Lydia Bradey, the first woman to climb Mt Everest without supplemental oxygen, has been awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit. The honour came as a complete surprise to the mountaineer, who was guiding in Nepal when the ‘official-looking’ envelope arrived at her home in Lake Hāwea, and was opened on her behalf by her […]
The 2026 Wilderness Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition
Otamatapaio Hut, Oteake Conservation Park
Dirt bike trial on Tongariro Northern Circuit gets approval
Adventurer and author Dunc Wilson
A majestic coastal walk
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