New ZealandLife on the edge of NZ’s highest peak: Inside the Aoraki/Mt Cook rescue team The Herald joined the highly-trained group on a hair-raising training mission. 28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSH73 near Arthur's Pass closed following serious crashNZTA said the road was expected to be closed for several hours.16 Feb 06:47 AM
New Zealand Covid-19 ‘brain fog’ likely factor in near head-on train crash The experienced engineer recently returned to work following an absence due to the virus. 29 Jan 10:57 PM
New ZealandMountaineer who was rescued after 8-days stranded in Southern Alps missing againPolice are worried about Marni Sheppeard and appealing for help finding her.25 Feb 04:17 AM
TravelCoast to Coast: Surviving and thriving on a 243km challengeAer you up to cycling, walking and kayaking across the South Island in four days?08 Jan 05:06 PM
TravelGO NZ: The perfect challenge to end a challenging yearEven when you think you can't go any further, you can.15 Dec 04:10 AM
New ZealandExtreme winds force trampers to activate rescue beacon at Mt Aspiring National ParkTwo trampers were found exhausted and hypothermic in extreme weather conditions.12 Jan 02:28 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing hiker in Arthur's Pass National ParkThe hiker, who is alone, phoned police at 12.15pm, a spokesperson said.30 Mar 01:12 AM
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 Zealand'Lucky to be alive' after rocky landingTwo men are lucky to be alive after they emergency landed a helicopter in rough terrain on the Southern Alps.03 Mar 09:16 PM
New ZealandArthur's Pass fire flares up againA blaze near Arthur's Pass has flared up again, almost one week after it first broke out.13 Jan 05:50 PM
New ZealandHelicopter rescues climber after nasty fallA young Swiss climber had to be rescued yesterday after suffering a nasty fall in the three passes area near Arthur's Pass.10 Jan 02:59 AM
New ZealandSH73 opens after fire containedRocks have been cleared from the road and drivers should travel with caution.08 Jan 07:40 PM
New ZealandWatch: Rental car inches away from head-on collisionTruck driver records moment car overtook him on bend, as oncoming driver has to take evasive action.22 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandMountaineers killed in avalanche 50 years ago honouredFifty years ago, Annie McGregor's husband died - along with four others - in one of NZ's worst mountaineering tragedies.09 Jun 05:44 AM
New ZealandSnow warning for South Island highwaysMetService has issued snow warnings for South Island's Lewis Pass, Arthur's Pass, Porters Pass and Lindis Pass this evening which could continue to tomorrow morning.30 May 03:31 AM
New ZealandHighway reopens to one lane after rock slipA rock slip near Arthur's Pass this morning closed State Highway 73 for much of the day after knocking out out a large section of guardrail.30 Sep 05:34 AM
New ZealandHeat hampers Arthur's Pass fire fightEfforts to contain a large scrub fire which ripped through more than 300ha at Arthurs Pass this week may take longer than initially anticipated, after rising temperatures saw hotspots flare up yesterday afternoon.28 Jan 09:22 PM
New ZealandCyclist, driver could hold clue to fireTwo cyclists and a tractor driver could hold the key to working out how a massive scrub fire started near Arthurs Pass yesterday.27 Jan 03:05 AM
New Zealand'Missing' tourist had contact with CanadianPolice have no concerns for the safety of a French tourist reported missing in the South Island yesterday.14 Dec 05:34 PM
New ZealandTourist missing on Arthur's Pass hikeA search is underway after a French tourist went missing on a mountain hike in Arthur's Pass National Park.13 Dec 10:42 PM
New ZealandFatal plunge blamed on brake failureA Napier truck driver negotiating the steep Otira Viaduct for the first time probably experienced brake failure, a coroner has ruled.16 Jul 06:32 AM
New ZealandHuge slip closes Arthur's Pass highwayA massive slip near Otira closed the Arthur's Pass highway just after midday today.23 May 04:18 AM
