Nepal

We return to Nepal now - last week Lynn Freeman was on safari, this time she's exploring some of the increasing number of accommodation options available to visitors. Not the increasing number of high… Audio, Gallery

Nepal rivals India when it comes to wildlife, though it's neighbour has been in the safari business for much longer and has a much bigger profile. Lynn Freeman went on safari in Nepal in August, with… Audio, Gallery

After years of rapid growth, New Zealand visitor numbers from China and India are slowing, now nearby Nepal is enticing more of its neighbours to "come visit". Lynn Freeman went to Nepal to find out… Audio

In Voices this week; we meet Nepalese women making a big difference in their community here and back in Nepal. Episode by Lynn Freeman. Audio

July 19 marks 100 years since Sir Edmund Hillary was born, and the start of a month of activities to celebrate his life and achievements. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will host an event at Parliament… Audio

As torrential rain bring floods and landslides ripping through areas of Nepal, Bangladesh and India, policymakers and climate scientists from more than 60 countries are meeting in Kathmandu to discuss… Audio

Former Prime Minister and keen mountaineer Helen Clark was in Nepal to mark Sir Ed Hillary's 100th birthday. She explains how important Sir Ed's trust is for the Nepalese. Audio, Gallery

New Zealand mountaineer Lydia Bradey was on Mount Everest last week when the viral photo showing a queue of people waiting to make their final ascent was taken. Audio

Mountaineers from the Indian army on a expedition in Nepal have found mysterious large footprints in the snow that they think belong to the Yeti, a.k.a. the abominable snowman. Lauren Anthony reports.

Insurance scams have been running in Nepal for years, but now a group of underwriters is threatening a boycott if Nepal's government doesn't crack down. Southern Cross insurance boss Chris White talks… Audio

In this episode of Voices; we look at our growing ties with Nepal and upcoming plans for Sir Edmund Hillary's centenary in 2019. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio

25 expelled students from Christchurch were taken to Nepal last year on an initiative from the YMCA to help turn their lives around, called Project Hope. Video, Audio

Dhaulagiri 816 is an especially remote and difficult mountain to climb. NZ mountaineer Lydia Bradey says it was one of the best summits she's ever done. Audio, Gallery

Four Nepalese men are stuck on a rickety boat in the Federated States of Micronesia nearly a year after they were given refugee status. Audio