The tailless wonder of the south, the rock wren or pīwauwau has been crowned Bird of the year 2022.
Pīwauwau was conferred rock-star status after a two-wee
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The mountaineering legend's son hopes a classic train expedition along the length of the South Island will help local businesses survive the wait for international tourists to return.
New Zealand s best autumn and winter walks and National Parks
29 Apr, 2021 05:27 PM
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Aoraki: Pick a route to match your outdoor abilities. Photo / Supplied
Hibernation is for bears - get out there and soak up the winter wonderland, writes
Thomas Bywater
The days are getting shorter again, and somehow longer. New Zealand s front-loaded calendar makes much of the summer season, with March to September all but written off. This is a mistake. The milder, mellow mornings and crisp winter walks capture Aotearoa in a different light.
It is half of the year that doesn t get nearly its fair share but all that is about to change.