The Monday Q&A with Des Bovey
After an adventurous life in France and Africa, Des Bovey is back in Whanganui.
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Latest fromTongariro National Park
Strong winds and rain batter region
Roads across the wider Whanganui region are closed due to flooding and slips.
Heavy rain watch: 'Fair amount of weather' on the way
Rain - sometimes heavy - is expected to fall right through this weekend.
Where to go for water adventures around the region
This region has got you covered, no matter what you're into
Warm and slightly breezy Labour Weekend ahead
'Whanganui will stay in double figures all weekend and there will be light breezes'
Green light for Ruapehu social housing project
The project received $2.1 million in government funding.
Road snowfall warning for SH1 Desert Rd
Snow showers are expected to affect the road on Wednesday.
Walking the Tongariro Crossing for a good cause
"The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a completely different experience during the winter."
Summer Programme faces recess unless volunteer found
The programme has been part of Whanganui's summer for 30 years
Visitors urged to 'respect the maunga'
People are asked to be aware of Tongariro National Park's cultural and natural values.
Bikini-clad skiers take to slopes on Mt Ruapehu
Bikini-clad ski race raises $500 for New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation.
Woman killed after slipping, falling during Mt Ruapehū ascent
The woman was in a group of nine people traversing the Cathedral Rocks on the east side.
Mt Ruapehu latest to be struck by cyber attacks; fights back
Mt Ruapehu Alpine Lifts says the attack only hampered its operations for a few minutes.
Insufficient planning: Tongariro Crossing death findings released
Sateesh Halehally-Chikkanna died in Tongariro National Park in 2018.
Ruapehū iwi follows Taranaki's lead, calls for regional lockdown
Ngāti Rangi chairman Whetu Moataane says he doesn't know why regions aren't shut already.
Auckland man with Covid was on Mt Ruapehu skifield
Risk to others is considered low.
Mt Ruapehu fall: 'I saw sky and gravel and rock flash before my eyes'
His first thought after a tumble down a mountain: "I am going to need a helicopter."
Local Focus: Better late than never - Ruapehu snowmaking under way
An extra-busy season is expected for local businesses. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Visit Ruapehu keen to get tourists flocking back to region
Visit Ruapehu encouraging New Zealanders to experience the region.
Local Focus: Iconic hotel a hit with Kiwis
Deals at the Chateau Tongariro attracting holidaymakers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Ill-prepared tourist froze to death on Alpine Crossing
Civil engineer lost his life after being separated from the others on alpine crossing.
Desert Rd homicide: Duo appear in court, detectives expect to make more arrests
Although the remains are yet to be formally identified, police believe it is Ricky Wang.
North Island skifields to open for July school holidays
Good news for snow lovers - the North Island ski areas plan to open this year.
Local Focus: Crowds gone from Tongariro Crossing so now's the time
COVID 19 puts NZ walks in a time warp. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Tongariro crossing now an opportunity for Kiwis
COVID 19 puts NZ walks in a time warp. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Desert Rd body: Police search second Auckland property in homicide inquiry
Police release first photo of Ricky Wang, missing since 2017, and search city apartment.
Heavy rain warning for Whanganui region and Taumarunui
The rain is expected to set in on Friday evening and last till Saturday morning.
McDouall: People are 'bloody heroes' for staying home
"We all need to maintain our vigilance," Ruapehu mayor Don Cameron says.
Mayor says council 'doing all they can' to fight Covid-19
Ruapehu District Council urging residents to remain calm and avoid panic buying.
Seven hurt as car and bus collide in central North Island
Police say they were called to the collision on SH4 near Ruapehu about 3.10pm.
Park visitors respect rāhui on alpine crossing
Users of Tongariro National Park told of rāhui by hut wardens, tour operators.
Ruapehu and White Island tops for volcanic danger
It could blow at any time, but DOC aims to minimise the risk.
A master carver; 6 students and $50k: National Park's newest welcome project
The pou will be carved by young people under the guidance of a master carver.
Iwi-led eco sanctuary project gets support from Whanganui's Forest & Bird
The hearty donation will support... them with the next step of developing a business case.