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Auckland's Santa heading to Wanaka's transport museum
All going well, Santa will arrived at Wanaka's transport museum in a few days.
Wanaka to Christchurch service takes off
The inaugural Sounds Air Wanaka to Christchurch service took off this morning.
Disgruntled tenant's revenge caused chemical burn
Aida Rolon didn't intend to harm her landlord with the bleach trick.
Flying visit: The award-winning luxury home available to rent on Airbnb
The Hawk House near Lake Wānaka is a private, luxurious haven.
You're going to need more time in Wanaka
Stay longer and explore more with an epic five-day Wanaka itinerary.
Covid one hit too many for restaurateur
A Wānaka chef says the August lockdown was the final straw and he is out of business.
'I just couldn't move': Woman who broke back in Six60 balcony collapse on her recovery
Bailley Unahi's back was broken in 2016 at a Six60 concert. Now she is flying.
Kiwis dine out on meat export woes
Kiwis are making the most of high-end meat deals after Covid-19 upset the export market.
Weather: Temperatures as low as -3 in last lash of Arctic blast
Icy winds will round out the month, with some in the South Island in for a freezing night.
Missing Kiwi's paraglider wing found 200m off flightpath
The former Wanaka man has been missing for almost a month.
Skier's 400m fall: 'I knew I was in trouble... there was a big cliff coming up'
A skier who survived a fall down Mt Aspiring thought he was going to die from hypothermia.
'Extraordinary' rescue of skier after 400m fall from mountain
Man is in stable condition, with moderate injuries.
Rescuers raced to rescue high alpine skier after 400m fall
Rescuers are not 'just two heroes that bugger off into the sunset and rescue people'.
'Huge bang' when plane engine struck by lightning
A lightning strike aboard a flight this morning was akin to driving into a 'power pole'.
'I'll give it a go': Election candidate has no policies, will 'make something up later'
Daniel Shand is asking for people's votes, saying he'd 'probably make a pretty good MP'.
Go NZ: The best long walks for a short break
The best half and full-day walks when you're on a short getaway around New Zealand.
The aliases, the cons, the elusive yacht trip: One of NZ's most wanted fugitives jailed
Conman Paul Bennett was arrested as he sailed into Sydney on a luxury yacht.
'Die ... I will ... kill you': Drink driver who rammed car into camp ground during spree denied appeal
A drink driver arrested twice on the same night after three-hour spree denied appeal.
Doomsday bunkers: Rich Americans 'escaping to NZ'
Queenstown has long had rumours swirling about its doomsday escapers in boltholes.
Holidays bring flurry of activity to Kiwi ski slopes, but numbers are down
In spite of busy slopes and crowded carparks, this will be a difficult season.
Settled weekend for most, with late dusting of snow
There's more good news for skiers and snowboarders.
Discharged without conviction: Judge clears Pie Face pair
Selling pies to Kiwis — what could possibly go wrong?
Watch: 'Checks and balances' - PM grilled on America's Cup probe
Jacinda Ardern says wait til MBIE has done its audit.
Weather: Heavy rainfall and snow in the south
A number of heavy rain watches are in place around the country.
$409 school holiday flight vs $79 after the holidays
Expensive school holiday airfares deter families from far flung New Zealand destinations.
Christmas coming early to Wānaka to spread cheer amid Covid gloom
Wānaka has been hit hard by the effects of Covid, so a community dinner will spread cheer.
Cloudy with a chance of rugby - Super match set
Sunday's forecast for Auckland's return to Super Rugby.
Ten things to do with kids in Wanaka
Heading south this winter? Here are some pit stops your kids will love.
Opinion: Time to pursue new strategies for Central Otago
Reliance on international tourism has caused some areas to be hit hard in the lockdown.
Third person charged with cold-case murder of young mum
Police allege the man arranged the 1995 killing of the young pregnant mother.
Lockdown love: Tourists' last-minute wedding thanks to kindness of strangers
How a community banded together to give a visiting couple a very different dream wedding.
'Don't be a bloody idiot': Infected couple urge Kiwis to stay home
The Wanaka couple are hoping their story is a reality check for Kiwis.