Aoraki
Pest species moves closer to a national park
There are major efforts underway to keep a bunch of Australian invaders from stepping foot - or paw - in one of our national parks. Wallabies were introduced to New Zealand in the late 1800 for… Audio
Avalanche risk at Aoraki Mt Cook
Back country enthusiasts are being urged to take extra care after an avalanche large enough to destroy several buildings was sighted at Aoraki Mt Cook. Karyn speaks with Mike Daisley from New Zealand… Audio
Couple stuck in Mt Cook National Park rescued
The couple, aged in their 60s, have been rescued after facing severe exhaustion and bad weather on Ball Pass, high in the Southern Alps.
Mt Cook rescue team unable to reach climbers
A helicopter has returned to the Mt Cook/Aoraki National Park in a bid to rescue two stranded climbers before dark.
Climbers killed on Mt Cook chose to press on
A mountain guide who escaped a fatal icefall on Aoraki Mt Cook says he told the three overseas climbers with him that conditions were too dangerous. Eric Frykberg reports. Audio
Climbers' bodies recovered from mountain
The bodies of two climbers who died in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park after falling from a great height have been recovered.
Aoraki Mackenzie Starlight Festival - Hon Margaret Austin
The stars will be celebrated in Twizel this weekend, when the three-day Aoraki Mackenzie Starlight Festival begins. International speakers, exhibitions, displays and documentaries will feature at the… Audio