If you've ever driven up the west side of Mount Ruapehu, you will have passed the Ratana temple in Raetihi. Its iconic red roof and twin bell towers carry huge historic significance about the spread ...

In August 1990, Sonny Tavake, NZBM, was one of 13 soldiers who set out on an alpine training course on Mt Ruapehu ... was awarded the New Zealand Bravery Medal for his actions that day.

Former NZ Army soldier Sonny Tavake will compete at ... who was one of 13 soldiers who set out on an alpine training course on Mt Ruapehu in 1990, and got caught in a blizzard.

Snow is falling and the school holidays are about to kick-start Mt Ruapehu's ski season into life. In a tale of two towns, the best of times are ahead for Ohakune, where the granting of a 10-year ...

Mayor Weston Kirton said the first stage of the hiking and cycling trail Te Ara Mangawhero, on Mt Ruapehu ... Mountains to Sea journey as one of New Zealand's premier great rides," Kirton said.