Police revealed today that Graham Garnett was disoriented by heavy cloud and took a wrong turn that pushed him deep into the Tasman wilderness for almost three weeks.
New Zealand
3:33pm
Graham Garnett, 66, failed to return from a solo tramp in the Baton/Ellis River area on December 30, triggering a major search operation.
Sunday 6:44pm
MetService said the vibrant colours came from ice crystals acting like tiny prisms, creating a brief but spectacular sight.
Sunday 2:00pm
"This decision follows extensive searches of the area and is extremely difficult for all involved," says police search and rescue Sergeant Jonny Evans.
Environment
Thu, Jan 15
A low pressure system to the west is bringing "plenty of rain today to both islands", MetService said.
Two people have died, others were injured and one remains missing following multiple water incidents across the country.
Sun, Jan 11
Emergency services responded to the incident at around 8am.
Thu, Jan 8
Resources including a NZDF NH90 helicopter and canyon teams are being utilised in the search for Graham Garnett.
The cost of clearing blockages from Tasman’s wastewater system has almost doubled.
Tue, Jan 6
The 66-year-old was due to return on December 30 but there has been no word almost a week later.
Mon, Jan 5
Parts of the South Island are welcoming the New Year with heavy rain warnings and severe thunderstorm watches.
Thu, Jan 1
Severe thunderstorms are forecast from Whangārei to Wairarapa this New Year’s Eve, with Auckland, Hamilton, Whanganui and Palmerston North in the firing line.
December 31, 2025
Police were notified of the crash at 9.38am on Wednesday.
Strong winds and heavy rain have left thousands without power, disrupted travel, and forced Foxton residents to urgently conserve water as crews race to restore services.
December 30, 2025
A stubborn low-pressure system brings rain, gales and thunderstorms to much of the country, warns 1News meteorologist Dan Corbett.
Orange warnings for heavy rain and gales cover much of NZ as a powerful low sweeps through, threatening summer plans and New Year festivities.
December 29, 2025
Record rainfall caused widespread damage across the district, the worst in 150 years, after it was hit by back-to-back floods in June and July.
December 28, 2025
About 7583 acres (3068 hectares) of land at the top of the South Island will be restored to descendants of its original Māori owners after a long-standing private litigation.
Te Ao Māori
December 17, 2025
An ambitious plan to build a predator proof fence across the base of Farewell Spit is underway after it was initially dismissed years ago as being impossible.
December 10, 2025
Stafford Drive is no longer a one-way road after a slip came down on the scenic route three years ago.
December 8, 2025
Emergency services were called to the crash on Dublin Street at around 7.45am.
November 29, 2025
It comes after thousands of households across the South Island were left without power this morning.
October 23, 2025
Wild weather is lashing central New Zealand, with power outages, road warnings and more severe conditions forecast later this week.
October 21, 2025
Severe weather strikes the South Island and part of the lower North Island, in what MetService calls a precursor to a "potentially more impactful" system later this week.
October 20, 2025
Tasman man Sebastian Marinkovich was walking his two dogs when they spotted a kekeno and began their assault.
Crime and Justice
October 16, 2025
