New ZealandDramatic rescue: Two climbers saved near summit of NZ's tallest peakRescue at altitude over 3300m one of the highest in recent years.05 Sep 12:39 AM
New ZealandHigh tea: Mountain helicopter sets world recordThe helicopter held a literal high tea 11,000ft above sea level.28 Mar 07:33 PM
TravelBird of the Year: Where to spot the rock wren in the wildThe pīwauwau rock wren has been crowned a 'rock star' of the avian world.31 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandSpecial report: The tragic trend making ghosts of our glaciersOur snowlines are rising at 'a screaming pace'. Just what does Aotearoa stand to lose?18 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandRecord-breaking rescue of climber on Mt Cook summitIt was the highest rescue in New Zealand's history.11 Nov 01:42 AM
TravelHiker's photos show extreme conditions of favourite Kiwi walkThe trampers spent an hour digging into the hut.20 Oct 01:10 AM
TravelCovid alert levels stop ski fields in their tracksThe 'last bastion of snow' says there's life yet in the NZ ski season.27 Aug 01:10 AM
Travel'There's drama Everywhere': Dark Sky adventure at TakapōIs winter a good time to stargaze in the Aoraki Mackenzie region?02 Aug 05:35 PM
New ZealandInjured climbers rescued after fall in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park'If they had waited much longer... it could have been a very different story.'06 Jan 08:31 PM
New ZealandDramatic pic shows injured climbers roped to side of mountainThe pair, hurt in a rockslide, were forced to spend the night huddling at 1800m.01 Jan 10:26 PM
New ZealandLake Ōhau fire: Long road to recovery for devastated villageFires continue to rage in Mackenzie Basin after consuming 5500 hectares.06 Oct 05:44 PM
New ZealandLake Ōhau fire: 'Challenging day' ahead for fire crews after flare-upsResidents readied to picked over what remains after up to 40 homes destroyed or damaged.05 Oct 07:20 PM
New ZealandFuel-load on ungrazed land 'hazard to life'Retired farmland and rampant wilding pines make a "huge" stockpile of fire-ready fuel.04 Oct 05:28 PM
New ZealandHuge burning glow in the sky at uncontrolled fire near Aoraki/Mt CookEfforts continue to contain massive blaze alongside Lake Pukaki.31 Aug 07:02 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelRekindling Romance on a Mt Cook couples' retreat — aloneMaybe you need a romantic couples' retreat ... for one.15 Aug 07:00 PM
TourismSchool holidays brief respite for tourist businesses, but not enoughTourist businesses worry about economic downturn now school holidays have ended.19 Jul 10:37 PM
TravelAll Black Israel Dagg to host star-studded Matariki broadcastNew Zealand astronomers and sports stars are inviting Kiwis to see in the new year.15 Jul 06:23 PM
New ZealandSmall tourism businesses ask for DoC fee reliefWith no overseas visitors, businesses using DoC land are struggling to come up with funds.11 Jun 12:08 AM
New ZealandMissing Nelson trampers rescued; other Kiwi tales of survivalThe Nelson pair's survival is one of many amazing tales Kiwis have been through.27 May 03:17 AM
EmploymentRedundancies pitting workers against each otherOne hotel has offered half of its remaining jobs to work visa holders.25 May 12:23 AM
New ZealandProposed mothballing of Hermitage Hotel a blow to Twizel, Mt Cook Village residentsDrop in tourism has put 170 jobs on the line at Mt Cook's Hermitage Hotel.01 May 08:19 PM
New ZealandBody of missing climber found in national parkPetr Mandik was last seen travelling to the national park on December 13.31 Dec 08:47 PM
New ZealandOne injured after avalanche at Aoraki-Mt CookPerson was taken to the Search and Rescue base with possible pelvic and rib injuries.18 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandFive hit by avalanche at Aoraki-Mount CookOne person sustained injuries and will be airlifted out.13 Aug 04:37 AM
AirlinesAircraft grounding: Operator says plane tough and reliableSouth Island scenic tour operator hopes planes won't be suspended for too long21 Jul 08:56 PM
TravelTake nothing but memories, leave no geotagsDOC has teamed up with Leave No Trace New Zealand with a Kiwified code for outdoor ethics.28 Mar 03:35 AM
New ZealandBody of runner found in Aoraki/Mt Cook National ParkInitial investigations indicate the man may have slipped while descending the track.10 Mar 09:31 PM
New ZealandFirst dog pawsed for snap at snowy saddleAlpine guide took his hound Chief up 3194m Lendenfeld Peak in the Aoraki/Mt Cook area.04 Mar 10:31 PM
New ZealandMystery of a barman's fatal shootingHotel chef arrested for murder five months after workmate's death.03 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMassive icebergs break off NZ's largest glacierThe Tasman Glacier has released a massive amount of ice into its lake this week.08 Feb 08:36 PM
New ZealandMystery surrounds 'monster' trout caught in canal - or was it?"Monster" 25 kg trout said to have been caught in South Island hydro canal.18 Jan 01:32 AM
New ZealandRescue team with 'exhausted' couple on Aoraki/Mt CookRescuers are waiting for a gap in the weather to try to reach the couple.10 Jan 12:01 AM
New ZealandGo Pro series: Conquering Aoraki Mt CookA 17-hour journey in one of our harshest environments ends in triumph.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandJo Morgan's miraculous escape from the avalanche that killed two"It took me ages to get my legs out ... it is sort of akin to being buried in wet sand."25 Dec 12:35 AM
