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Search for climber's body resumes
The search and recovery effort for an experienced climber who died on the country’s highest mountain has resumed this morning.
Swimmer dies in pre-Christmas tragedy
An Auckland man who drowned while having a swim yesterday was remembered as being a "very happy and jolly guy" by his heartbroken friend last night.
Man dead in Mt Cook fall
A man who fell from a ridge on the country's tallest mountain is dead, police have confirmed.
Trampers' deaths could've been prevented
The deaths of three trampers have highlighted the need for better equipment and planning, a coroner has found.
'Unlucky' soldier dies on mountain
A special forces soldier who tumbled to his death on NZ's deadliest mountain yesterday was "unlucky", as snow and ice gave way to a deep crevasse, a rescuer says.
Helicopter topples over on landing
Four tourists forced to clamber out of a toppled helicopter on a glacier near Mt Cook after soft-snow results in wayward landing.
High peak perspective
An aerial grand traverse of Mount Cook offers a new high peak perspective.
Climbers who died in Aoraki Mt Cook National Park identified
Two climbers who died in separate incidents in the Aoraki Mt Cook National Park have been identified.
Two climbers die on Mt Cook
Two men have died in separate climbing accidents at Mt Cook this weekend.
Brother dies after icy fall
A Search and Rescue team made a desperate but unsuccessful attempt to save a man who plunged 200m down an icy Mt Cook slope.
Reaching out to Aoraki
An aerial grand traverse of Mt Cook offers a new high peak perspective, writes Paul Rush.
Tasman Glacier: Let your fear slide
Mustering the slightest courage will pay off on the pristine slopes of Tasman Glacier.
Mt Cook: Swimming with icebergs
Justine Tyerman finds one of the only flattish walks in the Aoraki-Mt Cook National Park - even Japanese ladies in high heels and Aussies in jandals can manage the Hooker Valley track.
Mt Cook: Silence and wonder in the mountains
It's hard not to be distracted by the scenery on the road to Aoraki Mt Cook, writes Josie Dale.
Breathtaking encounter with 'cloud-piercer'
New Zealand's highest peak is a magnificent sight even on a cloudy day, writes Jim Eagles.
Three cold nights out in wild
A 37-year-old man has been rescued after spending three cold nights injured and lost in Aoraki Mt Cook National Park.
Quake shakes 30m tonnes of ice off glacier
The magnitude 6.3 earthquake that devastated Christchurch was strong enough to shake 30 million tonnes of ice.
NZ blue ice sighting an unexpected treat
Some lucky tourists in Mt Cook National Park were in the right place at the right time.
Mt Cook: Tramping in the foothills of NZ's 'cloud piercer'
Families can enjoy a close encounter with Aoraki/Mt Cook 'The Cloud Piercer' from the comfort of the valley floor, finds Paul Rush.
Rescuers repeat attempt to save sick climber
An Aussie climber has been trapped on Aoraki/Mt Cook since Thursday with a suspected collapsed lung.
Really cool start to married life
South Australian couple Gary Cook and Melinda Gaughwin are among a growing trend of people looking for unusual locations to take their vows.
Zero-risk approach 'would kill outdoor guiding'
The outdoor guiding industry needs to make greater efforts to control hazards, the Labour Department says in a report on the death of a guide on Aoraki/Mt Cook.