Inside SAS training deaths: By elephant, bomb or error
David Fisher reveals details of NZSAS training fatalities - one involving an elephant.
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British explorer Adrian Hayes recalls last moments with Kiwis who died on K2
Hayes was with NZ climbers Marty and Denali Schmidt when they were killed by an avalanche.
NZ's glaciers 'sad and dirty' after third-hottest summer
NZ's famous glaciers are looking "sad and dirty" after another brutally warm summer.
Mystery of a barman's fatal shooting
Hotel chef arrested for murder five months after workmate's death.
Mt Kilimanjaro death: Kiwi's heartbreaking final text message
Before Brett Clark passed away he was able to send one final text message to his son.
Kiwi killed in avalanche an 'amazing mum' devoted to her 2yo daughter
Kiwi killed in Avalanche leaves behind a heartbroken family.
100m plunge: Kiwi killed on 'death road' in Bolivia
Auckland-man Emile Vollenhoven died after he fell about 100m while mountain biking.
Body never found after dispute on Mt Taranaki
Pioneer of Highlander condensed milk never found after climb of Mt Taranaki.
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.
Blast to start avalanche kills workers
Two ski resort workers have been killed in Morillon in the French Alps.
Go Pro series: Conquering Aoraki Mt Cook
A 17-hour journey in one of our harshest environments ends in triumph.
I shouldn't be alive: Kiwi falls from mountain and survives
Kiwis who have cheated death: Today reporter Derek Cheng tells of his close call.
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.