WorldNepal's first female PM takes charge after deadly anti-corruption protestsMore than 50 people were killed in a week of unrest in the mountain nation.13 Sep 11:22 PM
TravelOne way to truly immerse yourself when visiting NepalTired of being a tourist? It may be time to try this travel approach. 12 Sep 07:30 PM
PremiumWorld‘I never imagined this’: Soldier describes Kathmandu in flamesNew York Times: Gen Z protesters want former chief justice as interim leader.12 Sep 05:23 AM
PremiumWorldThey inhaled gas and scaled Everest in days. Is it the future of mountaineering?27 May 11:27 PM
WorldPlans to replace Mt Everest Sherpas with drones branded ‘idiotic’Drones can transport 15kg, replacing tasks that took hours on foot.18 Mar 08:07 PM
New ZealandFormer minister takes leave to trek Mt Everest after controversyAndrew Bayly stepped down after grabbing a staffer's arm in an 'animated' discussion.10 Mar 03:51 AM
New ZealandWhat’s it like to be Sir Edmund Hillary’s grandson?The trust focuses on education, funding scholarships and renovating classrooms.01 Mar 10:00 PM
Travel newsKiwis in Tibet urged to register online following deadly quakeMFAT urges Kiwis currently overseas to register on SafeTravel following quake in Tibet.07 Jan 10:00 PM
WorldQuake in China’s Tibet kills 126 with tremors felt in Nepal, IndiaA devastating earthquake in China's remote Tibet region collapsed 'many buildings'.07 Jan 09:08 AM
Travel newsNepal suspends helicopters in Everest region after protestsLocals continue to demand action on environmental issues.06 Jan 09:06 PM
TravelOnly have a day in Kathmandu? Here's what to doI had 24 hours in Kathmandu, this is how I spent it.16 Nov 06:00 AM
WorldHis remains have been found on Everest, but who was the real Sandy Irvine?The discovery of Irvine's boot has reignited debate over who reached the summit first.12 Oct 08:15 PM
WorldDiscovery of climber’s boot could solve mystery of who conquered Everest firstWere Hillary and Norgay first to summit? Discovery of climber's remains may change that.11 Oct 06:53 PM
WorldMount Everest is growing even taller, study findsMount Everest's height increases as river capture erodes land.01 Oct 01:01 AM
TravelWhat to do when there’s a rhino in your gardenA wildlife experience like no other – in a very unexpected destination.23 Sep 07:00 AM
TravelBoots, blisters and bodyweight training: How fit do you need to be to do a Himalayan trek?Everything I did to prepare for an eight-day hike in Nepal.25 Aug 12:00 AM
Lifestyle‘Mind-blowing’: International student-turned-sommelier wins top industry titleSuraj GC has claimed one of hospitality's sought-after crowns.08 Aug 05:35 AM
WorldFamily members demand answers after fiery Nepal plane crash kills 18 peopleSmall jet went down during take-off at an airport in Kathmandu.26 Jul 03:53 AM
New ZealandNepalese nationals targeted in new fake job offers for cash scamNepalese Consulate issues immigration scam warning on Facebook.21 Jul 06:58 AM
WorldLandslide hits buses, kills 11 in NepalTwo buses full of people were swept away in a landslide over the weekend.15 Jul 09:32 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA champion Sherpa died guiding foreigners. Is it too dangerous?NYT: The profession offers a path out of poverty - but can often lead to premature death.17 Jun 01:08 AM
TravelTrekking in the Everest region is more than a walk in the parkWe head to the Himalayas for Sagarmāthā National Park and a sight of Nepal's famous peaks.03 Jun 05:30 PM
Travel newsEverest ego trip: Videos of rope queues expose climber congestionA glaciologist and author calls it 'the worst kind of adventure capitalism'.24 May 03:34 AM
TravelEverest Inc. author on the fall of Kiwi guiding and the mountain's biggest mythSuperhuman achievement or package holiday on a rope?23 May 07:30 PM
WorldLast surviving member of Edmund Hillary’s climbing team says Mt Everest is 'very dirty'The world’s highest peak is too crowded and too dirty now due to tourists, says sherpa.02 Mar 07:15 PM
TravelEverest climbers will have to take their poo home this year'Our mountains have begun to stink.'08 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘We’ve got to go and help’: Witness describes futile bid to save man’s life after e-scooter crashDad-of-two 'so hurt and sad' young man couldn’t be saved.01 Feb 03:00 AM
