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A meal in the mountains
Fine dining has reached new heights in the Central Plateau with Whakapapa repurposing part of its restaurant into a high-end experience.
The big bang of 1996
When Ruapehu erupted on September 23, 1995, Korty Wilson wasn't afraid.
A blast from the past
Two events are being held to mark the 30th anniversary of the 1995-96 Ruapehu eruptions.
Eyes on the action
People living in New Zealand’s volcanic hot spots can rest a lot easier thanks to a lifetime of work by volcanologist Brad Scott.
What we’ve learnt since the last big Mt Ruapehu eruption
Thirty years ago on Tuesday, Mount Ruapehu exploded in spectacular fashion, triggering headlines overseas and a somewhat haphazard emergency response at home.
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