Native plants in the Tongariro National Park are being hit hard by the spread of invasive heather with a 40% to 50% drop in native species in some areas, a new study published in Oecologia has found.

Chateau Tongariro will continue to deteriorate despite taxpayers forking out almost $2 million a year on the historic site, officials have warned the minister responsible. Documents obtained by ...

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In 1993 Tongariro became the first property to be inscribed on the World Heritage List under the revised criteria describing cultural landscapes. The mountains at the heart of the park have cultural ...

A man is missing after his car was found in a ditch near Tongariro National Park. Police are urging Hikumutu area residents to look out for Geoffry Kelly, who was last seen on Thursday night.

Luigi Mangione appears in court. Video / NZ Herald A man has been reported missing after his car was found in a ditch near Tongariro National Park. Police are urging anyone in the Hikumutu area ...

The drama and grandeur of Ruapehu is power-packed as a year-round wonderland for outdoorsy adventure. Crowned by the triple ...