of rāhui by hut wardens, tour operators.
It could blow at any time, but DOC aims to minimise the risk.
The pou will be carved by young people under the guidance of a master carver.
The hearty donation will support... them with the next step of developing a business case.
The Provincial Growth Fund has allocated more than $9 million to the sealing project.
He's spent years championing freshwater biosecurity, pest control and conservation.