22nd July 2026 DOC / TongariroThe Department of Conservation has completed a construction milestone on the replacement Tongariro River suspension bridge.
14th April 2026 DOC / TongariroThe Department of Conservation says construction of a new suspension bridge across the Tongariro River will start on 20 April.
17th March 2026 FENZ / TongariroA wildfire that burned more than 3,000 hectares of Tongariro National Park in November was accidentally sparked by a vehicle tyre rim striking the road surface.
25th February 2026 IVL / TongariroRuapehu Mayor Weston Kirton says the provision of $3.5m to help restore around 3,000 hectares of Tongariro National Park land damaged by fire will make a lasting difference.
23rd February 2026 IVL / TongariroThe money will be distributed over five years to fund weed control, pest management and biodiversity monitoring.
10th December 2025 Tongariro / Visit RuapehuBookings across Ruapehu remain solid for the summer despite two large wildfires at Tongariro National Park, says Visit Ruapehu.
9th December 2025 Tongariro / Tongariro CrossingThe second large wildfire in a month at Tongariro National Park closes some visitor experiences in the area.
2nd December 2025 DOC / TongariroThe Department of Conservation says overcrowding will be a thing of the past now all Tongariro National Park huts are on its booking system.
