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‘Beautiful person’: Woman who died climbing Mt Ruapehu was young Auckland uni scientist
Wednesday Davis graduated in 2022 with a Masters in Marine Science and worked at the uni.
Woman dies after Mt Ruapehu climbing accident
A group were climbing on the eastern side when the tragedy struck today.
Everest climbers will have to take their poo home this year
'Our mountains have begun to stink.'
Experts warn trampers to be prepared on Tongariro Alpine Crossing
'It’s things like walking the track in jandals.'
The redress deed Te Ruruku Pūtakerongo is not yet legally binding.
Taranaki Māori leaders fear maunga deal at risk.
Couple rescued from Mt Ruapehu in dead of night as 'intense' weather sets in
The couple hoped to get off the mountain before bad weather set in, but became lost.
Kiwi involved in fatal British Columbia heli crash named, family 'heartbroken'
Lewis Ainsworth is survived by his parents, partner and 10-year-old daughter.
This is the most northern settlement that you can visit on Earth
Don't expect crowds. The North Pole is just 1000 kilometres away.
Fourteen Kiwis brave Nepal winter on journey to Mt Everest base camp
Harsh conditions are taking a toll on a winter expedition group in the Nepali Himalayas.
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts asset value ‘significantly lower’ than estimate, millions owed to creditors
The first receivership report for the ski lifts company has been released.
How to climb Mt Everest in Whanganui
George Davey is now preparing ride the length of New Zealand.
Ghosts on the glacier: Incredible find reignites 50-year mystery
NYT: Bad vibes, conflicting stories and odd injuries - were two climbers killed in 1973?
The Havelock North man who made our mountains safer
Hamish McCostie has been recognised for services to outdoor recreation, Search & Rescue.
'More complex than cannibalism': The true story behind Andean plane crash
Film set to tell dramatic tale of survivors from Uruguayan Air Force Flight F571 in 1972.
Mt Taranaki's car park and ski field to be connected by 110m-long suspension bridge
The Government-funded project looks to be ready by April.
Consultation opens on National Park name change
There's also a proposal to change the name of National Park's railway station.
Climbing, mountain biking and tree topping: NZ’s best adventure travel activities
These local spots offer all the adrenaline you could ever want - not too far from home.
Cyclists enjoy surprise royal encounter in Scottish mountains
The lone figure was none other than the King, on a walk to the royal bothy.
'Why not break a record': Retiree climbs Mount Kinabalu for SPCA
'You're forced to navigate around big boulders, stones, and granite rock'
Want a Canadian mountain lake all to yourself? Here's where to go
Discover Nordegg, Alberta's hidden gem – Rockies without the crowds!
Dramatic rescue: Two climbers saved near summit of NZ's tallest peak
Rescue at altitude over 3300m one of the highest in recent years.
NZ's top mountain-view restaurants for peak dining experiences
Why hike New Zealand's peaks when you can dine on them?
'Bittersweet' birthday for ski fields: Parties, ploughs and discount passes
There are bumper birthday celebrations at a couple of ski fields this week.
Taranaki Maunga deal gets popular tick
Taranaki’s eight iwi have voted overwhelmingly to approve the redress deal.
Bali travel operator speaks out on tourism rules as Task Force put visitors on notice
The crackdown goes beyond eat, pray, pamphlet, as Bali's Tourism Task force start work.
'I wandered about in a daze': What it was like being part of the Erebus recovery team
Colin Monteath recalls his work after the plane crash that killed all 257 people onboard.
‘The nights go on forever’: Mother's vigil for her missing son
Paula Namana lit a fire in the hut every night, waiting for the return of her son.