TravelSouth America: Natural attractionsAs more Kiwis look to South America for adventure, Karen Phelps compiles a bucket list for the continent.11 Jul 11:00 PM
TravelSouth Island: Soul on alpine trackDon Kavanagh falls in love with cross-country travel the way people used to do it.07 Jul 03:00 AM
TravelIndia: Cycling adventure in coastal Goa and KeralaThoughts of cycling in India probably conjure up images of intensely congested streets, teeming with all modes of traffic and sharing limited space with free range animals- a reasonable or enjoyable holiday activity?31 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandDifferent mood on mountain since 1953Increasing commercialisation of the trek up Mt Everest is seen as having contributed to a breakdown in the 'brotherhood of the rope' since Edmund Hillary's climb.28 May 11:50 PM
New ZealandHillary's legacy a bond between nationsSir Edmund Hillary's legacy still makes his daughter proud every day.28 May 05:30 PM
TravelFrozen tears on Mt EverestThis Wednesday marks the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s ascent to the top of Mt Everest with Sherpa Tenzing Norgay. Rebecca Kennedy journeys to base camp and gains a sense of what Sir Ed loved about the ‘Holy Himalayas’.26 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandThird man on Everest"I am the last man standing," mountaineer George Lowe wrote in his extraordinary collection of images from the first ascent of Everest.24 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi saves climbing mate in avalancheA Queenstown climber's heroic actions are being hailed after he saved a climbing companion knocked unconscious by an avalanche high up a Himalayan mountain.07 May 09:20 PM
LifestyleOne man's extraordinary stepsA running regime that would defy most of us is soul food to Malcolm Law, writes Andy Kenworthy.03 May 06:30 PM
TravelJapan: Rusutsu's snow is hard to resistIf Niseko is the crown jewel of Japanese skiing, then Rusutsu is one of its most lustrous, and least known, diamond clusters.29 Apr 11:00 PM
TravelNepal: What to do in KathmanduThere's plenty to do in this landlocked nation - even if you don't pack crampons.28 Apr 11:00 PM
TravelCoromandel: King of hillsThe Pinnacles walk is the perfect way to introduce family and friends to the fun of tramping, writes Katie Furze.13 Apr 03:00 AM
OpinionEditorial: Way is clear for change to bland island namesTe Ika a Maui and Te Waipounamu are not names that trip off the tongue for most. But that is no reason to prevent them following the example set by Aoraki/Mt Cook and Taranaki/Mt Egmont.05 Apr 04:30 PM
TravelIreland: Weaving a lyrical Irish tale or twoThe melodic Irish brogue is the soundtrack to Geraldine O'Sullivan Beere's visit to Avoca County, Ireland.17 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandMountaineers: Rock slide 'amazing'Mountaineers on Mt Cook have told rescuers of the moment a rock slide came surging towards them and described it as both terrifying and "pretty amazing".21 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandSnow man leaves his caveAfter spending a month in a snow cave to fundraise for avalanche dogs, Blair Whitaker and two guests were forced to dig their way out, thanks to a blizzard.11 Sep 10:03 PM
OpinionKirsten Warner: Northland trail an uphill climbAs the Herald reported this week, many national cycleway trails are open. But elsewhere progress is painfully slow. Kirsten Warner visits Hokianga to find out why30 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelMt Kilimanjaro: High hopesIt's a feat of mental and physical willpower to conquer mighty Kilimanjaro and Vanessa James is determined to master the mighty mountain.02 Nov 11:00 PM
TravelSwitzerland: Conquering an alpine legendScaling the Matterhorn is something best done while you're young, says Alpine guide Rudi Steindl.07 Sep 01:00 AM
TravelToughing it out on a Tibetan frontierJim Eagles finds that the inhabitants of the mountain town of Xiahe a hardy lot.21 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandYoungest on Hillary's Everest team diesSherpa mountaineer Nawang Gombu, the youngest member of the climbing team that first scaled Mount Everest, has died.24 Apr 09:25 PM
EntertainmentTV Pick of the week: BBC KnowledgeThere are a few reinventions afoot this week in the world of information TV, with the Documentary Channel becoming BBC Knowledge and TVNZ's digital and freeview channel's 6 and 7 merging into one.24 Feb 06:00 PM
