New ZealandClimber killed, paraglider hurt in mountain accidentsA climber is reported to have been killed and a paraglider has spinal injuries after accidents on two South Island mountains today. 15 Dec 06:12 AM
New ZealandPublic votes in favour of Hillary RidgeThe public has narrowly voted in favour of renaming the South Ridge of Aoraki/Mt Cook after Sir Edmund Hillary. 01 Dec 07:26 PM
TravelEurope: Icing on the cakeChampion skier Claudia Riegler enthuses about the shops, cafes and clubs that make the European ski experience so special.01 Dec 04:30 PM
EnergyPike River: 'Simple plan' beset by problemsThe riches of the Paparoa Range were enticing, but the cost of extracting them was greater than anyone imagined, writes Grant Bradley26 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelSwitzerland: A breathtaking experienceMeandering goats, cow bells and jaw-droppingly beautiful views bemuse Herald cartoonist Rod Emmerson in the Swiss Alps.01 Nov 09:30 PM
TravelMt Cook: Tramping in the foothills of NZ's 'cloud piercer'Families can enjoy a close encounter with Aoraki/Mt Cook 'The Cloud Piercer' from the comfort of the valley floor, finds Paul Rush.21 Oct 11:00 PM
TravelNepal: Everest trek a real treatMark Inglis tells of the charity which sees him taking Kiwis to the Himalaya.22 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandPublic to get say on Hillary RidgeNZers can now have their say on whether the South Ridge of Aoraki Mount Cook should be renamed as 'Hillary Ridge'. The Geographic Board today opened a three month-public consultation.26 Aug 03:55 AM
New ZealandMt Hutt's year from HellIt's been a tough year for Mt Hutt skifield, with three deaths, an avalanche and now 1200 skiers trapped overnight in bad weather.13 Aug 03:49 AM
New ZealandSkiers freed as Mt Hutt road reopensMany of the skiers enjoyed their night on Mt Hutt, including a quiz, hot food, and "spooning" - while at least two now have a coffee date.12 Aug 11:28 PM
New ZealandHigh winds trap skiers on Mt HuttAbout 1200 skiers - including several hundred schoolchildren - remain trapped on Mt Hutt this morning after gales of over 200km/h closed the only road off the mountain.12 Aug 06:45 PM
New ZealandWinds drop but skiers still stuckAround 1200 mountaingoers are still trapped at Mt Hutt skifield, with conditions still too dangerous to leave.12 Aug 08:30 AM
