New ZealandDeath of Alaskan climber in South Island 'genuine accident'Nicole Leman, 27, died on December 9, 2015, after she fell negotiating a waterfall face.03 Aug 12:25 AM
New ZealandMt Aspiring climber to be flown off as soon as weather allowsHe's probably sat there going over where he went wrong wondering if this would be the end.02 Aug 08:07 PM
New Zealand'Extraordinary': Aussie climber missing on Mt Aspiring found aliveAn Australian climber missing on Mt Aspiring for more than 48 hours has been found alive.02 Aug 07:10 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing Aussie man on Mt Aspiring delayedHelicopter had to turn back because of weather, but rescuers say he could still be alive.02 Aug 01:59 AM
New ZealandBad weather hampers rescue of 'lightly equipped' climberRescuers were encouraged by movement of the man's emergency beacon yesterday.01 Aug 07:32 PM
New ZealandMan dies on Routeburn TrackPolice were called to the Routeburn Track early this morning. A man was found dead.11 May 10:57 PM
New ZealandLucky escapes for Mt Aspiring solo trampersMale tramper was not able to raise the alarm when he found himself in trouble.09 Mar 02:54 AM
New ZealandCyclone Fehi: The latestState Highway 6 has reopened, but some still remain without power on the West Coast.03 Feb 12:31 AM
New ZealandOverloading caused fatal chopper crashOne person died and six injured, after the 2014 helicopter crash near Wanaka.07 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandSkiers rescued off peak in Southern AlpsTwo foreign skiers survived a freezing night on a mountain after conditions deteriorated.20 Jul 01:42 AM
New ZealandOur real-life heroes honouredThose in search and rescue often put their lives on the line. These are their stories.10 May 06:30 AM
BusinessDecision to pump water under World Heritage Area defendedA director of the West Coast water export company - which finds itself at the centre of a public maelstrom 25 years after resource 06 Jan 02:29 AM
BusinessProposed pipeline under World Heritage Area on West CoastControversial pipeline would carry water under land and the seabed, pumped into ocean tankers.05 Jan 03:04 AM
New Zealand'Climbers, make sure you make it home'The death of a young Czech man who fell several hundred metres on Mt Aspiring is "tragic", the Mountain Safety Council says.29 Dec 09:13 AM
New ZealandAuthorities track Czech climber's familyCzech embassy helping contact dead climber's family.28 Dec 11:25 PM
New ZealandCzech climber dies after Mt Aspiring fallA man has died after falling several hundred metres on to the Therma Glacier at Mt Aspiring.28 Dec 04:29 AM
New ZealandClimbers lucky to be alive after 200m fallRescuers say it's fortunate there wasn't a double fatality after two climbers fell 200m at Mt Aspiring.19 Dec 11:29 PM
New ZealandTourists rescued from Mt Aspiring parkTwo tourists in Mt Aspiring National Park on the West Coast have been airlifted to safety after getting trapped by a swollen river.15 Jan 08:15 AM
New ZealandLack of tramping experience proved fatalSevere weather, fatigue and lack of tramping experience have been highlighted as factors in the death of a US exchange student in the Mt Aspiring National Park in the Southern Alps.30 Sep 02:01 AM
New ZealandMissing climber's belongings found in hutPolice have found a sleeping bag and other items believed to belong to missing climber Simon Bell.04 Feb 05:31 PM
New ZealandAlpine climbing mystery: Where's Simon?A mountaineer aiming to conquer a record 100 NZ peaks - and who once saved a companion's life in a daring rescue - is missing in Mt Aspiring National Park.03 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBody of journalist found by tramperThe body of a well-regarded music journalist who went missing while tramping in Mount Aspiring National Park has been found.23 Jan 04:35 AM
New ZealandTributes for lost tramper Scott OliverFriends of Scott "Brock" Oliver are coming to terms with news the lively DJ and journalist is presumed drowned after going missing in high country.07 Jan 06:16 AM
New ZealandMissing tramper 'drowned'A tramper who went missing in a remote and rugged part of the South Island is likely to have been swept away by strong currents before drowning in a gorge.05 Jan 11:56 PM
New ZealandMissing tramper: Tracks found near riverSearchers looking for a tramper missing in rugged country in the South Island have found tracks leading to a river - but none coming out.05 Jan 09:17 PM
New Zealand'Intensive search' fails to find missing tramperAn intensive search has failed to find a tramper who went missing in "extremely difficult" terrain in Mt Aspiring National Park last night.05 Jan 06:56 AM
TravelAn aspirational journeyJosie Dale contemplates the dark green silence of the Matukituki Valley.03 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandMt Aspiring death: Body recoveredThe body of a 21-year-old climber who slipped and fell to his death on Mt Aspiring last night has been recovered by a search team.25 Aug 03:27 AM
TravelTramping: We did it our wayIntrepid trampers or a bunch of softies? Pam Neville puts the case for guided walks.17 Aug 12:00 AM
TravelHigh on the South's rugged majestyAwe-inspiring mountain country amply rewards tramper Conor MacHugh.01 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandMan being interviewed after park fireThe Department of Conservation is interviewing a man in connection with a fire that burnt more than 100ha of forest and tussock land high in the Mt Aspiring National Park.03 Dec 11:59 PM
New ZealandDoC replacing Rob Roy glacier swing bridgeThe Department of Conservation is planning to replace the swing bridge on the walking track leading to the Roy Roy glacier in the Mt Aspiring National Park.25 Mar 09:03 PM
