Pike River: 'Simple plan' beset by problems
The riches of the Paparoa Range were enticing, but the cost of extracting them was greater than anyone imagined, writes Grant Bradley
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Switzerland: A breathtaking experience
Meandering goats, cow bells and jaw-droppingly beautiful views bemuse Herald cartoonist Rod Emmerson in the Swiss Alps.
Mt 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.
Nepal: Everest trek a real treat
Mark Inglis tells of the charity which sees him taking Kiwis to the Himalaya.
Public to get say on Hillary Ridge
NZers 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.
Mt Hutt's year from Hell
It's been a tough year for Mt Hutt skifield, with three deaths, an avalanche and now 1200 skiers trapped overnight in bad weather.
Skiers freed as Mt Hutt road reopens
Many 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.
High winds trap skiers on Mt Hutt
About 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.
Winds drop but skiers still stuck
Around 1200 mountaingoers are still trapped at Mt Hutt skifield, with conditions still too dangerous to leave.
Snowboarder hurt on Mt Hutt
After three deaths in three months and yesterday's avalanche on Mt Hutt, a snowboarder is now in Christchurch Hospital with serious head injuries after another accident today.
I just tried to stay on top, says avalanche survivor
A skier caught in an avalanche on Mt Hutt has described how he fought to stay on top of the snow.
Mt Hutt skifield reopens after shock avalanche
An avalanche closed Mt Hutt today but the mountain has now reopened and though some skiers were partially buried, no one was hurt.
Skiers see climber fall to his death
A climber plunged 300m to his death in front of dozens of horrified skiers on Mt Ruapehu yesterday.
Snowboarder dies in Mt Hutt fall
A Christchurch man has died from injuries after falling about 300m at Mt Hutt Ski Area, the third skiing fatality on the mountain this year.
Proposal to name Aoraki ridge for Hillary
A prominent ridge on Aoraki/Mount Cook, first climbed by Sir Edmund Hillary more than 60 years ago, is proposed to be renamed Hillary Ridge.
Council in firing line for volcano damage
The Auckland City Council has been accused of hypocrisy after ignoring the rules designed to protect the area's volcanic cones.