New ZealandGrim discovery in NZ's mountain airThey're tiny, toxic and now, scientists have discovered, blowing in our mountain air.24 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelEverest climbers will have to take their poo home this year'Our mountains have begun to stink.'08 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandExperts warn trampers to be prepared on Tongariro Alpine Crossing'It’s things like walking the track in jandals.'07 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuThe redress deed Te Ruruku Pūtakerongo is not yet legally binding.Taranaki Māori leaders fear maunga deal at risk.05 Feb 05:34 PM
New ZealandCouple rescued from Mt Ruapehu in dead of night as 'intense' weather sets inThe couple hoped to get off the mountain before bad weather set in, but became lost.29 Jan 08:17 PM
New ZealandKiwi involved in fatal British Columbia heli crash named, family 'heartbroken'Lewis Ainsworth is survived by his parents, partner and 10-year-old daughter.29 Jan 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelThis is the most northern settlement that you can visit on EarthDon't expect crowds. The North Pole is just 1000 kilometres away.09 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandFourteen Kiwis brave Nepal winter on journey to Mt Everest base campHarsh conditions are taking a toll on a winter expedition group in the Nepali Himalayas.05 Jan 06:15 AM
New ZealandRuapehu Alpine Lifts asset value ‘significantly lower’ than estimate, millions owed to creditorsThe first receivership report for the ski lifts company has been released.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow to climb Mt Everest in WhanganuiGeorge Davey is now preparing ride the length of New Zealand.03 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldGhosts on the glacier: Incredible find reignites 50-year mysteryNYT: Bad vibes, conflicting stories and odd injuries - were two climbers killed in 1973?02 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandThe Havelock North man who made our mountains saferHamish McCostie has been recognised for services to outdoor recreation, Search & Rescue.29 Dec 04:00 PM
Rugby'More complex than cannibalism': The true story behind Andean plane crashFilm set to tell dramatic tale of survivors from Uruguayan Air Force Flight F571 in 1972.21 Dec 05:00 AM
KahuMt Taranaki's car park and ski field to be connected by 110m-long suspension bridgeThe Government-funded project looks to be ready by April.14 Nov 05:46 PM
KahuConsultation opens on National Park name changeThere's also a proposal to change the name of National Park's railway station.07 Nov 01:23 AM
TravelClimbing, mountain biking and tree topping: NZ’s best adventure travel activitiesThese local spots offer all the adrenaline you could ever want - not too far from home.13 Oct 07:00 PM
TravelCyclists enjoy surprise royal encounter in Scottish mountainsThe lone figure was none other than the King, on a walk to the royal bothy.10 Oct 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Why not break a record': Retiree climbs Mount Kinabalu for SPCA'You're forced to navigate around big boulders, stones, and granite rock'16 Sep 04:50 AM
TravelWant a Canadian mountain lake all to yourself? Here's where to goDiscover Nordegg, Alberta's hidden gem – Rockies without the crowds!07 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandDramatic rescue: Two climbers saved near summit of NZ's tallest peakRescue at altitude over 3300m one of the highest in recent years.05 Sep 12:39 AM
TravelNZ's top mountain-view restaurants for peak dining experiencesWhy hike New Zealand's peaks when you can dine on them?31 Aug 02:35 AM
Travel'Bittersweet' birthday for ski fields: Parties, ploughs and discount passesThere are bumper birthday celebrations at a couple of ski fields this week.28 Aug 06:30 PM
KahuTaranaki Maunga deal gets popular tickTaranaki’s eight iwi have voted overwhelmingly to approve the redress deal.26 Aug 06:12 AM
TravelBali travel operator speaks out on tourism rules as Task Force put visitors on noticeThe crackdown goes beyond eat, pray, pamphlet, as Bali's Tourism Task force start work.21 Aug 12:05 AM
New Zealand'I wandered about in a daze': What it was like being part of the Erebus recovery teamColin Monteath recalls his work after the plane crash that killed all 257 people onboard.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘The nights go on forever’: Mother's vigil for her missing sonPaula Namana lit a fire in the hut every night, waiting for the return of her son.18 Aug 05:23 AM
New ZealandMinisters apologise for ‘flawed’ engagement with iwi over Ruapehu skifieldsDocuments have been released under the Official Information Act.15 Aug 06:00 PM
OpinionK2 death shows 'unsavoury side' of professional mountain climbingOPINION: Top climber defends walking past a dying Sherpa in pursuit of a climbing record.13 Aug 10:34 PM
World'Left to die': Investigation launched after K2 climbers walk past dying man on way to summitNorwegian climber's team were accused of putting the record ahead of the man.13 Aug 03:09 AM
WorldBodies of three hikers found on 'treacherous' ridge in the Scottish HighlandsA search for the trio began on Saturday night when they didn't return from hiking.07 Aug 10:25 PM
New Zealand$30m and apology for iwi who paid the price for the nation's developmentThe tribes' areas of interest include the middle reaches of the Whanganui River.30 Jul 04:10 AM
New ZealandNew feathered residents carry message of hopeFour kākāpō are now living at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari in Waikato.22 Jul 10:30 PM
New ZealandNew boardwalk on summit of Mt EdenThe boardwalk promises to accommodate sightseers while reducing the environmental impact.26 Jun 05:06 AM
New ZealandEfforts underway to rescue man stranded on iceberg in glacier lakeThe man does not appear to have any injuries, apart from being cold.23 Jun 08:38 AM
