New ZealandTrampers' deaths could've been preventedThe deaths of three trampers have highlighted the need for better equipment and planning, a coroner has found.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Unlucky' soldier dies on mountainA special forces soldier who tumbled to his death on NZ's deadliest mountain yesterday was "unlucky", as snow and ice gave way to a deep crevasse, a rescuer says.16 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandHelicopter topples over on landingFour tourists forced to clamber out of a toppled helicopter on a glacier near Mt Cook after soft-snow results in wayward landing.10 Jan 12:57 AM
TravelHigh peak perspectiveAn aerial grand traverse of Mount Cook offers a new high peak perspective.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandClimbers who died in Aoraki Mt Cook National Park identifiedTwo climbers who died in separate incidents in the Aoraki Mt Cook National Park have been identified.16 Sep 02:37 AM
New ZealandTwo climbers die on Mt CookTwo men have died in separate climbing accidents at Mt Cook this weekend.15 Sep 03:50 AM
New ZealandBrother dies after icy fallA Search and Rescue team made a desperate but unsuccessful attempt to save a man who plunged 200m down an icy Mt Cook slope.14 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelReaching out to AorakiAn aerial grand traverse of Mt Cook offers a new high peak perspective, writes Paul Rush.12 Aug 03:00 AM
TravelTasman Glacier: Let your fear slideMustering the slightest courage will pay off on the pristine slopes of Tasman Glacier.06 Jun 11:00 PM
TravelMt Cook: Swimming with icebergsJustine Tyerman finds one of the only flattish walks in the Aoraki-Mt Cook National Park - even Japanese ladies in high heels and Aussies in jandals can manage the Hooker Valley track.15 Jan 03:30 AM
TravelMt Cook: Silence and wonder in the mountainsIt's hard not to be distracted by the scenery on the road to Aoraki Mt Cook, writes Josie Dale.24 Oct 11:00 PM
TravelBreathtaking encounter with 'cloud-piercer'New Zealand's highest peak is a magnificent sight even on a cloudy day, writes Jim Eagles.23 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandThree cold nights out in wildA 37-year-old man has been rescued after spending three cold nights injured and lost in Aoraki Mt Cook National Park.02 May 10:41 PM
New ZealandQuake shakes 30m tonnes of ice off glacierThe magnitude 6.3 earthquake that devastated Christchurch was strong enough to shake 30 million tonnes of ice.22 Feb 07:03 AM
TravelNZ blue ice sighting an unexpected treatSome lucky tourists in Mt Cook National Park were in the right place at the right time.14 Jan 03:32 AM
TravelMt Cook: Tramping in the foothills of NZ's 'cloud piercer'Families can enjoy a close encounter with Aoraki/Mt Cook 'The Cloud Piercer' from the comfort of the valley floor, finds Paul Rush.21 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandRescuers repeat attempt to save sick climberAn Aussie climber has been trapped on Aoraki/Mt Cook since Thursday with a suspected collapsed lung.07 May 08:58 PM
LifestyleReally cool start to married lifeSouth Australian couple Gary Cook and Melinda Gaughwin are among a growing trend of people looking for unusual locations to take their vows.21 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandZero-risk approach 'would kill outdoor guiding'The outdoor guiding industry needs to make greater efforts to control hazards, the Labour Department says in a report on the death of a guide on Aoraki/Mt Cook.01 Jan 03:00 PM
