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New Zealand Hikers Swarmed By The World’s Only Alpine Parrots

Day hiking the Southern Lakes: How far you can get without a tent

There’s a version of experiencing New Zealand’s Southern Lakes that involves booking a guided walk, staying in huts for... The post Day hiking the Southern Lakes: How far you can g...

Missing tourist last seen at scenic mountain lookout near Queenstown

Erika was last seen on Skippers Saddle near Coronet Peak last week, wearing a black hat, tan brown puffer jacket, black tights and hiking boots.

The Aotearoa sites that could make the UNESCO World Heritage list

If chosen they would be on the list alongside the Taj Mahal and the Pyramids.

Auckland Council shuts Piha campground with reopening date uncertain

At this time of year there would normally be up to 50 campers staying each night, but currently the tui and ducks are the only occupants enjoying the September sun.

‘A proud moment’: New Zealand’s best airports named

Christchurch Airport was named Large Airport of the Year and won the Large Airport Sustainability Award for its KЕЌwhai Park Solar Farm project.

SH6 near WДЃnaka partially reopens for the weekend

Milford Road snow closure extended into Saturday morning

Vehicles stranded as rockfall and snow block highways

The road to Milford Sound remains closed because of avalanche risk as heavy snow blankets alpine highways, with up to 25cm falling on parts of SH73.

Watch: Timelapse shows wintry blast sweeping across South Island

Snow is expected to settle on several South Island roads on Thursday morning, while heavy rain continues on the West Coast.

Country Life: Christchurch red zone plants on Michelin-starred menu

Magnolia petals and pine pollen are among the ingredients foraged and plated up at Tussock Hill restaurant.

One person killed in avalanche on Mount Dixon

The body of the man who died following an avalanche in the Aoraki Mount Cook National Park this morning has been recovered.

Massive landscape used for Lord of the Rings set goes on the market

A rare piece of Otago’s rugged landscape adjacent to the historic Poolburn Reservoir has been put on the market for the first time in more than 25 years.

Aitutaki braces for Tropical Cyclone Wati

The Aitutaki Island Council in the Cook Islands has activated its emergency operations centre as Tropical Cyclone Wati approaches.

Fire ‘out of control and spreading really fast’, local tour guide says

A large vegetation fire has broken out on Walter Peak, on the shores of Lake Wakatipu near Queenstown.

Taiarahia documentary captures kotahitanga in action

Taiarahia mountain in Ruatoki Valley has stood as a sentinel landmark watching over its people, but forestry plans put the native forest of the maunga under threat.

Heavy rain for upper North Island, avalanche risk ongoing for South Island

A flood alert has been issued for Warkworth and heavy rain warnings have been upgraded for much of the upper North Island, while wind watches and avalanche warnings lie over some p...

Four Christchurch sites considered for March 15 national memorial

The sites are Victoria Lake, South Rolleston Avenue and two places on the banks of the ЕЊtДЃkaro/Avon River.

From Subalpine Lakes to Old-Growth Forests: Hiking in North Cascades National Park

  North Cascades National Park Tucked away in northern Washington just south of the Canadian border, North Cascades National Park is a rugged sanctuary of jagged alpine peaks, glac...

Top Kiwi holiday spot named Oceania's leading island destination

Tourism leader credits warm local hospitality after taking out Oceania's Leading Island Destination for a fourth consecutive year at the 2026 World Travel Awards.

New Zealand pilgrims narrowly escaped Nepal flash flood

Eight Kiwis were among a group whose tour operator decided to cross the border earlier.

South Island's new weather radar gets a home

A radar site near Horoirangi Peak has been chosen, with ministers citing repeated flooding in the region.

NSW protects first pink lakes: governments buy Pulgamurtie Station

The acquisition of Pulgamurtie Station in New South Wales, covering 74,000 hectares of unique landscapes, aims to protect the area's stunning pink lakes and vulnerable wildlife. Th...

Fire near NZ's Queenstown grows to 1,200 hectares amid strong winds

A bush fire near New Zealand's tourist town of Queenstown has grown to about 1,200 hectares as strong winds fuel the flames on Wednesday, reported Xinhua. The fire, burning since...

These are the best hotels in New Zealand, according to the Michelin Guide

The Michelin Guide has revealed its 2026 hotel distinctions for New Zealand, awarding a total of 28 properties across the country with its coveted Michelin Key honours.