Milford Sound in New Zealand. I retreat to my cabin to continue the scenic sailing in peace. If this were my home, it would be called the sunroom; a cosy shelter from the elements where I can ...

But an even more devastating catastrophe could happen at one of New Zealand’s most iconic tourism destinations, Piopiotahi/Milford Sound. And it is unclear how this disaster can be prevented.

Milford Sound / Piopiotahi has been almost silent at times, seeing only 14 per cent of annual, pre-pandemic visitor numbers. "The report shows a stark decline in visitation to some of New Zealand ...