The really gross reason China has cut trips to Mt Everest
China decides to cut down on climbers wanting to scale Everest for a pretty grim reason.
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A 17-hour journey in one of our harshest environments ends in triumph.
I shouldn't be alive: Kiwi falls from mountain and survives
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Jo Morgan's miraculous escape from the avalanche that killed two
"It took me ages to get my legs out ... it is sort of akin to being buried in wet sand."
Hottest summer drove alps' biggest ever ice loss - scientist
Our hottest ever summer drove the Southern Alps' biggest seasonal melt, scientist says.
Fatal avalanche likely to be triggered by climbers
Police accepted to release a name of the person who died today.
Kea ora! Tourist captures 'once in a lifetime' photos at NZ's Kepler Track
'Came to NZ, climbed a mountain, met a bird friend, snapped the photo of a lifetime.'
Drone shows devastation of wildfires as death toll hits 63
Another 631 residents have been reported missing.
'They didn't die alone': Heartbreak for avalanche victim's partner
Partner speaks of losing the man she first met when he was her guide — and made her cry.
Mt Hicks avalanche: Killed mountain guides named
The incident happened around 5.30am on Mt Hicks near Mt Cook/Aoraki.
Importance of personal locator beacons stressed following avalanche tragedy
Adventurer Jo Morgan survived the avalanche that killed her two climbing partners.
'Lucky to be alive': Avalanche survivor Jo Morgan
Adventurer describes heartbreak about moment she realised two "dear friends" had died.
How it happened: Deadly avalanche kills two
Both the deceased were experienced mountain guides.
In Sir Ed's footsteps: Hillary's granddaughter set to conquer Everest
Lily Hillary plans to do Base Camp next year and summit in 2020 with her dad and brothers.
How I learned about altitude sickness the hard way
Preparation? Prescription drugs? Yak butter? Here's how to treat acute mountain sickness.
'One sneeze from death': Hunter's 40m gully plunge
His heroic mates kept him alive in the freezing conditions as he plunged into hypothermia.
Straight up: the daunting challenge of El Capitan
A mountain-climbing documentary is breaking box-office records because it's great
Canada's legendary Ogopogo lake monster surfaces
New footage of Canada's answer to the Loch Ness monster has emerged.
Brother's tribute to climber who died in crater lake fall
"What started as a simple hobby turned into a passion for him ... he was in love with NZ."
MS woman conquers peak: 'Go mum!'
Tracey Hall's inspiring uphill battle with MS. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
What Antarctic discovery means for Southern Alps
A discovery in Antarctica has offered new insights into the Southern Alps' formation.
Types of buses and safety to come under more scrutiny
Types of buses will be key to public service transport planned for Ruapehu
Hosking: Make adventurers, not taxpayers, pay for their rescues
COMMENT: Mountaineers might be more careful if they knew they'll pay for their rescue.
Tūroa chair lift out of action for at least a week
Tūroa's six-seater chair lift will be closed for at least a week while repairs are made.
Second rescue in five years for Aussie
The Australian had been rescued from the area in a major helicopter mission back in 2013.
Teen rescued after two days stranded on mountain
The 19-year-old tourist was stuck in bad weather in the Tararua Crossing.
Climber found alive after going missing in the Himalayas
Defiant climber was still trying to descend mountain when a drone spotted him.
Gales tipped for Wellington and south as cold front moves in
Winds of up to 120 km/h expected in the South Island today and in Wellington tonight.
Found: Edmund Hillary's passport application
Passport applications of Ed Hillary and other notable Kiwis have been revealed.
CEO and mates hit marathon high in Nepal
The Everest marathon is tough - but the opportunity of a lifetime, as DHB chief found.
Waioeka Gorge stays shut for days
Crews working hard to re-open road but firms call for more permanent solution.
Local Focus: Story of Mauao told in new book
The first children's book on Mauao will be released. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Snowfalls fuelling skiing excitement
While skiers now can feast on pre-winter photos, 100 years ago the sport barely existed.