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
New Zealand'Horrific start to holiday season': Four dead in 24 hours on NZ roadsPolice have urged Kiwis to take care on the roads after a horror 24 hours.22 Dec 01:23 AM
New ZealandFatal avalanche likely to be triggered by climbersPolice accepted to release a name of the person who died today.29 Nov 07:22 PM
New ZealandOne person dies in Mt Cook avalancheOne person has died after an avalanche on Mount Cook.29 Nov 06:18 AM
New ZealandMt Hicks avalanche: Killed mountain guides namedThe incident happened around 5.30am on Mt Hicks near Mt Cook/Aoraki.31 Oct 04:56 AM
New Zealand'Lucky to be alive': Avalanche survivor Jo MorganAdventurer describes heartbreak about moment she realised two "dear friends" had died.31 Oct 12:46 AM
New Zealand'I'm lucky to be alive' - Jo Morgan's survival after buried in snow for 30 minutesJo Morgan "strong but shattered" after miracle escape in tragedy that claims two guides.30 Oct 07:02 PM
New ZealandCalls for changes to 'horrendous' intersection following latest death"Unfortunately it seems like people have to die before anything gets done."30 Aug 02:25 AM
New ZealandSpate of serious crashes claim six lives in 32 hoursThe road carnage began at 1.30am yesterday, with the most recent crash at 8.10am today.29 Aug 10:37 PM
New ZealandPair missing in Mt Cook park found safeTwo people reported lost in Hooker Valley about 7pm were found safe a short time later.09 Jul 09:59 AM
