EntertainmentExclusive photos: Brad Pitt spotted filming in QueenstownThe Hollywood A-lister has kept a low profile since coming into NZ for his latest movie. 10 Mar 01:32 AM
EntertainmentBrad Pitt filming near Queenstown: Hollywood A-lister’s latest blockbuster under wayTown bustling with movie hype while megastar actor stays under radar.06 Mar 05:00 AM
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 ZealandMissing hiker’s belongings turn up in river, search hampered by bad conditions12 Feb 07:49 PM
New ZealandDesperate mum holding out hope for her only son missing in remote NZ wilderness09 Feb 10:24 PM
TravelBetween a rock and cliff face: Experience Wānaka's WildWireThe rock-climbing experience you need no rock-climbing experience for.01 Mar 04:31 PM
New ZealandMountaineers climb Aotearoa's highest peaks in one monthMountaineers climb New Zealand's highest peaks in a month.15 Dec 02:13 AM
New ZealandTramper rescued after falling in Mt Aspiring National ParkThe woman's safety locator beacon was activated at about 7.45am on Friday.11 Mar 09:14 PM
New ZealandClimber returns to Mt Aspiring to pay his respects to lost mates'Ruth sort of slipped ... caught Ralph off balance ... '16 Nov 05:33 PM
New ZealandRest in peace Angel: Devastated friends of British tramper pay tributeSimpson has been described as sparkly and infectious, with a great thirst for life.14 Feb 05:41 PM
New ZealandBody of missing British tramper foundStephanie Simpson was reported missing on Monday in Mt Aspiring National Park.14 Feb 06:22 AM
New ZealandItems of interest found narrow down search for tramperItems of interest have narrowed down a search for missing tramper Stephanie Simpson.13 Feb 10:34 PM
New Zealand'At their wits' end': Family of missing Brit tramper desperate for newsPolice say 16 LandSAR members and two dog teams will pick up search at daylight today.12 Feb 06:47 PM
New ZealandStudent found dead in Makarora River was keen tramperThe bodies of a man and a woman were found by members of the public at the weekend.12 Feb 12:01 AM
New ZealandMissing UK tramper: 'Desperate' parents fly to NZ to help in searchThermal imaging cameras to be used when search continues today for Stephanie Simpson.11 Feb 06:04 PM
New ZealandMissing British tramper: Police optimistic as desperate family wait32-year-old Stephanie Simpson was walking in Mt Aspiring National park over the weekend.10 Feb 11:20 PM
New ZealandWhere is Stephanie? Search continues for missing British tramperThe 32-year-old was due to return from her tramp near Wanaka on Saturday.10 Feb 07:01 PM
New ZealandWhere is Stephanie? Fears for missing UK woman in NZPolice will continue to search for the missing British tramper today.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFears growing for missing Southland tramperStephanie Simpson has not been seen or heard of since Friday.10 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandSecond body found in Mt Aspiring National ParkThe body was found in the same area where another body was found yesterday.08 Feb 08:28 AM
New ZealandExtreme winds force trampers to activate rescue beacon at Mt Aspiring National ParkTwo trampers were found exhausted and hypothermic in extreme weather conditions.12 Jan 02:28 AM
New ZealandSearch and rescue underway for climbers overdue from Mt EarnslawTwo climbers are overdue from a climb on Mt Earnslaw, in the South Island.27 Nov 09:24 PM
TravelTake nothing but memories, leave no geotagsDOC has teamed up with Leave No Trace New Zealand with a Kiwified code for outdoor ethics.28 Mar 03:35 AM
New ZealandInjured guide walks off Mt Aspiring after four days in hutThe guide was also a member of WanakaSAR.20 Dec 06:08 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain strands Dunedin high school pupilsA party of Otago Boys' High School pupils are marooned in a hut.08 Nov 03:27 AM
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 ZealandOz climber won't be asked to pay rescue costs"Without these rescue services and their dedicated staff, he might not have survived."05 Aug 01:34 AM
New ZealandAussie climber airlifted off Mt Aspiring, on his way to hospitalThe Australian man would likely not have lasted another night say those who found him.03 Aug 02:40 AM