Latest from Fiordland
Brief winter respite to be swept away by heavy rain, severe gales
Heavy rain watches are being issued.
'Woke me up': Early morning quake rattles the deep south
The magnitude 5.1 jolt hit just before 7am.
'Exactly like a Canadian moose': Hikers report second Fiordland moose sighting this year
The unverified sighting has not been reported to DoC.
'Great white': Diver survives shark attack in Dusky Sound
The diver and his dive buddy say the shark involved was a great white.
Snooze cruise: Why tourist boat grounded in Doubtful Sound
Watchdog releases findings after Fiordland Navigator's 2024 grounding.
‘Wow, that’s a moose’: US tramper claims rare sighting, DoC workers have doubts
The department pours cold water on the claim, saying it was probably a red deer.
New Zealand comes to Minecraft: Which six NZ destinations made the cut?
It's hoped that the popular online game will help boost tourist numbers.
Rare great white shark footage in NZ waters a ‘shock’ to researchers
A curious great white shark has been captured eyeballing a camera.
Herds of special interest push making 'excellent progress'
Approach aims to balance hunting and conservation outcomes on public conservation land.
400-plus weka killed, DoC justifies trapping methods amid concerns
DoC has defended its traps, saying rising species numbers may increase accidental catches.
A perfect day ends in tragedy: Family’s grief after 10yo dies in freak holiday accident
We still grapple with it every single day, wondering why, why it was our beautiful little
This NZ walk just made the list of 25 best trails to try in 2025
Lace up your boots and get planning with this top 25 list.
‘Serious incident’: Three injured in Te Anau highway crash
Two people were taken to hospital in a critical condition.
Christmas Day capsize: Two men found clinging to boat in Fiordland
Photos show the helicopter hovering over the men before they were rescued.
'Muggy, warm and humid': Heavy rain for upper North Island tomorrow
MetService says rain is on its way, with possible good news for South Island firefighters.
South Island braces for downpours, half a metre of rain could fall at altitude
A heavy rain watch has already been issued for Fiordland.
Missing tramper found after extensive aerial search hampered by bad weather
A lodge operator took a jet boat to a remote backcountry hut in today's rescue operation.
Te Anau double-fatal remains unexplained
The small South Island town can expect an increased police presence in the coming days.
Dangerous avalanche conditions in South Island remain after snow dump
The Mountain Safety Council is urging people to check conditions before heading out.
Opinion: Vintage Machinery Museum started by train enthusiasts
Opinion: There's so much to see at the Fiordland Vintage Machinery Museum.
Rain, snow and wind to blast the country
Heavy rain, snowfall and strong wind warnings and watches are in place across the country.
Mass bleaching of NZ marine sponges largest ever recorded globally
A new study estimates the 2022 bleaching cut the population by close to half.
33 hours of snow: MetService issues raft of warnings ahead of three-day storm hitting NZ
Incoming system set to deliver widespread wind, rain - and a potential heavy dump of snow.
First heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blast
A large swathe of the lower South Island is in the firing line.
Take kea on the road: Five of the parrots killed by vehicles on Milford Road
Five kea have been hit and killed by vehicles at popular waypoints on Milford Road.
'Tears in the crowd': Te Anau Tennis Club buzzing after Lulu Sun's Wimbledon win
The 23-year-old beat former US Open champion Emma Raducanu in her Round of 16 match.
How to hike in New Zealand, without giving up your champagne lifestyle
It's not a Great Walk, but it can be greatly luxurious.