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Hillary family rift widens
The rift between Sir Edmund Hillary's widow and his children grew yesterday, with claims son Peter has been cut out of a trust his father set up.
Hillary children launch High Court bid over watch
Lawyers for Sir Edmund Hillary's children will seek a High Court injunction to stop the auction of the adventurer's Rolex watches.
Family feud over Sir Ed's watches
Sir Edmund Hillary's children and his widow are fighting over Rolex watches owned by him and now for sale in an auction.
Sir Ed's Rolex collection up for grabs
Sir Edmund Hillary's widow is selling the watch her late husband was given after climbing Mt Everest in 1953.
Public to get say on Hillary Ridge
NZers can now have their say on whether the South Ridge of Aoraki Mount Cook should be renamed as 'Hillary Ridge'. The Geographic Board today opened a three month-public consultation.
Proposal to name Aoraki ridge for Hillary
A prominent ridge on Aoraki/Mount Cook, first climbed by Sir Edmund Hillary more than 60 years ago, is proposed to be renamed Hillary Ridge.
Climber conquers Everest before fatal blindness
British climber Peter Kinloch was on the roof of the world, in bright sunlight, taking pictures of the Himalayas below. Minutes later, he went blind.
Campaign to knock Hillary off his summit
A campaign is underway to try and prove a British climber beat Sir Edmund Hillary to the summit of Mt Everest.
Sir Ed's house begins trek to new base
A small stencil used by Sir Edmund Hillary to mark crates for one of his expeditions is likely to go on show in the Hillary family home.
Seven peaks in running to honour Sir Ed
Seven locations have become the final group of landmarks in the running to bear the name of New Zealand's greatest mountaineer.
Ugly brawl brewing over Sir Edmund's house
Mountaineer Graeme Dingle has renewed his bid to help save Sir Edmund Hillary's home.
Aussies interested in Hillary's home
Australians are muscling in on attempts to save the Remuera home Sir Ed Hillary built and lived in until his death.
Special day on the trail of Sir Ed
The family of Sir Edmund Hillary yesterday marked the second anniversary of his death by walking a rugged seaside hill track which bears his name.
Sir Ed's house on the move
Sir Edmund Hillary's home has been saved from the wrecker's ball and will be moved to the school that bears the famous New Zealander's name.
Plan for saving Ed's house up in air
There has been an apparent breakdown in communication between the new owner of Sir Ed's home and the man who wants to move it to a new site.
Tramping trail named in Sir Ed's honour
A four-day walk along Auckland's west coast has been named in honour of Sir Edmund Hillary.
Sir Ed still the greatest 'living' Kiwi
Sir Ed still first among 'living' New Zealanders, 18 months after his death.
Happy ending for Hillary diaries
Sir Edmund Hillary's children say they may publish some of his diaries and family papers.