Franz Josef

TOURISM 1:24PM
The business of working with Mother Nature FRANZ JOSEF — The importance of business working co-operatively and supporting tourism on the South Island's Wild and rugged West Coast has been highlighted by changes to Franz Josef Glacier and a new glacier experience.
394 views

TOURISM 1:01PM
Glacier changes deliver new opportunity for leading New Zealand tourism operator FRANZ JOSEF — Dealing with the constant changes of a glacier is all in a day's work for tourism company Franz Josef Glacier Guides.
483 views

TRANSPORT 12:05AM
Repairs for highway bridge in south Westland FRANZ JOSEF — The NZ Transport Agency says it will work hard to minimise delays for the motorists when it carries out repairs to Friends Creek Bridge No 3 on State Highway 6 between Whataro and Franz Josef later this week.
226 views

DEATHS 7:39PM
German tourist dies at Franz Joseph FRANZ JOSEF — A 58 year old man from Germany collapsed while taking part in a guided walk at the Franz Josef Glacier valley basin about midday today.
293 views

DEATHS 2:05PM
Waiho River victims named FRANZ JOSEF — Police are now able to release the names of the two tourists who tragically died in the Waiho River at Franz Josef on 9/12/2011.
250 views

DEATHS 9:36PM
2 Tourists die at Franz Josef FRANZ JOSEF — At approximately 9:30 pm on Friday the 9th December 2011 four tourists were on a walk near Franz Josef Glacier.
393 views

ACCOMMODATION 9:08AM
Five-Star Gold for Te Waonui Forest Retreat FRANZ JOSEF — Te Waonui Forest Retreat in Franz Josef Glacier is proud to announce renewed accreditation to the Qualmark Five-Star standard with a Gold Enviro award.
465 views

TRANSPORT 2:13PM
Key Westland Bridge about to get a lift FRANZ JOSEF — The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) says the raising of the Waiho River Bailey Bridge on State Highway 6 (SH6) near Franz Josef Glacier is on target to start early next week.
175 views

DEATHS 8:50AM
Police recover body from Franz Joseph Glacier FRANZ JOSEF — Police yesterday recovered the body of a man from the Franz Joseph Glacier.
258 views

POLICE 2:18PM
South Korean tourist missing in Franz Josef FRANZ JOSEF — Franz Josef Police hold concerns for the wellbeing of a South Korean tourist, missing in Franz Josef.
187 views

SEARCH AND RESCUE 7:18AM
Search and Rescue scaled back FRANZ JOSEF — The Search & Rescue operation at Okarito for Mr.
225 views

SEARCH AND RESCUE 10:39AM
Search and Rescue continues- Okarito, South Westland FRANZ JOSEF — A Search & Rescue operation will resume for a missing white bait fisherman this morning at Okarito River Mouth north of Franz Josef.
219 views

DEATHS 7:27PM
Tourist named - Franz Joseph FRANZ JOSEF — At about 1.30 pm on the 12th of June 2010, an Australian male tourist died on Franz Joseph Glacier South Westland.
209 views

DEATHS 1:34PM
Australian tourist named FRANZ JOSEF — At about 1.30 pm on the 12th of June 2010, a 38 year old Australian male tourist died as a result of a fall on Franz Joseph Glacier South Westland.
211 views

DEATHS 8:43AM
Franz Joseph Glacier FRANZ JOSEF — At about 1.30 pm yesterday the 12th of June 2010, a 38 year old Australian male tourist died as a result of a fall on Franz Joseph Glacier South Westland.
282 views

CONSERVATION 1:56PM
Road Death of a Fantastic Father FRANZ JOSEF — Cee Cee, one of the best-known rowi kiwi, was found dead on the side of Ökärito Road on May 13.
177 views

TOURISM 7:56PM
Tourism forum hailed a "success" by operator FRANZ JOSEF — Tourism investment, mining, freedom camping and recreation activities versus commercial were among issues raised at the Totally Tourism West Coast Tourism Forum held at Franz Josef on Saturday (March 27).
377 views

CONSERVATION 5:20PM
Westland National Park turns 50 FRANZ JOSEF — Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson kicked off Westland Tai Poutini National Park's 50th anniversary celebrations today in Franz Josef and officially opened the newly sealed glacier roads.
339 views

TRAVEL 5:27PM
West Coast's Franz Josef Glacier Showing no Decline in Visitor Numbers for Summer FRANZ JOSEF — According to Franz Josef accommodation providers, the recession has failed to have a negative impact on their visitor stay numbers, especially as they head into the busy summer season.
689 views

POLICE 11:30AM
Franz Josef police have busy weekend FRANZ JOSEF — On the 25th of October 2009 at about 1am, Franz Josef Police attempted to stop a vehicle at Jacobs River near Bruce Bay.
389 views

SEARCH AND RESCUE 2:51PM
Tourist rescued near Franz Josef Glacier FRANZ JOSEF — A Search & Rescue operation was launched at approximately 7.30pm on the 15th of October 2009 at Franz Josef after a tourist fell over a bluff in the Alex Knob area near the Franz Josef Glacier.
414 views

SEARCH AND RESCUE 9:30AM
Franz Josef Glacier - Climber rescued FRANZ JOSEF — On the 13th April 2008 at approximately 8.00am a search & rescue operation was commenced for an overdue climber in the Franz Josef Glacier area.
557 views

PHOTOS