Walkers are being warned not to misjudge the difficulty of the Tongariro Crossing as thousands of people are anticipated to take on the day hike over Easter. The 20.2km trek runs through the ...

The Tongariro Alpine Crossing – New Zealand's most popular day hike – has also been the site of many search and rescue operations. Photo / 123rf Walkers are being warned not to misjudge the ...

A rāhui has been placed on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing in the central North Island after a person died Saturday on the mountain hiking track. Around 12pm, a man in his 50s collapsed while traversing ...