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The Tongariro crossing was closed after eruptions in August and December (file)

Tongariro Crossing to reopen in full

Hikers will be able to walk the full length of the iconic Tongariro Alpine Crossing this winter.

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The carpark is often full by 6:15am

The most popular carpark in NZ video

The Tongariro crossing has proved so popular since its partial reopening that trampers need to get up well before dawn to find a car park.

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Mt Tongariro

Part of Tongariro Crossing still closed

The DOC says large numbers of people are continuing to walk the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, despite the continued closure of part of the track.

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Last month Te Maari Crater at nearby Mt Tongariro spewed ash and gas up to 4km in the air

Volcanoes lure thrill seekers

Department of Conservation staff are preparing for a busier than usual summer season as volcanic activity entices more tourists to Tongariro National Park.

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Te Maari Crater on Mount Tongariro erupting in Karewarewa (AAP/Geonet)

Eruption 'adds to tourist experience'

Tourism operators say the outlook at some parts of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is more spectacular after last week's eruption.

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A view from the Tongariro Crossing (file)

Part of crossing to reopen after eruption

Part of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is set to reopen after an eruption forced its closure last week.

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Tongariro National Park

DOC could reopen Tongariro track

The Department of Conservation hopes to re-open parts of the popular Tongariro Alpine Crossing on Thursday.

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Chateau Tongariro has stood tall in the face of eruptions for more than 80 years

Living on an active volcano video

Just less than 100 live permanently in Whakapapa, on the side of Ruapehu. It's not hard to see why people make their home there.

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The region laid on beautiful weather for today's cyclists

Race in shadow of the volcano video

The Central Plateau's volcanoes behaved themselves today, as 8000 people took to the road for the Taupo Cycle Challenge.

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Mt Tongariro erupted for about five minutes on Wednesday  (Photo: 90 seconds TV)

Business as usual for Tongariro Park

The Conservation Minister is assuring tourists that Mt Tongariro National Park is still open for business.

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Mt Tongariro on Wednesday (AAP)

Tongariro: Volcanic activity remains low

GNS scientists say volcanic activity at Mt Tongariro is low but further eruptions are possible.

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Predicting when the mountain will erupt is a tricky business

Experts caught out by eruption video

One expert called the mountain "not dangerous" just before it erupted.

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Mt Tongariro (GeoNet/AAP)

Eruption could benefit tourism video

Ruapehu's tourist chief says the publicity from volcanic eruptions may be good for tourist numbers.

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The eruption, as seen by GeoNet's crater camera

New footage of Tongariro eruption video

GeoNet has released a video filmed yesterday during the Mt Tongariro eruption.

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Lunch bites: Your daily news wrap

The disruption continues after Tongariro’s eruption, Israel and Hamas agree to a cease-fire over Gaza and Obama sets his Thanksgiving dinner free.

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Ash and gas rise from Mt Tongariro yesterday (Reuters)

Tongariro: Rotorua flights resume video

Air New Zealand has cancelled 10 flights in and out of three regional airports following the eruption of Mt Tongariro.

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Mt Tongariro erupts (Photo: 90 Seconds TV)

Scientists had no warning video

Tongariro erupted silently, and with no warning, sending a plume of ash shooting into the sky.

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An aerial shot of Mt Tongariro

Aerial footage of Mt Tongariro video

Mt Tongariro has again burst into life, sending a 6000m ash plume into the sky.

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Mt Tongariro (Photo: Jono Hutchison/3 News)

Mt Tongariro: Facts and figures

Facts and figures for Mt Tongariro.

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Smoke from the top of Mt Tongariro

VIDEO: Time-lapse of Mt Tongariro eruption video

GeoNet’s camera on Mt Tongariro has captured a series of images of the eruption.

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