Student found dead in Makarora River was keen tramper
The bodies of a man and a woman were found by members of the public at the weekend.
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Missing UK tramper: 'Desperate' parents fly to NZ to help in search
Thermal imaging cameras to be used when search continues today for Stephanie Simpson.
Missing British tramper: Police optimistic as desperate family wait
32-year-old Stephanie Simpson was walking in Mt Aspiring National park over the weekend.
Where is Stephanie? Search continues for missing British tramper
The 32-year-old was due to return from her tramp near Wanaka on Saturday.
Where is Stephanie? Fears for missing UK woman in NZ
Police will continue to search for the missing British tramper today.
Second body found in Mt Aspiring National Park
The body was found in the same area where another body was found yesterday.
Panic gives way to reality in flooding aftermath
As water levels drop and evacuated families return to their homes, reality kicks in.
South Island covered in smoke from Aussie bushfires
South Island residents have shared harrowing photos of smoke from Australia's bushfires.
'Capable' climbers fell to their deaths from Marian Peak
Veteran Wanaka mountaineer Geoff Wayatt gave evidence into the Kiwis' death.
'I'm a Nazi! I'm a Nazi!': Rodeo man's shocking rant
Rodeo attendee makes ugly salute as group protests event.
Extreme winds force trampers to activate rescue beacon at Mt Aspiring National Park
Two trampers were found exhausted and hypothermic in extreme weather conditions.
Last party of the decade: NZ's holiday hotspots this New Year's Eve
Thousands of people have flocked to holiday hotspots across New Zealand.
New Year's Eve weather: Outlook good for summer-starved Kiwis
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What summer? Wind, rain and thunderstorms on way
Put the jandals and sun umbrellas away for now, NZ.
Weather chaos: Flooding, roads closed, internet down as storm batters nation
After the South Island was slammed by summer storm, the chaos shifts northward.
Wanaka sewerage shut down as flood waters rise
Flood water has yet to reach the main street, but more rain is expected throughout today.
Wanaka sewerage shut down as flood waters rise
Wanaka residents are preparing for potential flooding with rain warnings still in place.
Queenstown and Wānaka have been hit by heavy rain
Wānaka has been hit by heavy rain, with warnings in place for next 48 hours.
Parts of Wanaka CBD street closed over 'wave action'
Road closures to remain until lake levels drop.
Watch: Kiwi traveller's incredible footage captures hidden gems of NZ
'I just want to show the world how diverse and amazing New Zealand really is.'
Woman struck in face by flying fuel cap while driving
The incident took place along State Highway 6 on Friday afternoon.
'Too healthy for cancer': Mum's fight for life after doctor dismissed lump
Her healthy lifestyle led doctors to believe she had a low chance of having breast cancer.
Kiwi mum reveals death threats for taking children hunting
Mum-of-three says she wishes her haters nothing but happiness.
Kiwi company says it can build a house in under a week
Most buildings are liveable within one to three days, company says.
Auckland conversion: Beauden Barrett's $4.8m Remuera home
Beauden and Hannah Barrett choose new Auckland home - one that is very familiar to them.
Steve Hansen's $1m bonus - lucrative Wanaka holiday home sale
While it's a win for Steve Hansen, it's not the one he would have wanted this month.
Is this the world's worst job?
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Fire crews battle overnight brewery blaze in Matakana
Fire crews were called to two large fires in Matakana and Wanaka last night.
Cross country: Meet the amazing 11-year-old who might well be a future champ
Hamish Cranstone has won the Aranui Interschool Cross Country three years in a row.
Finance Minister teases KiwiBuild details on eve of reset
The failed KiwiBuild policy will tomorrow be reset and Grant Robertson is optimistic
French couple who beat man in drug deal gone wrong sentenced
Frenchman "lost control" after being scammed on cannabis deal.
Cardrona: Family day in the snow
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