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.
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Consultation opens on National Park name change
There's also a proposal to change the name of National Park's railway station.
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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
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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.
Ministers apologise for ‘flawed’ engagement with iwi over Ruapehu skifields
Documents have been released under the Official Information Act.
K2 death shows 'unsavoury side' of professional mountain climbing
OPINION: Top climber defends walking past a dying Sherpa in pursuit of a climbing record.
'Left to die': Investigation launched after K2 climbers walk past dying man on way to summit
Norwegian climber's team were accused of putting the record ahead of the man.
Bodies of three hikers found on 'treacherous' ridge in the Scottish Highlands
A search for the trio began on Saturday night when they didn't return from hiking.
$30m and apology for iwi who paid the price for the nation's development
The tribes' areas of interest include the middle reaches of the Whanganui River.
New feathered residents carry message of hope
Four kākāpō are now living at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari in Waikato.
New boardwalk on summit of Mt Eden
The boardwalk promises to accommodate sightseers while reducing the environmental impact.
Efforts underway to rescue man stranded on iceberg in glacier lake
The man does not appear to have any injuries, apart from being cold.
The ski essentials you'll need this season, according to a Mt Hutt Rescue patroller
First-timer or a seasoned professional? Doesn't matter – preparation is key.
Fit, experienced tramper most likely tripped before drowning in creek
Stephanie Simpson was on a lone hike in Mt Aspiring National Park when she went missing.
‘His name is Gelje’: Everest climber accused of snubbing sherpa who saved his life
A climber rescued from Everest was accused of ingratitude and ignorance.
Watch: 'Dirtiest ever' - Sherpa slams shocking state of Mt Everest campsite
Video exposes the rubbish dump Camp IV has become.
The Everest Base Camp trek: It's about more than just reaching the finish line
The EBC is a trek that'll move you in more ways than one.
Everest at 70: Hillary and Tenzing celebrated at world's highest marathon
The famous partnership put the top of the world on the bucket list for adventure tourists.
'I had a feeling': Cave guide tells of search for missing student
Just hours before helping emergency services he postponed another school trip.
‘I see no future’: Sherpas leave the job they made famous
NYT: One-third of the people who've died on Everest since records began have been Sherpas.
Great Walks, good manners: Five steps of outdoor hiking etiquette
Look after your fellow hikers and the tracks you share.
Support group treated to tour of Pioneer Museum and Pukaha/Mt Bruce
A trip to Pukaha might be just what the doctor ordered for a support group.
Crown agrees to give up Taranaki Maunga
The park will be governed jointly by Ngā iwi o Taranaki and the Minister of Conservation,
‘No more Egmont’: Taranaki Maunga officially welcomed at Treaty settlement
The deal consigns the name Egmont to the history books.
Avalanche near-miss: Snowboarder's brush with death caught on video
Within seconds a snowboarder and skier were nearly engulfed.