New ZealandChopper pilot's lucky escape: 'I didn't crash it, the machine crashed me'Tony Ibbotson was within sight of home when his helicopter crashed.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandRescued tramper would be stuck without beacon, police sayThe man had spent two nights in sub-zero temperatures.04 Jul 04:54 AM
New ZealandRevealed: The cost of finding trampers missing in dense bush for 3 weeksThe Defence Force and police have released information on costs to the Herald.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSearch and rescue boss describes moment family found out trampers were alive27 May 11:58 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing trampers abandoned due to bad weatherJessica O'Connor and Dion Reynolds haven't been seen since May 9.24 May 07:50 AM
New ZealandMissing trampers: Alpine cliff rescue team join searchWeather could affect search capabilities over the next few days.23 May 03:37 AM
New ZealandFootprints and historic campsite found in search for missing trampersJessica O'Connor and Dion Reynolds have not been seen since May 9.21 May 06:16 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing trampers to continue overnight'We have been searching from the river mouth up into the high country.'20 May 06:52 AM
New ZealandThe search for Jessica and Dion: Trampers missing for 10 daysJessica O'Connor and Dion Reynolds entered the Kahurangi National Park on May 9.19 May 05:09 AM
TravelTake nothing but memories, leave no geotagsDOC has teamed up with Leave No Trace New Zealand with a Kiwified code for outdoor ethics.28 Mar 03:35 AM
New ZealandBiggest-ever addition to a national park announcedAn area of land half the size of Auckland is about to be added to Kahurangi National Park.12 Mar 07:13 PM
BusinessHaven on earth: Breathtaking luxury lodge on marketBuilt on the northwest tip of the South Island, it is surrounded by coast and native bush.23 Jul 05:01 AM
New ZealandWoman rescued after falling while trampingThe woman was tramping in the Kahurangi National Park when she fell, injuring her leg.22 Dec 10:30 AM
New ZealandSupport for more mountain biking on Heaphy TrackThe Nelson Marlborough Conservation Board supports the proposed extension to the mountain bike season on the Heaphy Track.09 Dec 02:50 AM
New Zealand1080 protest: Not enough evidence to lay chargesWestport police say they do not have enough evidence to lay charges over allegations 1080 protesters damaged a Department of Conservation 05 Oct 02:07 AM
New ZealandStranded trampers rescued from hutWith river levels rising, three women at the Thor Hut in the Kahurangi National Park were rescued by helicopter.05 Sep 03:13 AM
New Zealand$20.6m for 1080 drop to combat ratsA Greymouth pest controller says he is having to deal with double the number of rats around the district compared to two years ago.09 Jun 07:14 AM
New ZealandTrapped caver too tall to get outAn experienced caver trapped in an underground cavern overnight on Saturday says the experience was far from an ordeal.09 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandRescuers free trapped caverAn experienced caver trapped in an underground cavern overnight on Saturday was simply too tall to climb through a narrow passage.09 Mar 06:15 AM
New ZealandTramper missing in Kahurangi National Park walks to safetyAn Irish tramper, missing for two days in Kahurangi National Park, has walked into Nelson safe and well after a lucky encounter with a doctor.12 Nov 06:42 PM
New ZealandPolice warning after another false beacon alertA helicopter emergency locator beacon was set off accidentally on Saturday, prompting a second warning from police in only two weeks.18 Feb 01:59 AM
New ZealandTramper calls $10,000 'taxi'A tramper who apparently activated a personal locator beacon because he was running late and wanted a ride to his car has been slammed for wasting time and money.08 Feb 01:34 AM
New ZealandPoor weather hampers searchPoor weather today halted an aerial search over one of the last places a tramper who is missing in Kahurangi National Park, near Nelson, could be.28 Dec 06:27 AM
New ZealandNo trace of missing tramperSpecialist cavers and a rescue helicopter will today resume their search for a tramper missing in Kahurangi National Park near Nelson.27 Dec 07:36 PM
New Zealand'Grave concerns' for missing tramperSearchers are spending their Christmas holidays scouring some of the most rugged country in New Zealand looking for missing tramper Alistair Levy.27 Dec 06:50 AM
New ZealandDriver killed when truck plummeted down bank wasn't wearing seatbelt - coroner19 Nov 06:09 AM
