Farmers warned: Polar blast on the way
Farmers are being warned to prepare for a week of very cold weather.
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Queenstown Airport profit soars on strong growth
The lure of Queenstown is pushing up the number of planes and profits at the airport
Oz climber won't be asked to pay rescue costs
"Without these rescue services and their dedicated staff, he might not have survived."
'It was touch and go': Inside the dramatic Mt Aspiring rescue
Cliff rescue leader Davie Robinson revealed how it was "a big surprise" to see him waving.
Death of Alaskan climber in South Island 'genuine accident'
Nicole Leman, 27, died on December 9, 2015, after she fell negotiating a waterfall face.
Mt Aspiring climber to be flown off as soon as weather allows
He's probably sat there going over where he went wrong wondering if this would be the end.
'Extraordinary': Aussie climber missing on Mt Aspiring found alive
An Australian climber missing on Mt Aspiring for more than 48 hours has been found alive.
Search for missing Aussie man on Mt Aspiring delayed
Helicopter had to turn back because of weather, but rescuers say he could still be alive.
Bad weather hampers rescue of 'lightly equipped' climber
Rescuers were encouraged by movement of the man's emergency beacon yesterday.
Rescue team may not reach climber tonight
The climber was due back today and his car is still in the carpark where he left it.
Hundred of mourners at helicopter pilot Matthew Wallis' funeral
Matthew Wallis' body will be flown to visit sites in Mt Aspiring National Park.
Matt Lauer feels 'easy mark' for NZ agencies
Hunter Valley Station owner Matt Lauer says unfettered public access would remove control.
'One of four very tight brothers': Wallis family pay emotional tribute
Brothers of the helicopter pilot Matthew Wallis have posted an emotional tribute online.
Wanaka crash: Dead pilot's father survived 15 crashes
Dead Wanaka pilot's father Sir Tim Wallis nearly died in a Spitfire crash
Body of missing helicopter pilot found, police say
Police believe they have found the body of missing helicopter pilot, Matthew Wallis.
Navy to assist in Lake Wanaka helicopter search
The Navy is has been asked for help due to their expertise and specialist equipment.
Searchers pinpoint location of crashed helicopter
Searchers have pinpointed the location of the crash site using sonar photography.
Missing pilot: 'Wonderful father' and 'very good husband'
Brother describes loved one as "one of kind who had affected a lot of lives"
Brother pays tribute to helicopter pilot: 'I will never ever forget you'
Sir Tim Wallis' chopper pilot son presumed dead after Lake Wanaka crash.
Matt Heath: Grown men shouldn't do tanties
COMMENT: Blowing your top is embarrassing for you and your recipient.
Search for missing pilot Matt Wallis suspended
Detective Sergeant Derek Shaw said police no longer expect to find Matt Wallis alive.
Wanaka rallies in search for Warbirds founder's son after chopper crash
Missing pilot is Matt Wallis, son of Warbirds over Wanaka founder Sir Tim Wallis.
Wreckage spotted in search for overdue helicopter
The Rescue Coordination Centre NZ is overseeing the search.
Big slips shut Glenorchy Rd
Glenorchy Rd in Queenstown will be closed for the rest of the day after three big slips.
$12 million Lotto Powerball winner speaks out
The winner, who wishes not to be named, bought the ticket while celebrating his birthday.
Showery and windy start to the week
Road snow warnings in the South Island could mean a white Sunday for travellers.
One dead in serious crash near Wanaka
Two people were in the car, but the extent of their injuries was not known.
It arrived with a boom and lit up the sky...
Meteor sighting get people in South Island buzzing.
Wanaka shines way off piste
Kaye Mueller goes off-piste to explore Wanaka's other winter delights.
Second teen sentenced for Puzzling World pack attack
Judge rejects claim teenager tried to stop violence.
Slopes offer escape from Wanaka cloud
Hundreds of keen skiers and snowboarders raced up to Cardrona ski field today.
'Go back to your country': Kiwi teen's racist rant against Indian man
He also drunkenly assaulted the man's wife and had a racist rant in front of his daughter.
Revealed: At $2.51 a litre is this NZ's most expensive petrol?
These are the most expensive places to buy fuel in New Zealand.
Snow and flooding hit the South
Snowfall has trapped one car on the Crown Range Rd already.