WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A volcano quiet for more than a century erupted in a New Zealand national park, spreading thick ash for several kilometers (miles) and causing some residents to evacuate ...

A devastating wildfire scorched 3000ha of Tongariro National Park, but as recovery gets underway, conservation leaders say the blackened landscape could offer a rare chance for large-scale native ...

Mayor has just returned from flight over fire ground. Video / Supplied / Chris Hooker Firefighting has been suspended overnight on the Tongariro fire, with crews on duty to monitor the blaze. The ...

The fire is only 20% under control with helicopters and light planes taking to the skies this morning to try and bring the ...

Mt. Tongariro is the new Album of Christoph Irniger's new group "Pilgrim" (feat. Vera Kappeler, p / Christian Weber, b / Michi Stulz, dr). It includes 6 tracks telling the story of a journey to Mount ...

A wildfire has engulfed up to 1,800 hectares (4,448 acres) of New Zealand’s Tongariro National Park since Saturday. No casualties or structural damage have been reported. Evacuations are ongoing for ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A New Zealand volcano erupted with a brief blast of dark ash Wednesday, canceling flights but causing no significant damage. Schoolchildren and dozens of other hikers ...

A wildfire that swept across thousands of hectares of New Zealand’s Tongariro National Park appears to be coming under control, officials said. Residents are being allowed back into the area following ...

New Zealand is home to some of the most stunning landscapes in the world, which are a must-visit for any nature lover ...