New Zealand'A true Southland legend': Businessman who died on fishing trip rememberedRick Murrell was found dead – and another fisherman was rushed to hospital.22 Jul 02:24 AM
New ZealandBusinessman dies after fishing trip on Fiordland National Park lakePolice were notified after the two men failed to return or check in on the radio.21 Jul 06:15 AM
New ZealandGirl who died in Fiordland drowning missed 'every moment, every day'Tegan Chen drowned in Fiordland National Park's Marian Creek in January 2022.17 Jul 06:25 AM
New Zealand‘Tragic’ death of 10yo tourist witnessed by family leads to sweeping DOC safety upgradesTegan Chen tragically died during a family holiday to New Zealand in January last year.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBrief winter respite to be swept away by heavy rain, severe galesHeavy rain watches are being issued.23 Jun 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Woke me up': Early morning quake rattles the deep south The magnitude 5.1 jolt hit just before 7am. 03 Jun 07:41 PM
New ZealandSevere weather warnings as heavy rain, strong winds approach the countryA front is sweeping in from the Tasman Sea.25 May 02:44 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing British hiker Eli Sweeting resumes in Milford Sound The search was temporarily halted on Thursday due to bad weather.10 May 11:05 PM
New Zealand'We just want him home safe': Light spotted on route where hiker went missing; family speaksA family member says the search is concentrated on the area the light was spotted.09 May 01:42 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, gales and thunderstorms to lash north, Banks Peninsula state of emergency extended A bunch of new alerts have been issued as wild weather hits the north tomorrow.08 May 06:17 AM
New ZealandMissing hiker: Family of British man to join search in FiordlandEli Sweeting was reported missing late on Sunday.07 May 11:41 PM
New Zealand'200 to 250mm of rain': Wet, windy weather forecast to return for NZWet weather hits South Island on Thursday, tipped to reach North Island on Friday.06 May 07:20 AM
New Zealand'Exactly like a Canadian moose': Hikers report second Fiordland moose sighting this yearThe unverified sighting has not been reported to DoC.28 Apr 09:15 PM
New Zealand'Great white': Diver survives shark attack in Dusky SoundThe diver and his dive buddy say the shark involved was a great white.26 Apr 03:17 AM
New ZealandSnooze cruise: Why tourist boat grounded in Doubtful SoundWatchdog releases findings after Fiordland Navigator's 2024 grounding.09 Apr 08:58 PM
New Zealand‘Wow, that’s a moose’: US tramper claims rare sighting, DoC workers have doubtsThe department pours cold water on the claim, saying it was probably a red deer. 18 Mar 10:53 PM
TravelNew Zealand comes to Minecraft: Which six NZ destinations made the cut?It's hoped that the popular online game will help boost tourist numbers.18 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandRare great white shark footage in NZ waters a ‘shock’ to researchersA curious great white shark has been captured eyeballing a camera.13 Mar 04:19 AM
New ZealandHerds of special interest push making 'excellent progress'Approach aims to balance hunting and conservation outcomes on public conservation land.24 Feb 09:00 PM
New Zealand400-plus weka killed, DoC justifies trapping methods amid concernsDoC has defended its traps, saying rising species numbers may increase accidental catches.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandA perfect day ends in tragedy: Family’s grief after 10yo dies in freak holiday accidentWe still grapple with it every single day, wondering why, why it was our beautiful little 24 Jan 04:00 PM
Travel newsThis NZ walk just made the list of 25 best trails to try in 2025Lace up your boots and get planning with this top 25 list.13 Jan 12:28 AM
New Zealand‘Serious incident’: Three injured in Te Anau highway crashTwo people were taken to hospital in a critical condition.29 Dec 07:29 PM
New ZealandChristmas Day capsize: Two men found clinging to boat in FiordlandPhotos show the helicopter hovering over the men before they were rescued.26 Dec 05:54 AM
New Zealand'Muggy, warm and humid': Heavy rain for upper North Island tomorrowMetService says rain is on its way, with possible good news for South Island firefighters.14 Dec 11:31 PM
New ZealandSouth Island braces for downpours, half a metre of rain could fall at altitudeA heavy rain watch has already been issued for Fiordland.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMissing tramper found after extensive aerial search hampered by bad weatherA lodge operator took a jet boat to a remote backcountry hut in today's rescue operation.07 Oct 11:09 PM
New ZealandTe Anau double-fatal remains unexplainedThe small South Island town can expect an increased police presence in the coming days.23 Sep 04:12 AM
New ZealandDangerous avalanche conditions in South Island remain after snow dumpThe Mountain Safety Council is urging people to check conditions before heading out.14 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandOpinion: Vintage Machinery Museum started by train enthusiastsOpinion: There's so much to see at the Fiordland Vintage Machinery Museum.10 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandRain, snow and wind to blast the countryHeavy rain, snowfall and strong wind warnings and watches are in place across the country.17 Aug 03:07 AM
New ZealandMass bleaching of NZ marine sponges largest ever recorded globallyA new study estimates the 2022 bleaching cut the population by close to half.06 Aug 09:35 AM
New Zealand33 hours of snow: MetService issues raft of warnings ahead of three-day storm hitting NZIncoming system set to deliver widespread wind, rain - and a potential heavy dump of snow.28 Jul 07:47 PM
New ZealandFirst heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blastA large swathe of the lower South Island is in the firing line.27 Jul 01:19 AM
