New Zealand'Third-world stuff': Energy minister praises chilly Kiwis' restraint amid grid crisisThe country’s grid operator issued a warning notice in advance.09 May 10:08 PM
New ZealandAn avalanche of grief: How two young Kiwis perished on a Japan mountainsidePierre Nixon and Kurt Bayer report on a double tragedy.15 Mar 08:00 PM
TravelMueller Hut reopens as Mt Cook toilets, carparks fill to the brimMt Cook toilets, car parks and facilities are under immense visitor pressure.21 Feb 06:24 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWill new ministers push back over 'incoherent' $16.5m plan to stop Milford Sound over-tourism?Tourism Minister says some of the Milford Opportunities Project plans are 'incoherent'.21 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelToilet backlog closes NZ’s favourite alpine hut walk for 'foreseeable future'NZ's most popular hut has been closed to day walkers after a busy summer.18 Feb 08:30 PM
TravelBlocked loo causes 'frustration' for Mt Cook trampersA popular trail has been closed because the toilets are too full, causing frustration.18 Feb 07:47 PM
New ZealandMountain mystery: Can the central Southern Alps trigger 7.0-magnitude earthquakes?Scientists will trek to Aoraki/Mt Cook to uncover the area's earthquake history.19 Nov 03:52 AM
TravelNew Zealand's 48 most in-demand DoC huts for summerAll we want for Christmas is a space in these top DoC huts.23 Sep 12:15 AM
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
