Latest from New Zealand Walks
'Like a proper team': Free pants campaign boosts girls' cricket
ANZ donated over 1000 pairs of coloured pants to schools across the country.
Kiwi woman paralysed by cold defies odds, umpires from wheelchair
She aims to represent New Zealand at the 2028 Paralympics as a wheelchair racer.
The Waikato way to play: fossils, films, and fiery beaches
Unearth fossils, discover thermal beaches and walk movie trails in Waikato.
DoC says 'unsustainable' Toyota Kiwi Guardian programme to end this month
Over 100,000 kids have received eco-conscious medals through the programme.
Unhappy trampers: Is there a better way to allocate Great Walks?
In a network of 950 huts, have the Great Walks become too big for their boots?
New Great Walks bookings announced, DoC to stick with IT system
IT issues and false charges plagued hut bookings this week.
Unhappy trampers: Is there a better way to allocate Great Walks?
In a network of 950 huts, have the Great Walks become too big for their boots?
Great Walk bookings cancelled as DOC website crashes
DOC apologises and asks trampers to wait for updates.
Great Walk, better bunks: Routeburn's luxury route
Perfect blue skies and fine food greet Stephanie Holmes along the Routeburn Track.
Your next Great Walk: A Southland track with creature comforts
A remote wilderness experience with hot showers and welcome creature comforts.
Great Walks, good manners: Five steps of outdoor hiking etiquette
Look after your fellow hikers and the tracks you share.
Milford opening-day glitches sign of 'great demand', more Great Walks open next week
The DoC booking system crashed just after opening at 9.30am, to the frustration of users.
Great frustrations: Milford Track fills up after DoC website issues
The first Great Walk has been booked out but there's hope yet.
DoC Great Walk booking website crashes under Milford Track demand
Booking site overwhelmed by eager would-be trampers.
Hut costs to double: Cyclone repairs force DoC price hike
Standard hut fees will double from $5 to $10 a night, from July 1.
New Zealand's 7 best walks for autumn
Autumn air means fewer crowds and comfortable conditions – just bring the wet weather gear
How does a guided tour New Zealand to life? Like this
Follow the leader by bike, foot, kayak, or raft.
Pilgrims trial 'robotic hiking suit' in Japan
Japan's oldest pilgrimage route is an unlikely test site for cutting-edge technology.
The birds and the trees: Family friendly walks at Hakarimata Scenic Reserve
Where to find leg-burning workouts and sedate native forest adventures near Hamilton.
Lonely Planet picks New Zealand's best walks... with some surprises
Like many of us over the past two years, The Lonely Planet has got into tramping.
Piha's best walks: Five short adventures to shake off cabin fever this winter
Rally the troops for some fresh air and exercise with these Piha winter walks.
Kiwi hike leapfrogs Milford in world's most popular tramps
A survey into the world's most popular tracks has named the Kiwi hike as one of the best.
Grand Canyon hiker's guilty plea, trail party grows out of control
The guide plead guilty to inviting 140 hikers through the Arizona national park.
Best of summer: Where to find the country's top 10 beach walks
The top 10 have been named but which walk will you vote as the country's number one?
You voted. We listened. Summer's top-rated experiences revealed
The votes are in. Kiwis have nominated their top summer to-dos and here are the finalists.
Kiwi celebs share their picks for the Herald's Best of Summer competition
Matty McLean, Brynley Stent, Peter Gordon and more share their Best of Summer picks.
'Precious' discovery in Tongariro sparks national search for its owner
Hikers' chance discovery has begun a search to find the rings' owner.