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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
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
Fires continue to rage in Mackenzie Basin after consuming 5500 hectares.
Lake Ōhau fire: 'Challenging day' ahead for fire crews after flare-ups
Residents readied to picked over what remains after up to 40 homes destroyed or damaged.
Fuel-load on ungrazed land 'hazard to life'
Retired farmland and rampant wilding pines make a "huge" stockpile of fire-ready fuel.
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
Maybe you need a romantic couples' retreat ... for one.
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
New Zealand astronomers and sports stars are inviting Kiwis to see in the new year.
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
The Nelson pair's survival is one of many amazing tales Kiwis have been through.
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
Drop in tourism has put 170 jobs on the line at Mt Cook's Hermitage Hotel.
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
Person was taken to the Search and Rescue base with possible pelvic and rib injuries.
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
South Island scenic tour operator hopes planes won't be suspended for too long
Take nothing but memories, leave no geotags
DOC has teamed up with Leave No Trace New Zealand with a Kiwified code for outdoor ethics.
Body of runner found in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park
Initial investigations indicate the man may have slipped while descending the track.
First dog pawsed for snap at snowy saddle
Alpine guide took his hound Chief up 3194m Lendenfeld Peak in the Aoraki/Mt Cook area.
Mystery of a barman's fatal shooting
Hotel chef arrested for murder five months after workmate's death.
Massive icebergs break off NZ's largest glacier
The Tasman Glacier has released a massive amount of ice into its lake this week.
Mystery surrounds 'monster' trout caught in canal - or was it?
"Monster" 25 kg trout said to have been caught in South Island hydro canal.
Rescue team with 'exhausted' couple on Aoraki/Mt Cook
Rescuers are waiting for a gap in the weather to try to reach the couple.
Go Pro series: Conquering Aoraki Mt Cook
A 17-hour journey in one of our harshest environments ends in triumph.
Jo Morgan's miraculous escape from the avalanche that killed two
"It took me ages to get my legs out ... it is sort of akin to being buried in wet sand."
'Horrific start to holiday season': Four dead in 24 hours on NZ roads
Police have urged Kiwis to take care on the roads after a horror 24 hours.
Fatal avalanche likely to be triggered by climbers
Police accepted to release a name of the person who died today.
One person dies in Mt Cook avalanche
One person has died after an avalanche on Mount Cook.
Mt Hicks avalanche: Killed mountain guides named
The incident happened around 5.30am on Mt Hicks near Mt Cook/Aoraki.
'Lucky to be alive': Avalanche survivor Jo Morgan
Adventurer describes heartbreak about moment she realised two "dear friends" had died.
'I'm lucky to be alive' - Jo Morgan's survival after buried in snow for 30 minutes
Jo Morgan "strong but shattered" after miracle escape in tragedy that claims two guides.
Calls for changes to 'horrendous' intersection following latest death
"Unfortunately it seems like people have to die before anything gets done."