Sir Edmund Hillary
Calls for Everest Day to be recognised in NZ
The Nepalese community is calling for upcoming Everest Day to be recognised in the New Zealand government calendar. Wallace talks to Dinesh Kahdka, the president of the NZ Nepal Chamber of Commerce. Audio
Peter Laurenson: Connection to Khumbu
Peter Laurenson is a keen tramper, climber and photographer who has spent three decades maintaining a special connection with the Khumbu region - the gateway to Mount Everest. He first visited the… Audio, Gallery
Why coins will continue to stand the test of time
In his new book, When Money Talks: A History of Coins and Numismatics, Professor Frank L. Holt investigates the history of money in the form of coinage and the discipline that studies it, highlighting… Audio
Before Everest: exploring Hillary's rocky relationship with Earle Riddiford
In mountaineering circles, saying you'd never want to share a rope with someone is a harsh insult. And when the man saying these things about you is national hero Sir Edmund Hillary, it really isn't… Audio
Roar of a Thousand Tigers a fitting name for Sir Edmund symphony
Composer Gareth Farr describes how he turned the Kiwi spirit of adventure into a symphony. The specially commissioned piece celebrating Sir Edmund Hillary and his ascent of Everest has its world… Audio
Helen Clark: In Nepal to mark Sir Ed's 100th birthday
Former Prime Minister and keen mountaineer Helen Clark was in Nepal to mark Sir Ed Hillary's 100th birthday. She explains how important Sir Ed's trust is for the Nepalese. Audio, Gallery
Sir Ed's Mt Everest kit bag bought by museum
Sir Edmund Hillary's kit bag for his "assault" on Mount Everest lists items for the climb including 10 air mattresses, a sleeping bag "mummy" and six pairs of silk gloves.
Hillary family debuts fashion line inspired by Sir Ed
Conqueror of Mt Everest, philanthropist and now fashion icon - Sir Edmund Hillary's grandchildren took to the catwalk last night to parade a line of clothing inspired by the great New… Audio
Mary Hobbs: an extraordinary life at Tekapo
Mary Hobbs is a writer, photographer, publisher, former nurse and current business owner who lives with her husband Charlie at Aoraki Mt Cook. The pair own a guiding company, and The Old Mountaineer's… Audio
Mt Everest's Hillary Step 'still there' - Peter Hillary
A mountaineer's claim that the famous feature is gone appears to be mistaken, Sir Edmund Hillary's son says. Audio
Fight to restore Sir Edmund Hillary's historic Antarctic hut
Three tractors will travel more than 2000 kilometres from Auckland to Aoraki Mount Cook in a bid to save Sir Edmund Hillary's historic Antarctic hut. Video, Audio
Fundraising for money to repair Sir Ed's Antarctic hut underway
The Antarctic Heritage Trust is driving three tractors more than two thousand kilometres in a bid to raise funds to help repair Sir Edmund Hillary's hut in Antarctica. The journey from Piha Beach to… Audio
Dawa Steven Sherpa: Everest and environment
Kim Hill talks to Dawa Steven Sherpa is an environmental activist and tourism entrepreneur who has led more than 150 climbers from 18 different nations to summit Mt Everest, and in the process… Audio
Hillary's papers among world's most treasured
Sir Edmund Hillary's personal photographs, diaries and letters have been added to a list of the world's most treasured documents.
Boldly going where your ancestors have already been - what the rediscovery of traditional navigation means
Explorer Kevin Biggar, astrophysicist Prof. Richard Easther, designer Kate Sylvester and celestial navigator Jack Thatcher talk with Jesse Mulligan. 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
