TravelHow I learned about altitude sickness the hard wayPreparation? Prescription drugs? Yak butter? Here's how to treat acute mountain sickness.18 Oct 08:10 PM
New Zealand'One sneeze from death': Hunter's 40m gully plungeHis heroic mates kept him alive in the freezing conditions as he plunged into hypothermia.11 Oct 08:09 PM
EntertainmentStraight up: the daunting challenge of El CapitanA mountain-climbing documentary is breaking box-office records because it's great04 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldCanada's legendary Ogopogo lake monster surfacesNew footage of Canada's answer to the Loch Ness monster has emerged.29 Sep 08:45 PM
New ZealandBrother's tribute to climber who died in crater lake fall"What started as a simple hobby turned into a passion for him ... he was in love with NZ."24 Sep 09:27 PM
LifestyleMS woman conquers peak: 'Go mum!'Tracey Hall's inspiring uphill battle with MS. Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandWhat Antarctic discovery means for Southern AlpsA discovery in Antarctica has offered new insights into the Southern Alps' formation.25 Aug 10:54 PM
New ZealandTypes of buses and safety to come under more scrutinyTypes of buses will be key to public service transport planned for Ruapehu14 Aug 06:00 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Make adventurers, not taxpayers, pay for their rescuesCOMMENT: Mountaineers might be more careful if they knew they'll pay for their rescue.08 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandTūroa chair lift out of action for at least a weekTūroa's six-seater chair lift will be closed for at least a week while repairs are made.06 Aug 06:03 AM
New ZealandSecond rescue in five years for AussieThe Australian had been rescued from the area in a major helicopter mission back in 2013.04 Aug 09:17 AM
New ZealandTeen rescued after two days stranded on mountainThe 19-year-old tourist was stuck in bad weather in the Tararua Crossing.25 Jul 12:49 AM
WorldClimber found alive after going missing in the HimalayasDefiant climber was still trying to descend mountain when a drone spotted him.20 Jul 10:10 PM
New ZealandGales tipped for Wellington and south as cold front moves inWinds of up to 120 km/h expected in the South Island today and in Wellington tonight.20 Jul 07:44 PM
New ZealandFound: Edmund Hillary's passport applicationPassport applications of Ed Hillary and other notable Kiwis have been revealed.19 Jul 05:17 AM
New ZealandCEO and mates hit marathon high in NepalThe Everest marathon is tough - but the opportunity of a lifetime, as DHB chief found.29 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandWaioeka Gorge stays shut for daysCrews working hard to re-open road but firms call for more permanent solution.26 Jun 09:20 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Story of Mauao told in new bookThe first children's book on Mauao will be released. Made with funding from NZ On Air.01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSnowfalls fuelling skiing excitementWhile skiers now can feast on pre-winter photos, 100 years ago the sport barely existed.23 May 03:19 AM
New ZealandStorm punishes with winds, rain and snowStormy weather for much of central New Zealand and South Island.20 May 04:40 AM
New Zealand80-year-old woman rescued after breaking leg on walkThe rescue was one of four the organisation carried out yesterday.07 Apr 08:34 PM
WorldTreasure map leading gold diggers to their deathThose who set out on this modern day treasure hunt have a habit of not returning.25 Feb 03:32 AM
WorldOne saved, one awaiting rescue at Nanga ParbatPakistani military helicopters are still trying to rescue climber from 'killer mountain'.28 Jan 01:26 AM
New Zealand'He's a god': Hillary's greatest legacyTen years after his death, Ed Hillary's legacy lives on strongly05 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldNepal bans solo climbers from EverestNepal has banned solo climbers from scaling its mountains in a bid to reduce accidents.30 Dec 08:16 PM
New ZealandNZ's glaciers have shrunk by a third in areaNew Zealand's glaciers have shrunk in area by one third since over the past four decades.14 Dec 02:30 AM
New ZealandHigh-altitude rescue on Mt CookTwo helicopters called for climbers caught in rock fall near summit.26 Nov 02:39 AM
All BlacksLong-lost connection between Kiwi greatsSir John Kirwan travelled to Nepal to trace the footsteps of a high-achieving relative.18 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldMiracle survival after avalanche buries climbersAn avalanche buried climbers on Kyrgyzstan peak but incredibly all survived. Source: NewsflareWatch02 Nov 08:14 PM
New ZealandSkiers make dangerous Mt Cook Caroline descentThe "outrageous" descent comes nearly 47 years after climbers first ascended the face.28 Oct 12:28 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand farewells a legendary mountaineerLegendary mountaineer Edmund Cotter passed away on October 19 at the age of 90.22 Oct 04:46 AM
New ZealandAussie pair rescued from RemarkablesThe two were rescued by helicopter after ten hours shivering on an exposed, high ledge.21 Oct 11:07 PM
TravelTable Mountain: Deadlier than Mt EverestIt's one of the world's most majestic mountains but also one of the most deadly.07 Oct 07:28 PM
New ZealandRock collapse shunts Mt Cook hut 9 metresFears that spontaneous mountainside collapse would kill hut occupants27 Sep 12:00 AM
