Kākāpō escapees continue to be trailblazers
The former Waikato residents have been relocated to Coal Island in Fiordland.
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DoC has 'lost patience' with IT vendor as Great Walks site crashes again
Website stumbles after 40 per cent of Milford bookings come from overseas tourists.
NZ is getting a new Great Walk but booking a spot comes with a catch
This stunning 3-day track can't be booked like the others.
Deluge hits - parts of NZ to be doused with 62 hours of rain
Orange weather warnings have the potential to be upgraded to Red.
Intense weather ahead: Rain-maker to douse NZ, flooding threat
A moisture-packed system is set to saturate much of NZ, with warnings likely to be issued.
DoC spent nearly $500k to kill one stoat in Fiordland
It took eight months to capture the stoat, documents show.
Are Great Walks still good value? Hut prices rise by almost 20%
On the Milford Track 30 years ago Kiwis paid a $3 maintenance fee - now it's $100 a night.
Electric ferry on way for Fiordland's Lake Manapōuri
The ferry will transport Meridian staff and contractors to the power station.
All Blacks legend's journey to connecting with his culture
Ian Jones will be heading down south to reconnect with his culture.
From 'perfect' day to tragedy: Family who lost 10yo in freak accident speak of grief
Tegan Chen died after being swept down Marian Creek in Fiordland National Park.
New Zealand's most 'Instagrammable' locations revealed
A newly released ranking, based on Instagram data, shows the country's most popular spots.
Spoiler alert: Final T20 match in doubt due to dire weather forecast
Cricket fans are set to pay for today’s sun-soaked day.
'Blazing a trail in heaven': Family's farewell to girl swept down Fiordland stream
Tegan Chen died in late January after slipping from a rock into a fast-moving stream.
Name of young girl who died in Fiordland river released
The 10-year-old was swept down Marian Creek on Hollyford River.
Tourist death: DoC launch investigation after young girl fell from rock near viewing platform
The Department of Conservation will launch an internal investigation into the death.
Inquiry launched after cruise ship runs aground in Doubtful Sound
The ship, carrying 67 people, took on water due to a hull breach and made a mayday call.
Young girl found dead after being swept down Fiordland river
Police and search and rescue teams responded to the incident, along with a helicopter.
Kiwi tourism icon hardest to locate on the list of world attractions
Visited by 800,000 tourists a year. Imagine how more might turn up if they could find it?
One dead after serious crash involving three motorbikes on SH94, near Milford Sound
Police are currently at the scene which involved three motorbikes.
Holiday hot spots in for more wet and humid weather
More rain and strong, warm winds are expected to lash popular vacation destinations.
The heart of everything: Fiordland from the sea
Cruising in Fiordland is one of this country's great travel experiences.
Make tracks! Busiest walking trails this summer revealed
Which trails are expecting the most footfall this Summer?
Here's how you can still get on a Great Walk this summer
The huts are all but booked out but there are still options available.
Rain warnings in place for much of the South Island’s west coast
Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly in the South Island this week.
Election day weather: MetService warns voters of severe gales, heavy rain
MetService's advice is to vote this afternoon if possible.
Emergency services respond to serious water incident in Southland
St John Ambulance confirmed a helicopter has been dispatched.
Milford tourists willing to pay $110 access fee, says MOP
The access fees would only apply to international guests.
Warm temperatures then wild weather to hit South Island
Parts of the South Island will reach 25C.
Weather: Damaging, strong winds to smash much of country this weekend
The weekend wind may cause damage to trees, powerlines and unsecured structures.
Demand up for Great Walks as huts fill 'instantly' with day-one bookings
DoC has reported that there has been an uptick in demand right from the get-go.
Rescued children: Boy, 8, given day off school as he recovers from night lost in bush
Father relieved after nightmare night searching for kids lost in remote bush.
The heart of everything: Fiordland from the sea
Cruising in Fiordland is one of this country's great travel experiences.