Tongariro Crossing
Businesses face hard times in months following Tongariro fire
Tourism-dependent businesses in the central North Island town of Waimarino have faced hard times since November's fire in Tongariro National Park. The blaze, which burned through almost 3000 hectares… Audio
Could ignoring rahui in a National Park threaten its status?
There's a warning the World Heritage status of Tongariro National Park could be threatened by people flouting rahui in the area. The Park has been under a rahui, or temporary restriction, twice… Audio
Club worried about restricted access to Tongariro Crossing
The Department of Conservation is to cut access to the car park at one end of the Tongariro Crossing in a bid to stop congestion on the Great Walk. Audio
Trampers rescued from Tongariro Crossing
Four trampers who spent the night on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing have been rescued.
Taranaki tramp set to ease Tongariro Crossing congestion
The Department of Conservation is looking at ways to ease chronic overcrowding on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Audio
