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Covid-19 ‘brain fog’ likely factor in near head-on train crash
The experienced engineer recently returned to work following an absence due to the virus.
Snow closes roads, falling in Wellington hills, as temperatures plummet
The cold blast will continue to creep up the country today.
Two trampers missing in Arthur's Pass
Police are currently trying to establish possible locations of two people.
Mountaineer who was rescued after 8-days stranded in Southern Alps missing again
Police are worried about Marni Sheppeard and appealing for help finding her.
Coast to Coast: Surviving and thriving on a 243km challenge
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GO NZ: The perfect challenge to end a challenging year
Even when you think you can't go any further, you can.
Extreme winds force trampers to activate rescue beacon at Mt Aspiring National Park
Two trampers were found exhausted and hypothermic in extreme weather conditions.
Search for missing hiker in Arthur's Pass National Park
The hiker, who is alone, phoned police at 12.15pm, a spokesperson said.
Take nothing but memories, leave no geotags
DOC has teamed up with Leave No Trace New Zealand with a Kiwified code for outdoor ethics.
'Lucky to be alive' after rocky landing
Two men are lucky to be alive after they emergency landed a helicopter in rough terrain on the Southern Alps.
Arthur's Pass fire flares up again
A blaze near Arthur's Pass has flared up again, almost one week after it first broke out.
Helicopter rescues climber after nasty fall
A young Swiss climber had to be rescued yesterday after suffering a nasty fall in the three passes area near Arthur's Pass.
SH73 opens after fire contained
Rocks have been cleared from the road and drivers should travel with caution.
Watch: Rental car inches away from head-on collision
Truck driver records moment car overtook him on bend, as oncoming driver has to take evasive action.
Mountaineers killed in avalanche 50 years ago honoured
Fifty years ago, Annie McGregor's husband died - along with four others - in one of NZ's worst mountaineering tragedies.
Snow warning for South Island highways
MetService has issued snow warnings for South Island's Lewis Pass, Arthur's Pass, Porters Pass and Lindis Pass this evening which could continue to tomorrow morning.
Highway reopens to one lane after rock slip
A rock slip near Arthur's Pass this morning closed State Highway 73 for much of the day after knocking out out a large section of guardrail.
Heat hampers Arthur's Pass fire fight
Efforts to contain a large scrub fire which ripped through more than 300ha at Arthurs Pass this week may take longer than initially anticipated, after rising temperatures saw hotspots flare up yesterday afternoon.
Cyclist, driver could hold clue to fire
Two cyclists and a tractor driver could hold the key to working out how a massive scrub fire started near Arthurs Pass yesterday.
'Missing' tourist had contact with Canadian
Police have no concerns for the safety of a French tourist reported missing in the South Island yesterday.
Tourist missing on Arthur's Pass hike
A search is underway after a French tourist went missing on a mountain hike in Arthur's Pass National Park.
Fatal plunge blamed on brake failure
A Napier truck driver negotiating the steep Otira Viaduct for the first time probably experienced brake failure, a coroner has ruled.
Huge slip closes Arthur's Pass highway
A massive slip near Otira closed the Arthur's Pass highway just after midday today.