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Teuila Fuatai: Keeping calm and Karen on up Queen Charlotte Track
Those boots weren't made for walking - but would I do it all again? In a heartbeat.
Latest from New Zealand Walks
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Your next Great Walk: Southland track with creature comforts
A remote wilderness experience with hot showers and welcome creature comforts.
Cold beer and warm showers on NZ's Next Great Walk
A remote wilderness experience with hot showers and welcome creature comforts.
A Great Walk with fine wine, three-course meals and comfy beds
Why it's not cheating to take the luxury option on the Milford Track.
Secret messages in Patagonia clothing sew political division
When it comes to politics US outdoors company Patagonia wears its heart on its sleeve.
GO NZ: A Great Walk, by boot and by bike
The Paparoa Track is the first new Great Walk to be added in two decades.
Summer cicadas and a world of song on the Queen Charlotte Track
Geoff Chapple, founder of Te Araroa Trail, takes on Marlborough's Queen Charlotte Track.
Go NZ: Elisabeth Easther's off the beaten track adventure
The Coromandel Coastal Walkway really lived up to its hype.
Just do it: 16 top tips for New Zealand day walks
How to stay happy, healthy and safe on a hike.
New Zealand's best walks - all 100 of them
A revised guide to NZ walks confirms the country is blessed with great options
Police urge trampers to be safe after two rescues
The police have taken the time to caution trampers ahead of any journeys this summer.
Deadly decisions: Tramper watched partner die, waited a month for rescue
The grieving woman at the heart of month-long ordeal heard her partner's last breath.
Southland's Hump Ridge gets 'Great Walk' upgrade
The track will receive a $5 million upgrade and be added to the top tier of hikes.
Clues found in search for missing tramper
Myers, 49, was reported missing after he failed to return home from a hike on June 1.
Search continues for missing tramper Darren Myers
The 49-year-old British man was reported missing on Saturday.
Rescuers searching for missing tramper find snow prints
The man was due to finish the tramp through the Northern Crossing at noon on Saturday.
RNZAF chopper joins search for man missing in Tararua Ranges
About 50 searchers are looking for the man missing in the Tararua Ranges.
Police search for missing tramper in Tararua Ranges
Missing man had been due to finish tramp through Northern Crossing at noon yesterday.
Tramper found unharmed after three days missing
Timothy Clements, 36, was due to return from his Ashburton Lakes tramp on Monday.
Search continues for missing tramper Timothy Clements
Police Search and Rescue staff are at the Te Araroa Track near Lake Emily.
Public dispute council's timeline to reopen Waitākere Ranges
The plan identifies priorities for track upgrades and reopening over the next five years.
Missing 17-year-old Yerin An found safe and well
The 17-year-old was located on the Te Araroa track safe and well, police say.
Great Walks tourist fee hike: Results so far 'encouraging'
Bookings by people living in New Zealand had increased from 45 per cent to 57 per cent.
Avoiding the royals: Where to see less of Harry and Meghan
If you're keen to avoid hearing the royals' every move, head for one of these boltholes.
Meghan's $32k tourdrobe: Duchess in Kiwi designs
The secrets of Meghan's outfits for her tour Down Under
New Zealand tops UK's Travel wishlist
New Zealand might be "at the bottom of the word" but it's at the top of the wish list.
Chile opens massive 'Parks of Patagonia' hiking trail
Chile's brand new route should be on the bucket list of hikers everywhere.
New Zealand's most ridiculous travel complaints
Our "smelly mud pools" and "boring" national bird are slated in cruel online reviews.
A step in the right direction
Paul Hersey finds the best photographic opportunities on New Zealand's Great Walks.