On New Zealand's North Island alone, you can hike to the top of a live volcano at Tongariro National Park or take a scenic boat tour over a massive volcanic caldera at Lake Taupō. Still ...

The Maori, New Zealand's indigenous people ... up scree can make a side trip to the top of the volcano. The main route ascends the slopes of Tongariro to the top of Red Crater.

Our prized tracks are frequently listed among the best in the world. They’re also, sorry to report, dusty, boring mountains ...

New Zealand police have confirmed that five people have died and eight are missing after White Island volcano erupted on Monday as tourists visited. Thirty-four people survived, with 31 still ...

Moments before New Zealand's most active volcano erupted on Monday, tourists were seen walking inside its rim. The privately-owned White Island, or Whakaari, is a popular destination for day tours ...

Police in New Zealand have said they do not expect to find any more survivors after the volcanic eruption on White Island. Six people have been confirmed dead, while eight others are feared to ...

NEW ZEALAND military specialists had to wear protective gear to survive the toxic gasses spewing from the small - but deadly - volcanic White Island while recovering the bodies of those who perish ...

[Image: Getty Images]. Around 1.2 million square centimetres of skin is being shipped from the US to New Zealand to treat victims of the volcano eruption which has left dozens with horrific burns.

Several people were injured at White Island in New Zealand when a volcano began erupting there on Monday, the region's mayor said. The eruption began about 2.30 pm local time on the island ...

The Chateau Tongariro has been shuttered and empty for two years, but a potential operator says he's had little help or interest from officials in pursuing a reopening. Photo / Supplied Whakapapa ...