Erik Sass is covering the events of the war exactly 100 years after they happened. This is the 258th installment in the series. Already 84 years old when he made the critical decision that ignited the ...

If you want to experience the majestic Franz Josef Glacier, best to get your (ice) skates on, writes Simon Kay. Actually, it’s crampons you’ll be strapping on rather than skates, but the sentiment ...

The Scenic Hotel Group's Mueller Wing surrounded by floodwaters after the Waiho River broke through a stopbank immediately behind the site in April 2016.Brendon McMahon / LDR A $30 million claim ...

Moving a town might sound extreme, but that could soon be a reality for one South Island community, in an effort to keep its residents safe. Franz Josef has an alpine fault running through the town, ...

Andrew Stone checks into Rainforest, a welcoming retreat in Franz Josef Village. Location: Tucked in the native forest on the edge of Westland's glacier town Franz Josef. From Hokitika it's a couple ...