Three climbers from US, Canada missing on New Zealand's highest peak

WELLINGTON, New Zealand: Three mountain climbers from the U.S. and Canada who were on a planned ascent of Aorakiare, New Zealand's highest peak, were reported missing after they failed to return, authorities said this week.

According to the American Mountain Guides Association, the two missing Americans, Kurt Blair (56) from Colorado and Carlos Romero (50) from California, are certified alpine guides. New Zealan