WorldCovid: China cancels Everest climbs over fears of virus from NepalSeveral climbers have reported testing positive for Covid after returning from base camp.15 May 05:11 AM
WorldNepal's army digs mass graves to bury thousands of unclaimed Covid victimsAs in Delhi and Mumbai, Kathmandu's residents are dying at home and outside hospitals.14 May 02:20 AM
TravelKiwi operators can Everest season over Covid outbreaksNew Zealand's Everest tour operators scrap 2021 expeditions.13 May 09:14 PM
WorldTwo climbers first to die on Mt Everest's new seasonOne reached the summit, the other succumbed to exhaustion before getting there.13 May 05:46 AM
TravelCovid on Everest: China draws distancing border on summitChina is to enforce physical distancing to stop transmission from Nepal climbers.10 May 08:29 PM
World'Situation worse than India': Nation 'staring into Covid abyss'The Covid-19 crisis is engulfing a mountainous nation of 30 million people.10 May 06:00 PM
WorldSherpa guide scales Mount Everest for record 25th timeKami Rita and 11 other Sherpas were fixing ropes ready for this year's influx of climbers.08 May 03:28 AM
TravelKiwis caught up on Everest as Covid breaks out at base campThis season saw Everest's first case of Covid. Also, a record number of climbers.06 May 05:30 AM
New ZealandTo catch a serial killer: 'Absolutely gripping' - real-life hero of Netflix show lives in NZThe Serpent diplomat: 'I'd seen people dead before but... not in that manner.'27 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAs climbers return to Everest, an already dangerous ascent becomes extra perilousNew York Times: When is it safe to switch your surgical mask for an oxygen mask?07 Apr 07:00 AM
TravelHundreds of climbers to arrive for pandemic Everest season300 climbers are on their way to base camp, despite the pandemic.17 Mar 07:39 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn Nepal and across the world, child marriage is risingNew York Times: Pandemic worsened economic distress and factors that lead to such unions.08 Mar 10:12 PM
TravelNepal bans climbers for 'faking' Everest climb"He was crying profusely for failing to reach the summit."11 Feb 09:16 PM
TravelKiwi student makes the cut at World Photography AwardsThey show a snapshot in time at the small medical centre, before Nepal's borders closed.26 Jan 02:45 AM
TravelEverest grows as survey adds metre to tallest mountainSurveyors lost toes to frostbite in the hard fought international survey.08 Dec 08:09 PM
World'This time is different': Covid-19 cases skyrocket worldwideFrance, Russia, Nepal and a handful of US states are behind the massive spike in cases.11 Oct 11:47 PM
TravelWorld's most remote Irish bar: 'business 'll pick up'It's two days' hike from the nearest airport, with no roads to speak of.08 Aug 01:11 AM
New ZealandWatch: Two more Covid cases; Health boss' plea to 367 Kiwis dodging authoritiesThere are now 22 active cases in New Zealand.29 Jun 12:33 AM
World'Nothing like this in recent times': Photo of Mt Everest goes viralA view hidden for years has re-emerged.19 May 08:25 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldNepal makes yoga mandatory for schoolchildrenNew York TImes: Government says the course will promote a healthy, active lifestyle.17 Mar 11:29 PM
PremiumPremiumSportAfter deadly jam on Everest, Nepal delays new safety rulesNew York Times: New rules will not be imposed for the coming climbing season.08 Mar 10:38 PM
OpinionAngela Griffen: Reflecting on Fred HollowsComment: Frank, funny and user-friendly in a gruff sort of way, Fred was one of a kind.24 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus warning to NZ schools: Keep students away for 14 daysAny at-risk children or teachers should stay away for 14 days.27 Jan 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe merchants of thirstNew York Times: Private tanker operators are profiting from growing water scarcity.17 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandDiarrhoea, dehydration and fatigue: Kiwis rescued from Everest after nine-day climbFour trekkers suffering altitude sickness were choppered out.14 Jan 06:59 AM
New ZealandEmergency Mt Everest evacuation: Sick Kiwi climbers choppered to safetyA helicopter took the climbers off the mountain at an altitude of about 5000m.12 Jan 11:18 PM
Travel'Dead people and tourists': Carnage at the world's highest peakThose who survived Mt Everest's deadliest year describe chaos in a 'human traffic jam'.11 Jan 05:41 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIs Everest shrinking? Nepal on a mission to measure the world's tallest mountainWashington Post: Some scientists believe the world's tallest mountain may have shrunk.21 Oct 09:43 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe Everest climber whose traffic jam photo went viralNew York Times: "I'm glad I took that picture because it's helping to change the rules."19 Sep 08:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I held him for 20 minutes': Crash victim didn't die aloneThe crash brought back memories for one of the first members of the public on the scene.15 Sep 09:30 PM
New ZealandCouples kept apart in visa crackdownThe immigration minister says relationship visas can pose a significant fraud risk.30 Aug 04:50 AM
TravelNepal rewrites Everest rule book after deadly seasonNepal has rewritten the rules following a shambolic and deadly season on Everest.14 Aug 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldNew Everest rules could significantly limit who gets to climbNew York Times: New rules aim to weed out inexperienced climbers and reduce traffic jams.14 Aug 08:21 PM
New ZealandIs this the coolest dad in NZ?In what's become a family tradition, Mike Allsop challenges his kids to push their limits.02 Aug 05:00 PM
