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Family rescued in near-freezing conditions on Mt Taranaki
'The family had changed their plans without informing anyone.'
‘We want our mountain back’: Hundreds climb Mt Kahurānaki to support Ngāti Kahungunu land return
About 150 people climbed Mt Kahurānaki, some on foot, others on horseback.
'Exposed and difficult terrain': Female tramper dies in fall at Mt Aspiring National Park
Her death has been referred to the coroner.
Desperate mum holding out hope for her only son missing in remote NZ wilderness
Argentine Hector Gaston Artigau dreamt of travelling the world. He went missing last week.
Firefighters tackle 12-hour climb for charity
Firefighters will climb Mauao for 12 hours to raise funds for a good cause.
Will he be the first in 30 years? American chasing NZ’s 100-peak challenge
It has only been done once before, by a Kiwi climber, who took 30 years to complete it.
‘Definitely a little unusual’: Summer snow surprises South Island
Snow is falling on Mt Hutt as cold southerlies sweep across the South Island.
The vanished: 62 people have disappeared without trace on NZ’s tallest peak
'To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die.'
Ready to conquer an NZ Great Walk?
It's always a good time to plan your next Great Walk in New Zealand.
Friend of missing Aoraki Mt Cook climbers looking for closure
Police said they believe the men took a fall while climbing around the mountain.
Police believe trio missing on Aoraki/Mt Cook are dead
Police believe evidence found on mountain suggests a triple tragedy.
'Absolute tragedy': Memorial service planned for man missing on Aoraki Mt Cook
Kurt Blair is one of the three climbers presumed to have suffered a fatal fall.
Aoraki/Mt Cook rescue: Search remains on hold amid strong winds
Three climbers have been missing since Monday and are presumed dead from a fatal fall.
'Absolutely shattered': Friends, family of climber missing on Mt Cook pay tribute
The search for the three foreigners will not be able to continue until tomorrow.
Aoraki Mt Cook search: Police reveal grave concerns for missing climbers
The three climbers are believed to have suffered a fatal fall.
Aoraki Mt Cook rescue: Missing climbers named, fears of fatal fall
The men were visiting New Zealand from America and Canada when they went missing.
Climbers missing on Aoraki/Mt Cook: Weather continues to hamper search effort
The climbers didn't arrive for their prearranged transport at 8.30am yesterday.
‘Fierce' Christchurch lawyer dies in Aussie cliff fall
Lee Lee Heah has died in Australia in a fall from a cliff while climbing.
New sporting event to debut in NZ with $1m economic boost
Event to showcase NZ riders, boost economy, and highlight sustainability in Queenstown.
His remains have been found on Everest, but who was the real Sandy Irvine?
The discovery of Irvine's boot has reignited debate over who reached the summit first.
Wahine Māori aims to be the first to summit Everest
Holly Beckham has turned away from years of addiction with a new goal - climbing Everest.
Discovery of climber’s boot could solve mystery of who conquered Everest first
Were Hillary and Norgay first to summit? Discovery of climber's remains may change that.
Following Norway’s national painter through a landscape of mountains and fjords
Exploring the artistic legacy of symbolist painter Harald Sohlberg.
Ancestral maunga around Auckland to close during Guy Fawkes
Mountain authority to close 14 Auckland maunga during firework season.
British and American climbers missing on Himalayas mountain after food fell down ravine
Fears grow for Fay Manners and Michelle Dvorak.
'A bloody legend': Guide killed in avalanche living his best life, family say
Brett Evans, 38, was killed in an avalanche in Canterbury last week.
Avalanche death: Victim named as Brett Evans, 38, remembered as 'loved friend'
It happened about midday yesterday near Mt Arrowsmith in Ashburton Lakes.