Latest from Fiordland

Expert says huge Alpine quake is around the corner

It will likely "happen in the lifetime of many New Zealanders", says expert.

NZ near top of Chinese tourist wish list

New Zealand ranks fourth on the bucket list for millions of Chinese tourists.

Where is the most remote spot in NZ?

The furthest point from civilisation in NZ is 30km from the nearest building.

Missing hunter walked out of bush

Hunter missing in bush says first meal was best of his life, despite it having no meat.

Former All Blacks crash jet boat in Fiordland

A submerged log tore through the boat "like a can opener".

'You will be missed': Tributes flow for drowned man

Roxburgh Volunteer Fire Brigade paid a heartfelt tribute to their fallen station officer.

Diver unresponsive in Blanket Bay

A diver is unresponsive in Blanket Bay in Doubtful Sound.

Lucky escapes for Mt Aspiring solo trampers

Male tramper was not able to raise the alarm when he found himself in trouble.

Hundreds of tourists trapped in Fiordland

More than 100 tourists were airlifted out of Fiordland this afternoon.

Israeli tramper rescued from Fiordland

An Israeli tramper was rescued yesterday evening after he became disorientated in Fiordland National Park.

Falling trees a danger in snowy south

Heavy snow has fallen across parts of the South Island cutting power and bringing down trees.

Massive boost for kakapo survival

A record breeding season for New Zealand and the world's population of lovable but critically endangered kakapo has seen their numbers shoot up by an amazing 28 per cent to 157 individuals.

Quake shakes Fiordland

A magnitude 4.3 quake has shaken Fiordland this morning.

12yo breaks leg at Milford Track

A 12-year-old boy has been evacuated from the Milford Track in Fiordland after breaking his leg.

German teens' unlucky deaths

Two teenagers were killed after a beech tree fell on their car as they were driving in Fiordland, an accident which police say was caused by "no fault" of theirs.

Heavy rain set to sweep South Island

Heavy rain is forecast to sweep the South Island this morning as most centres settle in for a drizzly day.

Cows' mass poisoning on gun club land

About 100 Southland dairy cows have died or been destroyed after contracting lead poisoning from grazing on a gun club property.

Poll split over Fiordland tourism plans

New Zealanders are split down the middle over dual proposals to cut a tunnel or monorail track through parts of Fiordland which contain some of the country's greatest walking tracks.