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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.
Apocalypse now: Doomsday bunker secretly installed in NZ
Underground shelter clients sought the ‘beauty, isolation, security’ of NZ.
‘Can we afford this?’: Patients shocked by $1000 after-hours medical fees
Fees as high as $1000 have been quoted for after-hours appointments.
Wānaka cancer patient raises $400k to get cutting-edge treatment in China
Emma Holden, 36, will soon travel to Shanghai, China for cutting-edge cancer treatment.
Ayrburn owner Winton Land suffers profit drop
Luxury developer says downturn has been more severe and prolonged than expected.
McDeclined! Consent for new McDonald’s in Wānaka thrown out
The plans to bring a fastfood joint to the lakeside town divided opinion.
Husband charged with murder over Lake Hāwea death
Karen White was killed in March 2024 and her husband has now been charged with murder.
Man, 61, charged with murder after woman’s death in Lake Hāwea
A man has been charged with murdering a 60-year-old Invercargill woman.
Search continues for man missing in Mount Aspiring National Park since Thursday
The search resumed this morning for a man who fell off a rock into a river.
What we know about the man missing in Mount Aspiring National Park
The search resumed this morning for a man who fell off a rock into a river.
Richie McCaw helps bring back iconic adventure race
McCaw has played a big part in the return of one of New Zealand’s iconic adventure events.
Meteorite over South Island causes massive sonic boom
Cloud cover prevented pinpointing the meteorite's exact location.
‘With a heavy heart’: End of an era for Winter Games NZ
Organisers say adverse economic conditions have impacted its financial viability.
‘Keep track of your kids’: Multiple assaults in Wānaka mass disorder involving 300 drunk youths
Holidaying teens have been involved in violent altercations and excessive drinking.
Rhythm and Alps: South Island celebrates with Dave Dobbyn, Shapeshifter
Review: The three-day festival in Wānaka has wrapped for another year.
Three top new residences which won 2024 architecture awards
Outstanding designs displayed in Whanganui, Ōtautahi and Wānaka residential buildings.
‘Can’t wait to move in for Christmas’: Richie McCaw reveals first pic of dream Wānaka house
Richie and Gemma McCaw are planning a new Wānaka life 'full of adventure'.
McDonald's responds to Wānaka restaurant critics
A lawyer for the fast-food chain says it will make its sign smaller.
Winton Land 'pauses' $750m Wynyard plans, offers buyers refunds
How many people had paid deposits was not stated but pre-sales said to be 'strong'.
Watch: Hot air balloon makes rough landing, 10 treated at scene
The incident happened at about 8.30am.
Hot air balloon has rough landing near Wānaka
10 people treated for minor injuries after a hot air balloon's rough landing near Queensbury. Video / Wendy Davie
'Exciting new chapter': Richie and Gemma McCaw reveal big move
'It’s everything we’ve dreamed of for raising our girls'.
Murder in paradise: Who killed Karen White?
She was killed at her Lake Hāwea home on March 8 – but by who? Anna Leask investigates.
Court a 'sad occasion' for woman pleading to crash that killed sister
The group had travelled to Wānaka that morning for a day of sightseeing.
Health Minister criticises officials' anti-McDonald's submission
Shane Reti has taken a swipe at the National Public Health Service.
Eric Crampton: Health officials' unhealthy McDonald’s obsession
OPINION: A fast food fiasco shows some health officials are out of control.