Milford Track: Mountain high
Pamela Wade zigzags her way around Milford Track's textured bush, bright prairies and breathtaking views.
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Search for missing vessel to resume
Search teams will be back out this morning looking for a fishing vessel which is missing off the coast of Fiordland.
Pioneers of Fiordland
Dedicated pioneers created Fiordland's colourful heritage in a hostile environment, writes Paul Rush.
Fiordland: Sounds like heaven
Elizabeth Binning and her family encounter the great outdoors in the south.
Art for sale: Auction market defies the downturn
Hard times haven't deterred auction-goers from putting up their hands to buy art, reports Lesley Springall
Kayaking Milford Sound, Southland
With its sheer cliff faces, rainforest-clad valley floor, countless waterfalls and razor-tipped mountains, Fiordland's Milford Sound is a sight to behold from any angle.
Milford Sound: A personal perspective
Kayaking on the sound allows visitors to explore independently, finds Joe Dodgshun.
Cruising Fiordland: Sounds fantastic
Bryce Johns marvels at the beauty of Fiordland's triple crown.
New Zealand's Scenic Southern Route
Taking the Scenic Southern Route means seeing the glory of the country at your own pace.
Games, ghouls and high teas: All part of a transtasman cruise
There's plenty to do on and off a cruise ship, finds Shandelle Battersby, and the attentive staff make cruising even better.
Couple abandon boat in rough seas off Fiordland
A couple were forced to spend a 'tough' night out in the open after abandoning their boat in rough seas off southern Fiordland.
Snow falling in Waikato, Bay of Plenty
The icy southerly sweeping up the North Island has brought snow to the hills around Waikato and the Bay of Plenty and in some paddocks.
Heavy rain forces road closures in North Island
Slips and surface flooding are causing havoc for motorists in the lower North Island as heavy rain and gale force winds sweep the region.
Milford: Off the beaten track
Milford serves up toil and pleasure in equal measure, writes Pamela Wade.
Tsunami fears over as alert downgraded
The official warning over a tsunami that threatened the entire east coast of New Zealand today has been downgraded to an advisory, but there is still a threat from ocean surges.
Tsunami warning downgraded, but surges may still hit
Civil Defence authorities have downgraded the tsunami warning for New Zealand. However, New Zealand authorities are warning that there could be surges for up to 24 hours.
Tsunami threat: Warning stays in place for entire east coast
New Zealand east coastal areas aren't out of the woods yet, with Civil Defence authorities and scientists electing keep the tsunami warning in place.
Evacuation warnings as tsunami wave hits Chatham Islands
The first wave has reached the Chatham Islands, after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile overnight. An official tsunami alert remains in place for New Zealand's entire east coast.
Highway through heritage
The idea of building a $300 million toll road through the pristine Hollyford Valley to pave the way for further tourism dollars has resurfaced.