New Zealand is justifiably famous for its Great Walks and other multi-day hiking trails, but don’t break out the cooking stove and sleeping bag just yet.
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A report into the tragic death of a tramper has highlighted the consequences of critical decisions made in mountain terrain, a Coroner has found.
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The Department of Conservation has reviewed its hut warden training and improved visitor safety information after a woman died while tramping to Angelus Hut.