The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is arguably one of the most incredible day walks in the world. We are warned though, that although beautiful, it can be dangerous... Read More

Firefighters have been busy responding to fires started by fireworks across New Zealand since about 10.30pm on New Year's Eve. Fire and Emergency's three communications... Read More

Blisters are the Achilles heel of the modern-day tramper or hiker. Easily preventable, yet completely debilitating, they can grind a tramp to a halt as well... Read More

New Zealand Mountain Safety Council operations manager Nathan Watson is sharing his tips on how to keep safe from wasp attacks. He says his first experience with... Read More

With summer setting in and Kiwis turning their attention to holiday mode, chances are you're amongst the hundreds of thousands of people dusting off packs, finding... Read More

Bay of Plenty Regional Council is providing an update on the rahui closure area of Pāpāmoa Hills following a death yesterday. In a Facebook post, the regional... Read More

Preparing for Christmas is one thing, but once the festivities wrap up, figuring out what to do with that parched pine tree in your lounge is a chore many people... Read More

Five of Whakatāne district's nine drinking water schemes failed to comply with new drinking water standards in the first quarter of this financial year - albeit... Read More

A team of international scientists will head back to Antarctica this month to try and unlock the carbon secrets of the McMurdo Dry Valleys. In an international... Read More

Kiwis have a special connection with water, also known as wai. It's a taonga - treasure - that we all have a responsibility to care for and use responsibly - for... Read More

Camping is a rite of passage in New Zealand. Each summer Kiwis hustle to get a good spot close to a lake, a river, beach or forest, and enjoy time reconnecting... Read More

Waikato Police are urging people to take care in and on the water this summer while you're enjoying everything the beautiful district has on offer. "We have... Read More