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Man charged over flying drone near Wanaka fire
Eight helicopters fighting the fire were grounded when a drone was spotted.
Fire on Wanaka hills 'largely contained'
Firefighters have been battling the blaze since just before 3pm.
Man dies in paraglider crash near Wanaka
A Wanaka man has died after his paraglider crashed on Mt Roy.
Hang glider crash near Wanaka reported
Witness saw glider crash, reported it to emergency services just before 3pm.
Cops give underage drinkers choice of writing essay rather than fine
Police trying to take firmer action on underage drinking are using essays as punishment
The big dry is over for jetsprinters
Categories are wide open for second round of national jetsprint champs in Whanganui
Big wet a brief relief from humid start to summer
Rain around the country will ease by the end of the day.
Last text: 'I'll be home for Christmas'
David Fisher's parents pay tribute to their son after 26-year-old's drowning.
Swimmer who died in Lake Wanaka named
A body found in Lake Wanaka has been identified as a 26-year-old from Tauranga.
Man's body found during Lake Wanaka search
The swimmer got into trouble trying to retrieve a boat.
Royal & rugby star in Wanaka on holiday
The famous couple were spotted eating breakfast at a cafe in the tourist town yesterday.
Bigger venue for next Wanaka beer festival
To prevent potential customers being turned away at the gate, a new venue has been found.
Queenstown resident wins $1 million
Three Kiwis will be happy with their Lotto winnings after last nights draw.
Missing Dunedin cat's 275km journey from home
An open door into a removal truck can have far-reaching consequences.
National goes user pays, Labour rules out PPPs
National says it wants tourists to pay for conservation in NZ, but not through a tax.
Widespread avalanche warnings hit NZ
Widespread snowfalls have raised avalanche warnings to the highest level in seven areas.
Missing champion skier found safe near Wanaka
Champion skier Tom Garatadour did not return as scheduled from backcountry ski trip.
Govt pays $44m to clean up 100 NZ rivers
A day ahead of Labour's freshwater announcement, National has made its own.
Storm strands travellers
Some people have been told they may have to wait up to three days to get another flight.
Crash pilot's mental health ruled out as factor
Mental health of a Wanaka pilot is unlikely to have been a factor in a helicopter crash.
Heavy snow on the way for both islands
It may be snow-go for some motorists this week, with white stuff on the way.
Chef's attempted murder appeal dismissed
The Supreme Court appeal of a Wanaka chef who stomped on a man's head has been dismissed.
Magnitude 4.4 quake shakes Lake Wanaka
More than 500 people have reported feeling a quake that struck south of Wanaka.
Boy seriously injured in 20m cliff fall
Boy was standing near the edge of a narrow precipitous section of track when it gave way.
Rob Roy Glacier fall: Boy seriously injured
An injured child was flown to hospital after falling off a walkway near Rob Roy Glacier.
Stuck driver logs 'staggering' breath test
Woman trying to drive on a public walking track ended up in a ditch.
NZ set for wet, cold Sunday
Showers will keep most of the country wet today, with snow expected in Canterbury.
'Intimidating waving' winery wins battle
Gibbston winery has had its off-licence renewed despite an objection from its neighbours.
Oil tanker crashes on Haast Pass Highway
An oil tanker has crashed on SH6, the Haast Pass Highway; Police say don't drive in area.
Couple accuse neighbours of 'intimidating waving'
An Otago couple have accused their winery neighbours of intimidating waving.
Wanaka schools to get $19M funding boost
About $19 million will be invested in Wanaka's school network.