New ZealandFirefighters tackle 12-hour climb for charityFirefighters will climb Mauao for 12 hours to raise funds for a good cause.09 Feb 03:55 PM
New ZealandWill he be the first in 30 years? American chasing NZ’s 100-peak challengeIt has only been done once before, by a Kiwi climber, who took 30 years to complete it.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Definitely a little unusual’: Summer snow surprises South IslandSnow is falling on Mt Hutt as cold southerlies sweep across the South Island.27 Jan 12:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe vanished: 62 people have disappeared without trace on NZ’s tallest peak'To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die.'07 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelReady to conquer an NZ Great Walk?It's always a good time to plan your next Great Walk in New Zealand.06 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandFriend of missing Aoraki Mt Cook climbers looking for closurePolice said they believe the men took a fall while climbing around the mountain.07 Dec 04:01 AM
New ZealandPolice believe trio missing on Aoraki/Mt Cook are deadPolice believe evidence found on mountain suggests a triple tragedy.06 Dec 03:29 AM
New Zealand'Absolute tragedy': Memorial service planned for man missing on Aoraki Mt CookKurt Blair is one of the three climbers presumed to have suffered a fatal fall.05 Dec 01:16 AM
New ZealandAoraki/Mt Cook rescue: Search remains on hold amid strong windsThree climbers have been missing since Monday and are presumed dead from a fatal fall. 04 Dec 08:50 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely shattered': Friends, family of climber missing on Mt Cook pay tributeThe search for the three foreigners will not be able to continue until tomorrow.04 Dec 05:11 AM
New ZealandAoraki Mt Cook search: Police reveal grave concerns for missing climbersThe three climbers are believed to have suffered a fatal fall.03 Dec 11:28 PM
New ZealandAoraki Mt Cook rescue: Missing climbers named, fears of fatal fallThe men were visiting New Zealand from America and Canada when they went missing. 03 Dec 12:26 AM
New ZealandClimbers missing on Aoraki/Mt Cook: Weather continues to hamper search effortThe climbers didn't arrive for their prearranged transport at 8.30am yesterday. 02 Dec 07:05 PM
New Zealand‘Fierce' Christchurch lawyer dies in Aussie cliff fallLee Lee Heah has died in Australia in a fall from a cliff while climbing. 21 Nov 12:10 AM
SportNew sporting event to debut in NZ with $1m economic boostEvent to showcase NZ riders, boost economy, and highlight sustainability in Queenstown.26 Oct 12:26 AM
WorldHis remains have been found on Everest, but who was the real Sandy Irvine?The discovery of Irvine's boot has reignited debate over who reached the summit first.12 Oct 08:15 PM
TravelWahine Māori aims to be the first to summit EverestHolly Beckham has turned away from years of addiction with a new goal - climbing Everest.12 Oct 02:42 AM
WorldDiscovery of climber’s boot could solve mystery of who conquered Everest firstWere Hillary and Norgay first to summit? Discovery of climber's remains may change that.11 Oct 06:53 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelFollowing Norway’s national painter through a landscape of mountains and fjordsExploring the artistic legacy of symbolist painter Harald Sohlberg.10 Oct 11:00 PM
KahuAncestral maunga around Auckland to close during Guy FawkesMountain authority to close 14 Auckland maunga during firework season.08 Oct 06:17 PM
WorldBritish and American climbers missing on Himalayas mountain after food fell down ravineFears grow for Fay Manners and Michelle Dvorak.06 Oct 05:08 AM
New Zealand'A bloody legend': Guide killed in avalanche living his best life, family sayBrett Evans, 38, was killed in an avalanche in Canterbury last week.29 Sep 07:52 PM
New ZealandAvalanche death: Victim named as Brett Evans, 38, remembered as 'loved friend'It happened about midday yesterday near Mt Arrowsmith in Ashburton Lakes.26 Sep 05:33 AM
New ZealandInjured climbers trapped overnight on Mt Cook, weather hampers rescue effortsThe injured pair spent the night high up the mountain, hemmed in by bad weather.17 Sep 11:26 PM
New ZealandFormer NZ pro cyclist who died in China was a ‘humble guy’ who ‘loved adventures’Nathan Dahlberg competed in 1988 and 1989 Tour de France and 1990 Giro d’Italia.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Mountain Film Festival brings adventure to Gisborne's Dome CinemaAward-winning film Inshallah to feature at NZ Mountain Film Festival at Gisborne's Dome.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandStunning capture of Milky Way over Tongariro National ParkPhotographer Larn Berge talks about his journey to take a 180-degree panorama of the Milky Way over the snowy caps of Mount Ruapehu and Mount Ngāuruhoe. Video / Larn BergeWatch08 Aug 12:14 AM
New ZealandAuckland scientist’s death on Mt Ruapehu a ‘freak accident’ climbing with friendsWednesday Davis died on Saturday after falling while climbing Mt Ruapehu.02 Jul 07:57 AM
New Zealand‘Beautiful person’: Woman who died climbing Mt Ruapehu was young Auckland uni scientistWednesday Davis graduated in 2022 with a Masters in Marine Science and worked at the uni.01 Jul 06:58 AM
New ZealandWoman dies after Mt Ruapehu climbing accidentA group were climbing on the eastern side when the tragedy struck today.29 Jun 07:25 AM
New ZealandUp to 70 people collaborate to restore native habitat on Manaia MaungaThe event was underpinned by Māori knowledge, with the mountain regarded as an ancestor.11 Jun 10:15 PM
Travel newsEverest ego trip: Videos of rope queues expose climber congestionA glaciologist and author calls it 'the worst kind of adventure capitalism'.24 May 03:34 AM
TravelEverest Inc. author on the fall of Kiwi guiding and the mountain's biggest mythSuperhuman achievement or package holiday on a rope?23 May 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Adventure sports must be safe, but risks will never be zeroOPINION: People have to know what they are getting themselves in for.06 May 05:00 PM
