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Types of buses will be key to public service transport planned for Ruapehu
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Hosking: Make adventurers, not taxpayers, pay for their rescues
COMMENT: Mountaineers might be more careful if they knew they'll pay for their rescue.
Tūroa chair lift out of action for at least a week
Tūroa's six-seater chair lift will be closed for at least a week while repairs are made.
Second rescue in five years for Aussie
The Australian had been rescued from the area in a major helicopter mission back in 2013.
Teen rescued after two days stranded on mountain
The 19-year-old tourist was stuck in bad weather in the Tararua Crossing.
Climber found alive after going missing in the Himalayas
Defiant climber was still trying to descend mountain when a drone spotted him.
Gales tipped for Wellington and south as cold front moves in
Winds of up to 120 km/h expected in the South Island today and in Wellington tonight.
Found: Edmund Hillary's passport application
Passport applications of Ed Hillary and other notable Kiwis have been revealed.
CEO and mates hit marathon high in Nepal
The Everest marathon is tough - but the opportunity of a lifetime, as DHB chief found.
Waioeka Gorge stays shut for days
Crews working hard to re-open road but firms call for more permanent solution.
Local Focus: Story of Mauao told in new book
The first children's book on Mauao will be released. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Snowfalls fuelling skiing excitement
While skiers now can feast on pre-winter photos, 100 years ago the sport barely existed.
Storm punishes with winds, rain and snow
Stormy weather for much of central New Zealand and South Island.
80-year-old woman rescued after breaking leg on walk
The rescue was one of four the organisation carried out yesterday.
Treasure map leading gold diggers to their death
Those who set out on this modern day treasure hunt have a habit of not returning.
One saved, one awaiting rescue at Nanga Parbat
Pakistani military helicopters are still trying to rescue climber from 'killer mountain'.
'He's a god': Hillary's greatest legacy
Ten years after his death, Ed Hillary's legacy lives on strongly
Nepal bans solo climbers from Everest
Nepal has banned solo climbers from scaling its mountains in a bid to reduce accidents.
NZ's glaciers have shrunk by a third in area
New Zealand's glaciers have shrunk in area by one third since over the past four decades.
High-altitude rescue on Mt Cook
Two helicopters called for climbers caught in rock fall near summit.
Long-lost connection between Kiwi greats
Sir John Kirwan travelled to Nepal to trace the footsteps of a high-achieving relative.
Miracle survival after avalanche buries climbers
An avalanche buried climbers on Kyrgyzstan peak but incredibly all survived. Source: Newsflare
Skiers make dangerous Mt Cook Caroline descent
The "outrageous" descent comes nearly 47 years after climbers first ascended the face.
New Zealand farewells a legendary mountaineer
Legendary mountaineer Edmund Cotter passed away on October 19 at the age of 90.
Aussie pair rescued from Remarkables
The two were rescued by helicopter after ten hours shivering on an exposed, high ledge.
Table Mountain: Deadlier than Mt Everest
It's one of the world's most majestic mountains but also one of the most deadly.
Rock collapse shunts Mt Cook hut 9 metres
Fears that spontaneous mountainside collapse would kill hut occupants
Mt Ruapehu eruption survivor's epic climb back
Ruapehu eruption survivor William Pike returns to Dome Shelter & reflects on past decade.
Editorial: Amputee's inspiring story
COMMENT: Climber's story shows how misfortune an enrich life.
Tongariro celebrates 130 years
National treasure: Tongariro celebrates 130 years as a national park
Sir Ed Hillary climbing bag for sale
Rare Sir Edmund Hillary climbing expedition bag surfaces at auction.
Widespread avalanche warnings hit NZ
Widespread snowfalls have raised avalanche warnings to the highest level in seven areas.
Missing champion skier found safe near Wanaka
Champion skier Tom Garatadour did not return as scheduled from backcountry ski trip.
High avalanche danger on 5 popular peaks
Avalanche risk now life-threatening in some of the country's popular trekking areas.