Search for two overdue climbers on Aoraki Mt Cook

Monday 15 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 15 Dec 2025, 3:29pm

Police and Department of Conservation Search and Rescue teams are preparing to look for two climbers overdue on Aoraki Mt Cook. Strong winds and heavy rain are currently hampering efforts, and teams will begin searching as soon as weather conditions allow.

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1. StuffMon 15 Dec 2025, 2:02pm

   Two climbers overdue on Aoraki Mt Cook amid bad weather (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsMon 15 Dec 2025, 2:03pm

   Two climbers overdue from Aoraki Mount Cook (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesMon 15 Dec 2025, 2:24pm

   Climbers overdue as heavy weather hits Aoraki Mt Cook (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldMon 15 Dec 2025, 3:29pm

   Climbers missing on Aoraki/Mount Cook as two others found dead in Fiordland (opens in new tab)