New ZealandQuake: 'Massive blast' of snowKiwis in Nepal have spoken of yesterday's terrifying earthquake and say the country needs help urgently.26 Apr 08:38 AM
New ZealandQuake's 'massive long roar'Kiwi hikers trekking down from Mount Everest base camp have described their panic when the devastating quake - which has killed at least 1800 people - hit.26 Apr 04:00 AM
WorldRaw: Security cam footage of Nepal earthquakeThe video was recorded by a security camera in Nepal where an earthquake of magnitude 7.9 on Richter scale took place on 25th of April 2015.Watch25 Apr 10:41 PM
WorldHundreds dead after Nepal's 7.9 quakeAt least 718 feared dead as Nepalese earthquake leads to utter destruction. "Sherpas believe that a lot of people may have been buried in their tents."25 Apr 06:39 AM
New Zealand'Pole to paris' Dr cycles to climate congressA Canterbury postgraduate student is cycling through Australia, Asia and Europe on his way to a UN climate congress.16 Apr 10:40 PM
WorldChina plans to bore tunnel under EverestIt may be the world's tallest mountain to climb, but now China has set itself an even greater Mt Everest challenge: attempting to bore a tunnel straight through it.10 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldClimbers use Mt Everest as toiletThe climbers who each year attempt to follow in Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary's footsteps to the summit of Mount Everest are threatening to bring environmental disaster to the roof of the world.06 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelNepal: With Dad and the Mother of the WorldTwenty-six years ago, Nicholas Jones' father tested his youthful stamina on the mountainsides of Nepal. Recently, he returned to the roof of the world with his sons to relive his trekking adventure.11 Feb 11:00 PM
WorldDeath toll in Nepal blizzard tops 40Scores of walkers were still missing in the Himalayan mountains of Nepal yesterday, after a blizzard that is now known to have claimed the lives of more than 40 people.19 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldNepal avalanche: Kiwi couple safeA New Zealand couple whose whereabouts are unaccounted for in Nepal are not believed to be near the avalanche-stricken Annapurna circuit.19 Oct 12:23 AM
WorldNepal avalanche: Kiwi and UK wife safeFormer NZ Olympic hockey player and her British partner, who were feared missing in a deadly snowstorm in Nepal, believed to be safe and in touch with family.18 Oct 04:07 AM
TravelNepal: Focus on EverestKevin Pilley flies on Buddha Air for a close encounter with the Goddess of the Sky. Well, almost ...17 Oct 02:00 AM
WorldWorry over Kiwis' whereabouts in NepalThe search continues for people caught in a blizzard and deadly avalanche in Nepal this week, and concerns remain for New Zealanders in the area.16 Oct 04:47 PM
OpinionDhamey Tenzing Norgay & Curtis S. Chin: Everest loss underscores glaring divideFew people in New Zealand, despite its long mountaineering tradition, or elsewhere, are likely to remember the names of 16 Sherpas who lost their lives recently .02 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldHelicopter takes the strain for Everest climbThe first climber to scale Everest since Sherpas went on strike after 16 were killed in an avalanche has been accused of cheating by flying to the mountain's upper reaches by helicopter.27 May 05:16 AM
OpinionNeesha Bremner: The harm in trying to helpGood intentions are being abused in voluntourism, says Neesha Bremner.20 May 09:30 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: High risk worth greater rewardI'm sure I can speak for all of our World Vision team when I say that if it hadn't been for our porters and guides, none of us would have come close to climbing Mt Kilimanjaro last year.26 Apr 10:10 PM
WorldKiwi Everest trip off after disasterWanaka firm Adventure Consultants has cancelled its 2014 Everest expedition following Friday's fatal avalanche.22 Apr 11:50 PM
WorldSherpa climbers stage Everest walkout'I can't imagine stepping over them.' Most sherpas have decided to leave Everest, saying they will not climb the mountain while their friends are still buried in the snow.22 Apr 09:28 PM
WorldSherpas threaten Everest boycottIt was the deadliest avalanche to hit Everest, with 13 sherpas killed. Now the mountain's guides are threatening a boycott to press their safety concerns.22 Apr 12:17 AM
TravelNepal: High and mightyOn a Himalayan journey, Winston Aldworth has his breath taken away by the scale of Everest.03 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandGrandson: Tenzing deserved knighthoodThe grandson of Tenzing Norgay, Sir Edmund Hillary's companion during his historic ascent of Mt Everest, has hit out at the disparity of awards bestowed on the climbers.29 May 07:56 PM
New ZealandLike a god to NepaleseSo you think New Zealanders know a thing or two about the adoration of Sir Edmund Hillary? You should see the Nepalese.28 May 05:30 PM
TravelFrozen tears on Mt EverestThis Wednesday marks the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s ascent to the top of Mt Everest with Sherpa Tenzing Norgay. Rebecca Kennedy journeys to base camp and gains a sense of what Sir Ed loved about the ‘Holy Himalayas’.26 May 03:00 AM
WorldPlane with foreign tourists crashes in NepalNepal police say a small plane with foreign tourists has crashed while attempting to land at a mountain airstrip in northern Nepal.16 May 03:57 AM
TravelNepal: What to do in KathmanduThere's plenty to do in this landlocked nation - even if you don't pack crampons.28 Apr 11:00 PM
TravelNepal: Preparing for the hikeFor many hikers to Everest Base Camp in Nepal, adding an extra hike to the top of nearby mountain Kala Pattar is out of the question.27 Apr 03:00 AM
TravelNepal: Taking on the challengeBlack fingers claw at your neck. The zip of your windcheater is yanked away from your red raw chin.25 Apr 03:00 AM
