Congestion on State Highway 48 this winter has left motorists and shuttle services stuck in lengthy queues on the way to Whakapapa Ski Area. Photo / Ruapehu Scenic Shuttles Thousands of eager slope ...

The constant tremor beneath the volcano having increased from a weak to moderate level ...

Thousands of eager slope enthusiasts are clogging the road to Mt Ruapehu’s Whakapapa ski field, with one transport operator saying recent congestion is amo ...

Hikers warned to avoid the crater lake at Mt. Ruapehu due to "volcanic unrest" Tongariro National Park, where the volcano is located, is safe to visit Hikers in New Zealand are being urged stay away ...

As a former competitive snowboarder and instructor, and later a researcher of snow sports, I’ve been lucky to enjoy ski resorts around the world. But nothing compares to Mount Ruapehu on a good day.

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