New ZealandAfter tragedy on Mt Cook: What needs to change?Mountaineer and son of Sir Edmund Hillary, Peter Hillary discusses safety improvements on the mountain. Video / Herald NowWatch27 Nov 07:27 PM
Christchurch'The kindest possible man': Mother mourns American lawyer son who died on Aoraki Mt CookRescuers found the two missing climbers deceased near Aoraki Mt Cook's summit.26 Nov 09:41 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday November 25, 2025Afternoon Headlines | Climbers found dead on Mount Cook, crews extinguish Waiuku blaze | Tuesday November 24, 2025 Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Nov 11:57 PM
New Zealand‘Breathtaking’: Moment avalanche descends South Island mountain captured on film30 Oct 09:35 PM
New Zealand'Not a sensible place to be': Warning issued after group caught in avalancheDramatic footage shared on social media shows the people suddenly being swept away. 07 Sep 02:07 AM
WorldBus plunges 300m in Sri Lanka, killing 15 touristsThe bus hit another vehicle before crashing through guardrails on a mountain road in Ella.05 Sep 05:47 AM
WorldSearch suspended for Russian climber stranded on Kyrgyzstan's highest peakAn Italian climber died on August 15 trying to save the injured woman.25 Aug 08:01 AM
New Zealand'Serious injuries': Cyclist airlifted to hospital after Woodhill Forest incidentEmergency services rushed to the forest's mountain bike park after a crash today.02 Aug 01:58 AM
SportOlympic champion’s wish not to risk lives to save her before mountaineering death'Her wish was to leave her body on the mountain in such a case.'30 Jul 09:46 PM
WorldSoaring heat driving Italy’s tourists to the Alps – and into deadly terrainMore than 80 hikers have died this year, many slipping and falling from steep paths.28 Jul 10:55 PM
New ZealandHigh Noon Express opening marks opening of Mt Ruapehu ski season The High Noon Express chairlift has a vertical rise of 398m, offloading at 2322m.22 Jul 10:02 PM
New ZealandCoroner urges caution after fatal Mt Ruapehu skiing accidentIan Howat, 64, fell in icy conditions on Mt Ruapehu, suffering fatal injuries.22 Jul 12:25 AM
New ZealandFamily seeks answers over woman's death on Mt RuapehuThe coroner's report is pending, adding to their long wait for closure. 13 Jul 09:12 PM
TravelLive octopus and martial arts classes: What South Korea is really like The destination is like no other place on Earth. 01 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt considering 'demolition' for Chateau Tongariro, deemed a ‘fiscal risk’ in Budget 2025Options are being investigated for the site, 'including demolition'.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTūroa Ski Field amps up for winter seasonAfter a period of uncertainty, Tūroa Ski Field is ready for the 2025 season.28 May 01:03 AM
WorldMan rescued from Mt Fuji twice in one weekA Chinese student was airlifted from the mountain. Four days later, he was rescued again.28 Apr 09:36 AM
New ZealandFamily rescued in near-freezing conditions on Mt Taranaki'The family had changed their plans without informing anyone.'24 Apr 03:37 AM
New Zealand‘We want our mountain back’: Hundreds climb Mt Kahurānaki to support Ngāti Kahungunu land returnAbout 150 people climbed Mt Kahurānaki, some on foot, others on horseback.16 Apr 02:18 AM
New ZealandMissing possum trapper in South Island found Food and gear left at Cedar Hut had remained untouched since March 30.16 Apr 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘All careers end in failure’: Finance guru on how to retire comfortablyFinancial expert Martin Hawes on three big mistakes people make planning for retirement.05 Apr 05:38 AM
New ZealandLife on the edge of NZ’s highest peak: Inside the Aoraki/Mt Cook rescue team The Herald joined the highly-trained group on a hair-raising training mission. 28 Mar 04:00 PM
Travel newsPopular day hike deceptively dangerousEaster visitors are warned not to be complacent about the Tongariro Crossing.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom e-bikes to viaducts: What to expect on Whanganui’s new trailRiders can see landmarks like the Taonui and Hāpuawhenua Viaducts.14 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Latest incidents a reminder of dangers of NZ's alpine environmentOPINION: Tramping deaths are a reminder to all of our unforgiving wilderness.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Exposed and difficult terrain': Female tramper dies in fall at Mt Aspiring National ParkHer death has been referred to the coroner.26 Feb 05:36 AM
New ZealandDesperate mum holding out hope for her only son missing in remote NZ wildernessArgentine Hector Gaston Artigau dreamt of travelling the world. He went missing last week.09 Feb 10:24 PM
