Dozens came down with Covid-19 on Everest. Nepal says it never happened
New York Times: NZ man among those infected while climbing Everest. Officials deny claims.
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Concern that highly infectious Delta variant doesn't respond to lab-produced antibodies.
Walking the Tongariro Crossing for a good cause
"The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a completely different experience during the winter."
As Covid rampages across Nepal, workers pay the price
New York Times: The Himalayan country is considering declaring a health emergency.
Mt Everest: Oldest and fastest climbers set new records
Oldest American, fastest woman on Everest return safely.
Peter Hillary's devastating letter from Nepal
Opinion: Chairman of the Himalayan Trust shares a letter ahead of Everest Day on May 29.
Everest guide reports 'at least 100' Covid cases at base camp
408 foreign climbers were issued permits to climb Everest. Many have contracted the virus.
More than 100 Covid cases on Everest, guide says
Nepalese mountaineering officials have denied there are any active cases this season.
Claiming the summit without reaching the top: Can close ever be good enough?
New York Times: 44 people claim they've reached all highest peaks. But maybe no one has.
Send Covid aid to Nepal: Kiwi mountaineer urges NZ Govt
First woman to climb Everest without oxygen says Nepal needs help.
Covid: China cancels Everest climbs over fears of virus from Nepal
Several climbers have reported testing positive for Covid after returning from base camp.
Nepal's army digs mass graves to bury thousands of unclaimed Covid victims
As in Delhi and Mumbai, Kathmandu's residents are dying at home and outside hospitals.
Kiwi operators can Everest season over Covid outbreaks
New Zealand's Everest tour operators scrap 2021 expeditions.
Two climbers first to die on Mt Everest's new season
One reached the summit, the other succumbed to exhaustion before getting there.
Covid on Everest: China draws distancing border on summit
China is to enforce physical distancing to stop transmission from Nepal climbers.
'Situation worse than India': Nation 'staring into Covid abyss'
The Covid-19 crisis is engulfing a mountainous nation of 30 million people.
Sherpa guide scales Mount Everest for record 25th time
Kami Rita and 11 other Sherpas were fixing ropes ready for this year's influx of climbers.
Kiwis caught up on Everest as Covid breaks out at base camp
This season saw Everest's first case of Covid. Also, a record number of climbers.
To catch a serial killer: 'Absolutely gripping' - real-life hero of Netflix show lives in NZ
The Serpent diplomat: 'I'd seen people dead before but... not in that manner.'
As climbers return to Everest, an already dangerous ascent becomes extra perilous
New York Times: When is it safe to switch your surgical mask for an oxygen mask?
Hundreds of climbers to arrive for pandemic Everest season
300 climbers are on their way to base camp, despite the pandemic.
In Nepal and across the world, child marriage is rising
New York Times: Pandemic worsened economic distress and factors that lead to such unions.
Nepal bans climbers for 'faking' Everest climb
"He was crying profusely for failing to reach the summit."
Kiwi student makes the cut at World Photography Awards
They show a snapshot in time at the small medical centre, before Nepal's borders closed.
Everest grows as survey adds metre to tallest mountain
Surveyors lost toes to frostbite in the hard fought international survey.
'This time is different': Covid-19 cases skyrocket worldwide
France, Russia, Nepal and a handful of US states are behind the massive spike in cases.
World's most remote Irish bar: 'business 'll pick up'
It's two days' hike from the nearest airport, with no roads to speak of.
Watch: Two more Covid cases; Health boss' plea to 367 Kiwis dodging authorities
There are now 22 active cases in New Zealand.
'Nothing like this in recent times': Photo of Mt Everest goes viral
A view hidden for years has re-emerged.
Nepal makes yoga mandatory for schoolchildren
New York TImes: Government says the course will promote a healthy, active lifestyle.
After deadly jam on Everest, Nepal delays new safety rules
New York Times: New rules will not be imposed for the coming climbing season.
Angela Griffen: Reflecting on Fred Hollows
Comment: Frank, funny and user-friendly in a gruff sort of way, Fred was one of a kind.
Coronavirus warning to NZ schools: Keep students away for 14 days
Any at-risk children or teachers should stay away for 14 days.
The merchants of thirst
New York Times: Private tanker operators are profiting from growing water scarcity.