A man has survived a 15m fall from the top of a waterfall into a shallow pool near Te Anau where he needed to be rescued by a helicopter.

Pamela Wade zigzags her way around Milford Track's textured bush, bright prairies and breathtaking views.

Beautiful mountains and lakes make Kiwi roadtrip a classic, writes Josie Dale.

Dedicated pioneers created Fiordland's colourful heritage in a hostile environment, writes Paul Rush.

Elizabeth Binning's youngster falls for a speeding lullaby in Fiordland National Park.

Taking the Scenic Southern Route means seeing the glory of the country at your own pace.

Police have named a Sydney woman who died after falling over 400 metres down a slippery ice face in the Fiordland National Park. She had planned to celebrate her 39th birthday. It was left to rescuers to tell the woman's husband of her fate

An Aussie man who fell 40m down a slippery ice face with his wife while climbing in the Fiordland National Park....

Slips and surface flooding are causing havoc for motorists in the lower North Island as heavy rain and gale force winds sweep the region.

Several roads are again affected by ice after another heavy frost.

Milford serves up toil and pleasure in equal measure, writes Pamela Wade.