TravelFrozen tears on Mt EverestThis Wednesday marks the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s ascent to the top of Mt Everest with Sherpa Tenzing Norgay. Rebecca Kennedy journeys to base camp and gains a sense of what Sir Ed loved about the ‘Holy Himalayas’.26 May 03:00 AM
WorldPlane with foreign tourists crashes in NepalNepal police say a small plane with foreign tourists has crashed while attempting to land at a mountain airstrip in northern Nepal.16 May 03:57 AM
TravelNepal: What to do in KathmanduThere's plenty to do in this landlocked nation - even if you don't pack crampons.28 Apr 11:00 PM
TravelNepal: Preparing for the hikeFor many hikers to Everest Base Camp in Nepal, adding an extra hike to the top of nearby mountain Kala Pattar is out of the question.27 Apr 03:00 AM
TravelNepal: Taking on the challengeBlack fingers claw at your neck. The zip of your windcheater is yanked away from your red raw chin.25 Apr 03:00 AM
TravelOn top of the world - a return to NepalAfter nearly 20 years, Shane Boocock returns to the Himalayas, now an adventure tourist hotspot, and knocks off his own mini Everest.26 Oct 03:00 AM
TravelMt Everest: High-altitude contemplationHaley McCrystal touches base in the 'Land of Gods'.25 Jan 11:00 PM
TravelNepal: Away with a roarWith help from an elephant, Greg Roughan finally tracks down his quarry.25 Sep 04:30 PM
WorldNepalis set out to find true scale of mysterious EverestIn an effort end generations of controversy, the authorities in Nepal will try to ascertain the precise height of the world's biggest mountain.22 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandYoungest on Hillary's Everest team diesSherpa mountaineer Nawang Gombu, the youngest member of the climbing team that first scaled Mount Everest, has died.24 Apr 09:25 PM
New ZealandTaking schools to remotest of kidsNo roads, no phones, no power. But that doesn't get in the way of two Auckland ad men who are bringing schools to Southeast Asia's poorest kids - by motorbike. Kirsten Warner meets them.26 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandCricket star sets off for biggest challengeFollowing in the steps of Sir Edmund Hillary on world's highest mountain will benefit charity for children25 Mar 05:40 PM
LifestyleTiffany Singh's favourite thingsArt with a conscience is Tiffany Singh's passion. We find out what else the artist is into.26 Feb 04:30 PM
EntertainmentTV Pick of the week: BBC KnowledgeThere are a few reinventions afoot this week in the world of information TV, with the Documentary Channel becoming BBC Knowledge and TVNZ's digital and freeview channel's 6 and 7 merging into one.24 Feb 06:00 PM
WorldDicaprio, Putin and the all-star plot to save tigersRussian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and actor Leonardo DiCaprio are an unlikely pairing of figureheads in the fight to save the tiger.25 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelNepal: Everest trek a real treatMark Inglis tells of the charity which sees him taking Kiwis to the Himalaya.22 Sep 12:00 AM
Airlines<i>Gill South</i>: Working for the greater good also makes good business senseSocial entrepreneurs have plenty of lessons to offer more conventional managers.01 Aug 05:15 PM
WorldNepalese Govt under pressure to protect rhinosAt least 28 rhinos, an endangered species, have died in the past year.15 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandCampaign to knock Hillary off his summitA campaign is underway to try and prove a British climber beat Sir Edmund Hillary to the summit of Mt Everest.28 May 04:00 PM
