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Snowy south, sunny north in weekend of weather contrasts
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Scientists map Lake Wānaka to gauge quake risk
An active fault was discovered under Lake Wānaka three years ago.
Green light for bigger red light districts in luxurious NZ getaway towns?
Brothel zones in Queenstown and Wānaka could be extended.
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How losing his job inspired Wānaka man to change the face of tourism
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Watch: F-16 US fighter jets leave NZ shores for base in Japan
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Authorities won't say what penalties supermarkets will face for breaching Easter trading laws
The supermarkets involved will not disclose their earnings over the weekend.
‘It really breaks my heart’: Nurse performed CPR on dying victim of quadruple fatal crash
A nurse who helped at the scene said she performed CPR on one of the dying victims.
Wānaka supermarkets deliberately breach Easter trading rules
Area exemptions were generally given in tourist areas such as Taupō or Queenstown.
Warbirds Over Wānaka in pictures: Old war planes take to the skies
Herald photojournalist George Heard captures all of the action.
‘Got the worst deal’: Wet, windy weekend for battered regions, elsewhere fares better
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'Light bulb moments': Why Georgie is helping high country farmers
“My values are family, preservation of nature, and sustainability."
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Pierre Nixon and Kurt Bayer report on a double tragedy.
'Best display in a long time': Wānaka A&P Show sees record fleece entries
Judges were blown away by the quality of fleeces at Wānaka’s A&P show this year.
Billionaire’s proposed lodge ‘wrong development in the wrong location’
Environmental trust criticises Peter Thiel's plans for a site overlooking Lake Wānaka.
Trev Terry boatyard receivers seek buyer as ‘tough market’ hits
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New twist in US billionaire's stoush over luxury lodge's 'visibility'
The 193ha Otago site was bought by the American billionaire in 2015.
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Wānaka helicopter crash: Investigation under way as wreckage recovered
The crash occurred on Monday during a landing on Mt Hyde, Otago.
‘Tell mum and dad I love them’: Heroic rescue of boy trapped under waterfall
It took around 20 people to save 8-year-old Mackay Blaikie's life.
Police appeal for information after man's body found in Lake Wānaka
Police found Jervis' body near Waterfall Creek early morning December 31.
Police recover body from Waterfall Creek near Lake Wānaka
The victim has been described as a caucasian male likely in his 20s.
'Not our job to bring your kid up': Police warning over teen drinking
Parents face prosecution with children away alone at NYE hotspot.
Hilarious item banned at Rhythm and Alps festival
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The Havelock North man who made our mountains safer
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