New ZealandIcy blast hits NZ: 849 lightning strikes, flooding - and big swell, snow on the wayStrong winds, heavy rain across NZ, and brace for a temperature drop down south on Friday.18 May 10:55 PM
TravelDoC bunk breakdown shows Aussies back on tracksOne in five bunks booked by overseas visitors as Milford sells out in record time04 May 02:36 AM
Freight and logisticsSanford sells lobster quota for $49.3mSanford has sold its Southern South Island lobster quota for $49 million.28 Apr 09:30 PM
New Zealand'Over the moon': Missing pair reunited with tearful familyGrins all round as Alan Mortimore, 49, and 14-year-old son Danny return after three days.05 Apr 06:46 PM
New ZealandTwo hunters missing in Fiordland 'ill-equipped' for night in bushThe pair failed to return from their hunt on Saturday.03 Apr 11:42 PM
TravelWant to take on three Great Walks in three days? Here's how...Jim Kayes takes the easy(ish) route on Fiordland's Great Walks.02 Mar 03:17 AM
TravelHump Ridge: Long delayed Great Walk upgrade on track at lastThere is a lot of work to do, although the track has been welcoming walkers for decades.21 Feb 01:55 AM
New ZealandStorm alert: Weekend gales and rain, wet Saturday night for capitalFor the second weekend in a row Wellington is in for a drenching.18 Feb 01:11 AM
TravelThese NZ tours are safeguarding our flora and fauna for the futureTour operators, guides and tourists are critical to supporting a predator-free NZ by 2050.27 Jan 12:00 AM
TravelFiordland and Queenstown dominate Tripadvisor awardsAotearoa has swept the awards with Queenstown being the top pick for the Pacific.18 Jan 10:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It was never about hunting': Confessions of a possum shooter"This is the best experience I can try to give my kids."12 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelTe Anau rewards all those who scratch beneath the surfaceIn a world without Queenstown Te Anau might have been the South Island's top tourist town.11 Dec 09:30 PM
New ZealandLive: 'High-risk' exposure - Covid case visited Fiordland DoC hutOfficials regard the remote wilderness setting as a high risk.06 Dec 10:25 PM
New ZealandFamily seeks consent to use large barge in Dusky Sound for overnight staysIt would be used as private accommodation for up to 50 days a year.25 Nov 07:44 PM
TravelFiordland cruise company seeks voluntourists for special missionFancy a busman's holiday to Dusky Sound?10 Nov 01:04 AM
Travel2000 bunks empty on Great Walks as Aucklanders cancelMilford track and other Great Walks have rare free spaces for those who can get there.28 Oct 08:25 PM
TravelLast-minute Milford: Great Walk huts open with spaces spareCancellations have opened up spaces in Milford and popular Great Walk Huts.27 Oct 01:04 AM
New ZealandCoroner calls for rules around alcohol on boats after man's deathShane Gibbons died in 2019 after he became trapped under a jet boat following a crash.23 Sep 12:08 AM
New Zealand'Mixed bag': Wild weather batters the countrySome residents in Aucklands North Shore are without power.08 Sep 05:40 AM
TravelTourism operators want new rules for national parksA different set of rules - or management plans - governs each of the 13 national parks.17 Aug 01:24 AM
New ZealandWeather warnings as strong winds, heavy rain forecastGusts could reach 130km/h in the Canterbury high country, and up to 120km/h elsewhere.11 Aug 04:00 PM
TravelStill waters run deep: Adventure and Luxury in Tamatea Dusky SoundMagic moments come thick and fast while cruising southern Fiordland's majestic waters.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchool uniforms out, brollies and winter woollies in: Wet, windy, cold start to school holidays"Severe gales" expected for Northland and Auckland, snow for parts of the South.10 Jul 08:34 PM
New ZealandRare penguin's delightful selfieEndangered birds colonise remote Fiordland sounds, offering hope of survival.29 Jun 06:42 PM
New ZealandRug up NZ, a 'polar blast' is on the wayA polar snap is set to farewell what has been a potentially record-breaking warm June.25 Jun 11:03 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain warnings issued for parts of South IslandHeavy rain and strong wind warnings are in place for parts of New Zealand.05 Jun 01:02 AM
New Zealand'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe windsThe red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.29 May 12:00 AM
TravelNZ's most beautiful destination? Michelle Langstone thinks soAncient, powerful and serene, an overnight cruise in Fiordland is a moving experience.10 May 05:34 PM
TravelMichelle Langstone was wrong about guided travel toursInitially a sceptic, a tour of Fiordland National Park proves 'thoroughly delightful'28 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandPerson dies in rockfall in FiordlandA WorkSafe spokesperson said the fatality happened at a business in the area.21 Apr 09:16 PM
New ZealandClimbers killed in fall weren't exceeding their abilities - coronerConor Smith and Sarwan Chand died while attempting a route on the south of Marian Peak.06 Apr 07:06 PM
TravelMilford for $1: Sale aims to quench Fiordland tourist droughtA Fiordland cruise company is giving away one thousand Milford sailings for $1.31 Mar 11:05 AM
TravelWhere the Travel Guides went in FiordlandLandscapres, fishing and outdoor experiences worth braving the namu/sandflies for.18 Mar 05:53 PM
TravelSecrets of Te AnauIf you're spending a bit of time in Te Anau, here are Fiona's top picks.13 Mar 11:00 PM
