Tour Aotearoa
An angel on the trail
27 Mar 2021
Mary Nettle is what's known as a trail angel. She feeds and waters bikepackers on the 3000 kilometre Tour Aotearoa cycle ride from her travelling kiosk, raising funds for her local community hall. Audio
More than 100 trapped tourists rescued by helicopter
9 Mar 2018
Backpackers on a bus tour, kayakers paddling the Whanganui river and cyclists doing the Tour Aotearoa were among those who got stuck for the night, and are relieved to be out. Audio
Cyclists trek from Cape Reinga to Bluff
6 Mar 2016
When is a race not a race? The Tour Aotearoa bike trek, from Cape Reinga to Bluff, brings a different philosophy to the peloton.