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![Bird of the Year: Where to spot the rock wren in the wild](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Bird of the Year: Where to spot the rock wren in the wild
The pīwauwau rock wren has been crowned a 'rock star' of the avian world.
![Special report: The tragic trend making ghosts of our glaciers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Special report: The tragic trend making ghosts of our glaciers
Our snowlines are rising at 'a screaming pace'. Just what does Aotearoa stand to lose?
![Record-breaking rescue of climber on Mt Cook summit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Record-breaking rescue of climber on Mt Cook summit
It was the highest rescue in New Zealand's history.
![Hiker's photos show extreme conditions of favourite Kiwi walk](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Hiker's photos show extreme conditions of favourite Kiwi walk
The trampers spent an hour digging into the hut.
![Covid alert levels stop ski fields in their tracks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Covid alert levels stop ski fields in their tracks
The 'last bastion of snow' says there's life yet in the NZ ski season.
!['There's drama Everywhere': Dark Sky adventure at Takapō](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'There's drama Everywhere': Dark Sky adventure at Takapō
Is winter a good time to stargaze in the Aoraki Mackenzie region?
![Injured climbers rescued after fall in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Injured climbers rescued after fall in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park
'If they had waited much longer... it could have been a very different story.'
![Dramatic pic shows injured climbers roped to side of mountain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Dramatic pic shows injured climbers roped to side of mountain
The pair, hurt in a rockslide, were forced to spend the night huddling at 1800m.
![Lake Ōhau fire: Long road to recovery for devastated village](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Lake Ōhau fire: Long road to recovery for devastated village
Fires continue to rage in Mackenzie Basin after consuming 5500 hectares.
![Huge burning glow in the sky at uncontrolled fire near Aoraki/Mt Cook](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Huge burning glow in the sky at uncontrolled fire near Aoraki/Mt Cook
Efforts continue to contain massive blaze alongside Lake Pukaki.
![Rekindling Romance on a Mt Cook couples' retreat — alone](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Rekindling Romance on a Mt Cook couples' retreat — alone
Maybe you need a romantic couples' retreat ... for one.
![School holidays brief respite for tourist businesses, but not enough](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
School holidays brief respite for tourist businesses, but not enough
Tourist businesses worry about economic downturn now school holidays have ended.
![All Black Israel Dagg to host star-studded Matariki broadcast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
All Black Israel Dagg to host star-studded Matariki broadcast
New Zealand astronomers and sports stars are inviting Kiwis to see in the new year.
![Small tourism businesses ask for DoC fee relief](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Small tourism businesses ask for DoC fee relief
With no overseas visitors, businesses using DoC land are struggling to come up with funds.
![Missing Nelson trampers rescued; other Kiwi tales of survival](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Missing Nelson trampers rescued; other Kiwi tales of survival
The Nelson pair's survival is one of many amazing tales Kiwis have been through.
![Redundancies pitting workers against each other](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Redundancies pitting workers against each other
One hotel has offered half of its remaining jobs to work visa holders.
![Proposed mothballing of Hermitage Hotel a blow to Twizel, Mt Cook Village residents](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Proposed mothballing of Hermitage Hotel a blow to Twizel, Mt Cook Village residents
Drop in tourism has put 170 jobs on the line at Mt Cook's Hermitage Hotel.
![Body of missing climber found in national park](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Body of missing climber found in national park
Petr Mandik was last seen travelling to the national park on December 13.
![One injured after avalanche at Aoraki-Mt Cook](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
One injured after avalanche at Aoraki-Mt Cook
Person was taken to the Search and Rescue base with possible pelvic and rib injuries.
![Five hit by avalanche at Aoraki-Mount Cook](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Five hit by avalanche at Aoraki-Mount Cook
One person sustained injuries and will be airlifted out.
![Aircraft grounding: Operator says plane tough and reliable](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Aircraft grounding: Operator says plane tough and reliable
South Island scenic tour operator hopes planes won't be suspended for too long