Latest from Wanaka
South Island's largest supermarket to open early and under $50m
The store, at 8100sq m, is the largest retail outlet in the South Island.
'We still have that risk': Thunderstorm chance remains in north, skifields to open in south
The wet weather has also caused a mudslide that's blocking a North Island highway.
This NZ skifield is now the biggest in the country
A development has nudged this field ahead of Whakapapa and Tūroa.
Kiwi startup lands TikTok as a client
Founder realises he has a blind spot - then corrects it.
Tech Insider: Willis offers some venture capital sugar, but is it enough?
Finance Minister delivers some unexpected Budget 2025 action.
First look: Inside stage one of new Wānaka retirement village
Nothing for under $1m here: the starting point is $1.24m, but prices go up to $4.5m.
Wedding celebration turns to tragedy after woman causes crash that killed her sister
Four others were also injured in the Wanaka crash last year.
'It's game on': Wild storm brings first big snow dump of the season
Porters Lodge reported 20cm of snow, with snow play likely this weekend.
MKR's Manu Feidel reveals what food Kiwis do better than the Aussies
"100% better than anywhere else I’ve been travelling around the world."
Touched mid-air: Student pilot's complaint against trainer mishandled by CAA
Former chief ombudsman Peter Boshier said the CAA botched response to serious disclosures.
'Snow likely': NZ braces for frosty start to school holidays as cold snap hits
Christchurch had its coldest night this year, reaching 0.7C.
The big chill: Kiwis wake to freezing temperatures as cold snap grips the country
Auckland had the highest early morning temperature at just 12C.
Society Insider: Buyers of $45m Qtown mansion revealed; Kiwi model at Beckham’s A-list 50th
And, how to make your first million, according to 'Boss Babe'; event maestro's hospo foray
‘They will go blind’: Healthcare too inaccessible for Wānaka patients, new report finds
Some residents travel seven hours for medical appointments.
Property Insider: Spooked by agency closures; developer retrenching; residents begin Amaia shift
People are alarmed by the JLL closures, asking what that says about the successful agency.
‘A delightful person’: Community mourns loss of prominent businessman after plane crash
Ivan van de Water was a respected member of the Gore community.
‘Shocked and deeply upset’: Lake Hāwea plane crash victim was flying in club event
One person was killed; another was cut from the wreckage with critical injuries.
Why there’s no public transport between two of NZ’s top tourist towns - yet
ORC says no plans for a Queenstown-Wānaka bus.
‘Super stoked’: Sadowski-Synnott claims record third world title
The Kiwi snowboarder has won her third slopestyle world title in Corvatsch, Switzerland.
Exclusive photos: Brad Pitt spotted filming in Queenstown
The Hollywood A-lister has kept a low profile since coming into NZ for his latest movie.
Luxon visits the Wānaka A&P Show
Luxon officially opened the show before visiting the wool pavilion and sheep yards.
Brad Pitt filming near Queenstown: Hollywood A-lister’s latest blockbuster under way
Town bustling with movie hype while megastar actor stays under radar.
Peter Thiel now the richest New Zealander after double-whammy wealth surge
The Kiwi passport holder has had several big scores in the past few months.
‘I’m hell-bent on winning gold’: Napier skier’s quest at Special Olympics
Nine Kiwis are representing New Zealand among over 1500 athletes.
Lake Hāwea homicide: Trial date set for husband accused of killing wife
Police launched a homicide investigation in November.
Person who fled checkpoint into Lake Wānaka rescued by police in boat then arrested
Police used a member of the public's boat during the rescue.
'Exposed and difficult terrain': Female tramper dies in fall at Mt Aspiring National Park
Her death has been referred to the coroner.