New ZealandLady Hillary asked to return Sir Ed's watchLady Hillary has been asked by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage to return one of Sir Edmund Hillary's wristwatches to NZ - because of its historical importance.12 Nov 04:53 AM
New ZealandHillary family rift widensThe rift between Sir Edmund Hillary's widow and his children grew yesterday, with claims son Peter has been cut out of a trust his father set up.06 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandHillary children launch High Court bid over watchLawyers for Sir Edmund Hillary's children will seek a High Court injunction to stop the auction of the adventurer's Rolex watches. 05 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandFamily feud over Sir Ed's watchesSir Edmund Hillary's children and his widow are fighting over Rolex watches owned by him and now for sale in an auction.04 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandSir Ed's Rolex collection up for grabsSir Edmund Hillary's widow is selling the watch her late husband was given after climbing Mt Everest in 1953.03 Nov 02:11 AM
New ZealandPublic to get say on Hillary RidgeNZers can now have their say on whether the South Ridge of Aoraki Mount Cook should be renamed as 'Hillary Ridge'. The Geographic Board today opened a three month-public consultation.26 Aug 03:55 AM
New ZealandProposal to name Aoraki ridge for HillaryA prominent ridge on Aoraki/Mount Cook, first climbed by Sir Edmund Hillary more than 60 years ago, is proposed to be renamed Hillary Ridge.05 Aug 12:18 AM
WorldClimber conquers Everest before fatal blindnessBritish climber Peter Kinloch was on the roof of the world, in bright sunlight, taking pictures of the Himalayas below. Minutes later, he went blind.02 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
New ZealandSir Ed's house begins trek to new baseA small stencil used by Sir Edmund Hillary to mark crates for one of his expeditions is likely to go on show in the Hillary family home.12 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeven peaks in running to honour Sir EdSeven locations have become the final group of landmarks in the running to bear the name of New Zealand's greatest mountaineer.23 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandUgly brawl brewing over Sir Edmund's houseMountaineer Graeme Dingle has renewed his bid to help save Sir Edmund Hillary's home.10 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandAussies interested in Hillary's homeAustralians are muscling in on attempts to save the Remuera home Sir Ed Hillary built and lived in until his death.03 Apr 03:00 PM
TravelKnocking the Hillary Trail offWayne Thompson walks the newly-opened Hillary Trail.14 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandSpecial day on the trail of Sir EdThe family of Sir Edmund Hillary yesterday marked the second anniversary of his death by walking a rugged seaside hill track which bears his name.11 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandSir Ed's house on the moveSir Edmund Hillary's home has been saved from the wrecker's ball and will be moved to the school that bears the famous New Zealander's name.12 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandPlan for saving Ed's house up in airThere has been an apparent breakdown in communication between the new owner of Sir Ed's home and the man who wants to move it to a new site.16 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandTramping trail named in Sir Ed's honourA four-day walk along Auckland's west coast has been named in honour of Sir Edmund Hillary.29 Sep 06:33 AM
New ZealandSir Ed still the greatest 'living' KiwiSir Ed still first among 'living' New Zealanders, 18 months after his death.27 Sep 06:45 AM
