TravelHow to do this NZ Great Walk in 3 hours instead of 4 daysMilford Track is now even more accessible, with no DoC huts or dehydrated meals required.15 Dec 05:00 PM
Travel newsHow to plan a standout summer getaway, from Waiwera hot pools to remote horse treksFrom luxe Milford cruises to Gold Coast riverside dining, this summer is dialled up.06 Dec 05:50 PM
New ZealandHow new parking fees could change visits to Aoraki, Franz Josef and PunakaikiParking will cost $5 an hour, with a 20‑minute free period for short stops.22 Nov 02:20 AM
LiveNew ZealandWild weather leaves hundreds without power in Canterbury and Wellington20 Sep 10:34 PM
New Zealand'It was a huge eye-opener': How boating tragedy drives water safety advocate24 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Tragic’ death of 10yo tourist witnessed by family leads to sweeping DOC safety upgrades08 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: We must balance our cruise tourism economy with biosecurityNearly 90% of exotic marine species arrived on international vessels.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLake Te Anau mystery: Police ask for help after kayak found floating upside downPolice hope the missing kayaker made it ashore. 10 Jun 08:11 PM
LiveNew ZealandHundreds without power across North Island, road snowfall warnings in South IslandMeanwhile, Fire and Emergency were called to 60 incidents in the upper north. 04 Jun 10:01 PM
New Zealand'Supporting local economy': $15.2m boost for Milford Sound projects$15.2 million will be invested in infrastructure and conservation projects.04 Jun 01:51 AM
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 Zealand'Incredibly distressing': Search paused for missing climber'We know this is difficult news for them (the tramper's family).' 12 May 06:27 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing hiker in Milford SoundThe man failed to return home yesterday evening, police say.04 May 08:41 PM
TravelWhat to do in Queenstown this autumnThere's plenty to do in Tāhuna as the season changes.01 Apr 06:00 AM
OpinionOpinion: Why Milford Sound’s tsunami risk should alarm NZOPINION: A landslide tsunami at Milford could create waves up to 17m high.13 Mar 07:03 PM
EntertainmentExclusive photos: Brad Pitt spotted filming in QueenstownThe Hollywood A-lister has kept a low profile since coming into NZ for his latest movie. 10 Mar 01:32 AM
EntertainmentBrad Pitt filming near Queenstown: Hollywood A-lister’s latest blockbuster under wayTown bustling with movie hype while megastar actor stays under radar.06 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandMilford Sound kayaker dies in Cleddau River accidentPolice say Nuhaj worked as a tourist guide and was an experienced kayaker.10 Oct 12:25 AM
New ZealandBuilding submerged after significant storm lashes Milford SoundThe dramatic photo only starts to show the extent of the damage.06 Sep 01:04 AM
NewsDiscover the best of NZ, Australia and afar with this week's travels dealsYou may even find yourself on a train with Hilary Barry.26 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlines'We’re not a cash cow' – aviation sector reacts to soaring fees at NZ beauty spotGovernment minister accepts charges look 'significant' but are spread over all passengers.24 Jul 03:29 AM
New ZealandTake kea on the road: Five of the parrots killed by vehicles on Milford RoadFive kea have been hit and killed by vehicles at popular waypoints on Milford Road.11 Jul 02:22 AM
New ZealandAlpine Fault: Four things to know about NZ's big quake-makerEmergency planners begin a three-part exercise readying NZ for a major Alpine Fault quake.11 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelDoC has 'lost patience' with IT vendor as Great Walks site crashes againWebsite stumbles after 40 per cent of Milford bookings come from overseas tourists.30 May 12:34 AM
New ZealandSounds to Town: Dunedin ultra-marathon runner to tackle 617km non-stop over five daysGlen Sutton will undertake the colossal challenge for charity02 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand's most 'Instagrammable' locations revealedA newly released ranking, based on Instagram data, shows the country's most popular spots.28 Feb 01:55 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWill new ministers push back over 'incoherent' $16.5m plan to stop Milford Sound over-tourism?Tourism Minister says some of the Milford Opportunities Project plans are 'incoherent'.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTourist death: DoC launch investigation after young girl fell from rock near viewing platformThe Department of Conservation will launch an internal investigation into the death.25 Jan 11:53 PM
