New Zealand'Help me': Ranger describes agonising search for missing tramperWith the weather deteriorating, DoC rangers had to pause their search until first light.17 Jan 07:20 PM
New ZealandSH6 Nelson to Blenheim to be closed for seven weeks, storm repairsSH6 from Hira to Ronga Rd, Rai Valley, will close from November 1 to December 18.10 Oct 06:33 AM
New ZealandDeluge closes parts of Abel Tasman and Queen Charlotte tracksDoC staff say the full extent of damage from last week's deluge was not yet known.24 Aug 04:16 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing trampers suspended as bad weather sets inUnfavourable conditions have meant both air and land-based searches are not safe.24 May 11:48 PM
New ZealandGreen MP joins local leaders to launch climate forumGreen MP James Shaw said climate change response is now being seen around the country.29 Feb 03:31 AM
New ZealandNelsonians longest living in New ZealandLatest Statistics New Zealand figures show Nelson residents live the longest.19 Feb 11:12 PM
New ZealandBody in car at bottom of cliff believed to be missing manMan found in car at bottom of cliff in Buller Gorge24 Dec 04:49 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelComment | Jetstar: So long, and thanks for all the cheap flightsWinston Aldworth says Jetstar's withdrawal from the regions will hit travellers' wallets25 Sep 01:29 AM
New ZealandMind the gap: House-movers get into tight spot'It was just a pretty skinny fit and it took a little bit of wriggling to get it through.'28 Aug 07:17 AM
New ZealandWeather delays search for missing British tramperThe search for a 49-year-old British man, missing in the Tararua Range, continues today.03 Jun 08:15 PM
New ZealandStricken tramper died after battling -16C wind chill in blizzardTwo others were airlifted to safety in a dramatic blizzard rescue.02 Jun 07:17 AM
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 ZealandTramper found dead in Nelson Lakes National ParkTramper's body due to be airlifted out of the Mt Robert Range area.14 Jul 11:34 PM
New ZealandFriends pay tribute to 'beautiful soul'The free-spirited woman who died at Maruia Falls was a "beautiful soul", friends say.24 Dec 07:20 AM
New ZealandInjured skier rescued after locator beacon alertA skier who suffered an injury in a remote part of the South Island was flown to safety.27 Aug 05:01 AM
New ZealandGastro bug hits tramping partyA group of trampers has been struck down with a gastro bug in the Nelson Lakes National Park.31 Dec 01:22 AM
New ZealandWomen feared in trouble in Nelson LakesA personal emergency locator beacon has been activated near Angelus Hut between Lake Rotoiti and Lake Rotoroa.17 Dec 09:45 PM
New ZealandChopper rescues teen tramper in NelsonThe girl injured herself while tramping with her family at Upper Travers Hut late on Sunday afternoon.03 Oct 07:17 AM
New ZealandRescued campers 'rather foolish', say policeTwo trampers were rescued from a mountain in Nelson Lakes National Park after spending a night exposed to -18C and falling snow.05 Sep 09:27 PM
New ZealandTramper missing in Nelson Lakes National ParkPolice are looking for a tramper who has failed to return to collect gear left in a hut.16 Apr 07:31 PM
New ZealandInjured tramper rescued in Nelson areaA 60-year-old female tramper has been rescued this morning after injuring herself while trekking in the Nelson area.20 Feb 03:44 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing tourist scaled backThe search for a missing German tourist has been scaled back after two more days of fruitless searching.07 Mar 04:30 PM
TravelSouth Island: On the track to enlightenmentGeoff Cumming finds he has plenty of time to think on one of New Zealand's Great Walks.28 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandAlpine searchers find bodyExpert alpine searchers have found a body in the Nelson Lakes National Park area while searching for missing British tramper Andrew Ian Wyatt.27 Dec 04:38 AM
New ZealandWinds block search for tramperHigh winds forecast for the Nelson Lakes area today are expected to frustrate searchers for a British tramper.25 Dec 04:30 PM
