Annika Kirsten, 23, was one of nine people to die in the skydiving plane crash at Fox Glacier on September 4.

James Russell heads south to the Waikato and a property which offers a range of activities to get the blood pumping.

Ancient caves, deadly snakes and hungry crocs - Pamela Wade experienced it all during a trip to Queensland's Capricorn Coast.

Matt Crook reports on a smack-you-in-the-face adventure.

On a pool table at a Fox Glacier pub, a variety of drinks were arranged alongside the words "RIP Boys", as locals remembered their friends killed in Saturday's plane crash.

Geoff Thomas shares infectious enthusiasm and fishing tales from a neighbouring island.

An island holiday can be more than lying on a beach, discovers a culturally enriched, exhilarated and exfoliated Andrew Stone.

Joelle Thomson has a day of adventure in Auckland's west - all the while managing to stay clean and dry, despite the dreary weather.

The 51st Traverse team's journey through southern Kyrgyzstan is a sobering experience, writes Rob Gray.

A man whose daughter died in a bridge-swinging accident is applauding planned adventure tourism regulations but says the Govt should have moved sooner.

You can't legislate for stupidity, freak occurrences or the weather - but the Govt's proposal is a virtual admission current rules are too relaxed.

All risky adventure tourism businesses would have to be registered and pass an upfront safety audit to operate, under a new Government proposal.

A temporary home on wheels provides a delightfully different way to discover new corners of Australia, writes David Dewhurst.

Graeme Lay braves high seas to get a local's perspective of all the best parts of Rangiroa atoll, an hour northeast of Tahiti.

The first man to walk the entire length of the Amazon river put his NZ-made backpacks through some serious paces.

A skier caught in an avalanche on Mt Hutt has described how he fought to stay on top of the snow.

Hospitality from an ex-pat Kiwi family in Kazakhstan provides a restful break for the 51st Traverse team.

Doug Sherring fulfils a lifelong ambition on Wanaka's pristine backcountry slopes.

Wayne Thompson tackles a beautiful but challenging rail trail.

As I watched my bike disappear down the dusty road and out of sight, I began to feel rather stupid.

A mishap on the road sees one of the 51st Traverse team members being sent back to NZ.

Donna McIntyre and family pack their ski gear and head for the Remarkables and Coronet Peak.

Donna McIntyre's family give their verdicts on their trip to the snow.