Govt proposes new adventure tourism rules
All risky adventure tourism businesses would have to be registered and pass an upfront safety audit to operate, under a new Government proposal.
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Silk Road: Tracing the path of ancient footsteps
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I just tried to stay on top, says avalanche survivor
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NZ firm revels in Brit's Amazon success
The first man to walk the entire length of the Amazon river put his NZ-made backpacks through some serious paces.
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Hospitality from an ex-pat Kiwi family in Kazakhstan provides a restful break for the 51st Traverse team.
Otago: To heli and back
Doug Sherring fulfils a lifelong ambition on Wanaka's pristine backcountry slopes.
Staying on track in Central Otago
Wayne Thompson tackles a beautiful but challenging rail trail.
Mongolia: A lesson in turning the tables
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Mongolia: Broken leg spells end of a dream
A mishap on the road sees one of the 51st Traverse team members being sent back to NZ.
Queenstown: The family's take
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Queenstown: Peaks of perfection
Donna McIntyre and family pack their ski gear and head for the Remarkables and Coronet Peak.
Out and about in NZ
Beaches and cocktails are nice, but how about some ideas for healthy Kiwi breaks?
Utah: Two-wheel heaven
Jacques Marais risks life and limb in a legendary land of hair-raising, bone-jarring, biblical grandeur - and loves every minute.
A meeting with Mongolian nomads
As the 51st Traverse team continue on across the Mongolian steppes, they encounter some local hospitality.
Solo riders each have a story
Rob Gray finds that all you really need to ride around the world is a motorbike and a fair bit of determination.
Mt Ruapehu: A snow bunny is born
Helen van Berkel returns to the slopes and finds that skiing is nothing like riding a bike... and that kids are better at it.
Syria: In charge of a tour group - and 16 camels
Will it be useful to add to my CV, I wonder, the title of honorary Bedouin camel trekking manager?
Florida: It's a kind of magic
Megan Singleton falls under the spell of the newly opened Harry Potter theme park.
Molesworth: Scenic show on the road
Pleasure and a touch of pain intertwine for Greg Bowker on a four-day cycle trip in the South Island.
Pot yourself an ethical safari in Africa
By choosing a safari with greener credentials, at least some of your money directly supports conservation and communities.
Teen sailor to attempt second round-the-world bid
The parents of US sailor Abby Sunderland have defended the 16-year-old's doomed circumnavigation attempt.
Walking on thin ice
Hiking to a retracting ice river's face can be inspiring and nerve-racking.
Queensland: Colourful Cooloola Coast
Forty shades of sand are just one of the many attractions in this laid back holiday spot.