TravelWest Coast: Charms of old? Take your pickThe romance of steam trains and gold prospecting make Shantytown a rare delight, says Jim Eagles.17 Mar 03:00 PM
TravelOut of the darkness and into the lightA journey through Arthur's Pass reveals a wealth of history.10 Mar 03:00 PM
TravelFamous journey steeped in contrastsWarm tunnels allow Jim Eagles to savour the TranzAlpine rail experience longer.02 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandTsunami fears over as alert downgradedThe official warning over a tsunami that threatened the entire east coast of New Zealand today has been downgraded to an advisory, but there is still a threat from ocean surges.28 Feb 06:38 AM
New ZealandTsunami warning downgraded, but surges may still hitCivil Defence authorities have downgraded the tsunami warning for New Zealand. However, New Zealand authorities are warning that there could be surges for up to 24 hours.28 Feb 01:27 AM
New ZealandTsunami threat: Warning stays in place for entire east coastNew Zealand east coastal areas aren't out of the woods yet, with Civil Defence authorities and scientists electing keep the tsunami warning in place.27 Feb 11:20 PM
New ZealandEvacuation warnings as tsunami wave hits Chatham IslandsThe first wave has reached the Chatham Islands, after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile overnight. An official tsunami alert remains in place for New Zealand's entire east coast.27 Feb 08:12 PM
New ZealandCouple caught in Franz Josef Glacier rock slideA man narrowly avoided being hit in the head by a falling rock at Franz Josef Glacier and his partner suffered a broken foot after jumping a barrier.08 Feb 04:48 AM
TravelPlayground on the wild sideHerald photographer Sarah Ivey recalls a trip to Lake Ellery in the deep south.12 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandDidymo Dave aims to beat the rock snot Dave Cade is pushing hard to keep didymo - or rock snot - out of Taupo waterways.29 Dec 10:02 PM
OpinionAudrey Young<i>Audrey Young:</i> Cowboys shoot it out as MPs corralledThoughts of Brokeback Mountain lead Brownlee to decline rival's invitation.16 Dec 03:00 PM
