Himalayas
Yaks 'n Yetis: Peter Hillary and Ant Sang's new book's Himalayan magic
Mountaineer Peter Hillary has teamed up with artist Ant Sang and the result is 4 Yaks and a Yeti - a book that see a young Nepalese boy undertake a perilous journey to find the mythical palace… Audio
'We moved into the wilderness and embraced insecurity'
Miriam Lancewood's first book, Woman in the Wilderness, told her story of living for seven years in the NZ bush with her husband. Her gripping sequel to the international bestseller, Wild at Heart… Audio
Kate Murphy: You're Not Listening
Self-improvement guru Dale Carnegie always said listening was key to getting ahead in life. Journalist Kate Murphy takes a closer look at the art of listening in her new book, You're Not Listening:… Audio
Missing trekker rescued after 47 days in the Himalayas
A 21-year-old student from Taiwan has been found alive in the Himalayas, 47 days after he and his girlfriend, who did not survive, went missing.
Avalanche at Everest Base Camp
In 2015 a violent earthquake shook Nepal, killing thousands across the country. In its wake, climbing teams at Mt Everest were hit by a deadly avalanche that destroyed Base Camp and caused the deaths… Audio
Our Own Odysseys: One Thousand Desert Dunes
Crossing the red centre of Australia, the Simpson Desert, as part of a vehicle safari with tour operator Steve Beston of NZ 4x4 Treks. Audio, Gallery
Rescuers focus on recovering bodies after mountain disaster
Searches have continued for a fourth day in the Himalayas, after a devastating snowstorm and avalanches hit a popular trekking route. Audio
Death toll rises after Nepalese blizzards
Officials in Nepal say a search and rescue operation to find trekkers, stranded after a series of blizzards and avalanches on the Annapurna trail, has ended. Audio
Search for trekkers missing in Nepal after blizzards
Scores of trekkers remaining missing after unseasonal blizzards and avalanches killed at least 28 people along the high altitude Annapurna mountain route in Nepal yesteray. Audio
At least 26 dead in Nepal's blizzard-hit Annapurna ranges
At least 26 people have been confirmed dead and 70 people are missing after several avalanches in the Himalayas. Audio
Deadly snowstorm kills dozens of trekkers in Nepal
More than 20 people are dead in Nepal, after a severe snow storm hit lower slopes of the Himalayas, killing foreign trekkers, sherpas and yak herders in an icy blast. Audio
Deadly snowstorm takes toll on Nepalese trekkers
At least 21 trekkers - including a number of foreign tourists - have died in a snowstorm and avalanches in Nepal's Himalayas. Audio
Spectrum for 22 June 2014
Twelve women, aged between 50 and mid-70s and mainly from Taranaki, recently trekked for 3 days through Nepal's mountain passes to the remote village of Kharikhola. They were accompanied by Sherpa… Audio