http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10849028 Been rubbling for a week, although some thought Ruapehu would blow first.
I'm over 900km away so I'm sweet, cheers! I have done the Tongariro crossing though and it would be pretty scary if the thing erupted while you were on it.
Footage of the moment: http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/7981643/More-eruptions-to-come-for-Tongariro-Ruapehu