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‘Serious incident’: Three injured in Te Anau highway crash
Two people were taken to hospital in a critical condition.
Opinion: Vintage Machinery Museum started by train enthusiasts
Opinion: There's so much to see at the Fiordland Vintage Machinery Museum.
Rain, snow and wind to blast the country
Heavy rain, snowfall and strong wind warnings and watches are in place across the country.
Mass bleaching of NZ marine sponges largest ever recorded globally
A new study estimates the 2022 bleaching cut the population by close to half.
33 hours of snow: MetService issues raft of warnings ahead of three-day storm hitting NZ
Incoming system set to deliver widespread wind, rain - and a potential heavy dump of snow.
First heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blast
A large swathe of the lower South Island is in the firing line.
Take kea on the road: Five of the parrots killed by vehicles on Milford Road
Five kea have been hit and killed by vehicles at popular waypoints on Milford Road.
'Tears in the crowd': Te Anau Tennis Club buzzing after Lulu Sun's Wimbledon win
The 23-year-old beat former US Open champion Emma Raducanu in her Round of 16 match.
How to hike in New Zealand, without giving up your champagne lifestyle
It's not a Great Walk, but it can be greatly luxurious.
Commuter warning ahead of heavy rain, thunderstorms, localised flooding fears
Local flooding and water pooling are expected, most likely in north and east Auckland.
‘Extremely lucky’: Belgian man found after several days in Fiordland bush
Police said the man became separated from his party while crossing the Dore Pass.
Kākāpō escapees continue to be trailblazers
The former Waikato residents have been relocated to Coal Island in Fiordland.
DoC has 'lost patience' with IT vendor as Great Walks site crashes again
Website stumbles after 40 per cent of Milford bookings come from overseas tourists.
NZ is getting a new Great Walk but booking a spot comes with a catch
This stunning 3-day track can't be booked like the others.
Deluge hits - parts of NZ to be doused with 62 hours of rain
Orange weather warnings have the potential to be upgraded to Red.
Intense weather ahead: Rain-maker to douse NZ, flooding threat
A moisture-packed system is set to saturate much of NZ, with warnings likely to be issued.
DoC spent nearly $500k to kill one stoat in Fiordland
It took eight months to capture the stoat, documents show.
Are Great Walks still good value? Hut prices rise by almost 20%
On the Milford Track 30 years ago Kiwis paid a $3 maintenance fee - now it's $100 a night.
Electric ferry on way for Fiordland's Lake Manapōuri
The ferry will transport Meridian staff and contractors to the power station.
All Blacks legend's journey to connecting with his culture
Ian Jones will be heading down south to reconnect with his culture.
From 'perfect' day to tragedy: Family who lost 10yo in freak accident speak of grief
Tegan Chen died after being swept down Marian Creek in Fiordland National Park.
New Zealand's most 'Instagrammable' locations revealed
A newly released ranking, based on Instagram data, shows the country's most popular spots.
Spoiler alert: Final T20 match in doubt due to dire weather forecast
Cricket fans are set to pay for today’s sun-soaked day.
'Blazing a trail in heaven': Family's farewell to girl swept down Fiordland stream
Tegan Chen died in late January after slipping from a rock into a fast-moving stream.
Name of young girl who died in Fiordland river released
The 10-year-old was swept down Marian Creek on Hollyford River.
Tourist death: DoC launch investigation after young girl fell from rock near viewing platform
The Department of Conservation will launch an internal investigation into the death.