PremiumPremiumWorldAs Covid rampages across Nepal, workers pay the priceNew York Times: The Himalayan country is considering declaring a health emergency.31 May 12:42 AM
WorldMt Everest: Oldest and fastest climbers set new recordsOldest American, fastest woman on Everest return safely.30 May 07:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPeter Hillary's devastating letter from NepalOpinion: Chairman of the Himalayan Trust shares a letter ahead of Everest Day on May 29.27 May 05:00 PM
TravelEverest guide reports 'at least 100' Covid cases at base camp408 foreign climbers were issued permits to climb Everest. Many have contracted the virus.23 May 09:26 PM
WorldMore than 100 Covid cases on Everest, guide saysNepalese mountaineering officials have denied there are any active cases this season.22 May 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldClaiming the summit without reaching the top: Can close ever be good enough?New York Times: 44 people claim they've reached all highest peaks. But maybe no one has.21 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSend Covid aid to Nepal: Kiwi mountaineer urges NZ GovtFirst woman to climb Everest without oxygen says Nepal needs help.19 May 04:01 AM
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
