An Australian tourist was assaulted after he tried to stop a racially charged exchange.

A South Island town in the middle of a 244km reception black spot are desperate for help.

Architect 'flattered' to have extraordinary Wanaka house feature on BBC show.

A Chilean man who allegedly flew a drone near helicopters fighting fires has been named.

New life together like a "never-ending rocket in space", Married at First Sight star says.

Wind shift threatens houses as tinder-dry grass goes up in flames.

Eight helicopters fighting the fire were grounded when a drone was spotted.

Firefighters have been battling the blaze since just before 3pm.

A Wanaka man has died after his paraglider crashed on Mt Roy.

Categories are wide open for second round of national jetsprint champs in Whanganui

Rain around the country will ease by the end of the day.

David Fisher's parents pay tribute to their son after 26-year-old's drowning.

A body found in Lake Wanaka has been identified as a 26-year-old from Tauranga.

The swimmer got into trouble trying to retrieve a boat.

The famous couple were spotted eating breakfast at a cafe in the tourist town yesterday.

Parts of the South sweltered for a second day today.

To prevent potential customers being turned away at the gate, a new venue has been found.

Three Kiwis will be happy with their Lotto winnings after last nights draw.

Widespread snowfalls have raised avalanche warnings to the highest level in seven areas.

Champion skier Tom Garatadour did not return as scheduled from backcountry ski trip.

A day ahead of Labour's freshwater announcement, National has made its own.

Kids are fearless and quick to learn, writes Winston Aldworth.

Some people have been told they may have to wait up to three days to get another flight.

Mental health of a Wanaka pilot is unlikely to have been a factor in a helicopter crash.

It may be snow-go for some motorists this week, with white stuff on the way.

The Supreme Court appeal of a Wanaka chef who stomped on a man's head has been dismissed.

More than 500 people have reported feeling a quake that struck south of Wanaka.

Boy was standing near the edge of a narrow precipitous section of track when it gave way.

An injured child was flown to hospital after falling off a walkway near Rob Roy Glacier.

Woman trying to drive on a public walking track ended up in a ditch.