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Popular day hike deceptively dangerous
Easter visitors are warned not to be complacent about the Tongariro Crossing.
Editorial: Latest incidents a reminder of dangers of NZ's alpine environment
OPINION: Tramping deaths are a reminder to all of our unforgiving wilderness.
Woman dies after Mt Ruapehu climbing accident
A group were climbing on the eastern side when the tragedy struck today.
Kiwi trampers wanted for safety survey as incidents stubbornly high
Currently one in 203,703 trails end in disaster.
Couple rescued from Mt Ruapehu in dead of night as 'intense' weather sets in
The couple hoped to get off the mountain before bad weather set in, but became lost.
The Havelock North man who made our mountains safer
Hamish McCostie has been recognised for services to outdoor recreation, Search & Rescue.
Alpine tragedy: Love story ended on brink of couple's new life together
Paramedic Ian Harvey died after falling near a large slip during an alpine tramp.
Climber on phone to emergency services before he fell to his death
The two men were killed while climbing a mountain.
Warning signs missed: Swollen river swept students to their deaths
River crossing failures are a leading cause of tramper fatalities in New Zealand.
Fit, experienced tramper most likely tripped before drowning in creek
Stephanie Simpson was on a lone hike in Mt Aspiring National Park when she went missing.
Everest Day: Nepal wants New Zealand friendship marked
Just 190 visas have been granted to Kiwis since Covid.
The app that can save lives
New planning app for trampers & walkers ahead of another summer in the outdoors.