New Zealand
Five hit by avalanche at Aoraki-Mount Cook
One person sustained injuries and will be airlifted out.
Latest from Aoraki Mt Cook National Park
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Mystery of a barman's fatal shooting
Hotel chef arrested for murder five months after workmate's death.
Massive icebergs break off NZ's largest glacier
The Tasman Glacier has released a massive amount of ice into its lake this week.
Mystery surrounds 'monster' trout caught in canal - or was it?
"Monster" 25 kg trout said to have been caught in South Island hydro canal.
Rescue team with 'exhausted' couple on Aoraki/Mt Cook
Rescuers are waiting for a gap in the weather to try to reach the couple.
Go Pro series: Conquering Aoraki Mt Cook
A 17-hour journey in one of our harshest environments ends in triumph.
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."
'Horrific start to holiday season': Four dead in 24 hours on NZ roads
Police have urged Kiwis to take care on the roads after a horror 24 hours.
Fatal avalanche likely to be triggered by climbers
Police accepted to release a name of the person who died today.
One person dies in Mt Cook avalanche
One person has died after an avalanche on Mount Cook.
Mt Hicks avalanche: Killed mountain guides named
The incident happened around 5.30am on Mt Hicks near Mt Cook/Aoraki.
'Lucky to be alive': Avalanche survivor Jo Morgan
Adventurer describes heartbreak about moment she realised two "dear friends" had died.
'I'm lucky to be alive' - Jo Morgan's survival after buried in snow for 30 minutes
Jo Morgan "strong but shattered" after miracle escape in tragedy that claims two guides.
Calls for changes to 'horrendous' intersection following latest death
"Unfortunately it seems like people have to die before anything gets done."
Spate of serious crashes claim six lives in 32 hours
The road carnage began at 1.30am yesterday, with the most recent crash at 8.10am today.
Pair missing in Mt Cook park found safe
Two people reported lost in Hooker Valley about 7pm were found safe a short time later.
Greenpeace dairy farm protesters arrested by police
Protesters had shut down work at the site of a proposed dairy farm extension.
Person seriously injured in two-car crash near Mt Cook
The road has reopened but traffic is down to one lane.
The H Files: Last days for historic Mt Cook hut
Avalanche memorial hut to go after falling into disrepair and low usage.
Extreme skiers snatch another first
Skiers make first descent of Mt Malte Brun - a high peak near Aoraki/Mt Cook.
Skiers make dangerous Mt Cook Caroline descent
The "outrageous" descent comes nearly 47 years after climbers first ascended the face.
Rock collapse shunts Mt Cook hut 9 metres
Fears that spontaneous mountainside collapse would kill hut occupants
Sir Ed Hillary climbing bag for sale
Rare Sir Edmund Hillary climbing expedition bag surfaces at auction.
High avalanche danger on 5 popular peaks
Avalanche risk now life-threatening in some of the country's popular trekking areas.
Our real-life heroes honoured
Those in search and rescue often put their lives on the line. These are their stories.
Welsh climber safe after beacon set off
Welsh climber sets off beacon after 'rough night' on the Darwin Glacier.
National MP to quit after demotion
National MP for Rangitata Jo Goodhew will quit Parliament at the election after being dropped from Cabinet.
Missing motorcyclist found
A 24-year-old man who hadn't been seen or heard from since Tuesday has now been found.
Climbers rescued from Aoraki/Mt Cook
Two climbers were rescued from Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park last night, in what was described as a "marvellous" piece of flying in poor conditions.