Latest from Wanaka

Pair in court over Wanaka assault

Two men charged with seriously assaulting Wanaka man Kahu Vincent on May 9 have continued name suppression at least for now.

Quake rumbles across South

Emergency crews trying to extract a man trapped inside his overturned four-wheel-drive looked up for a second and then got on with the job.

Work of art, by accident

Paul Currie accidentally used a broad-spectrum herbicide to treat his grass, prompting his neighbours to think he had been targeted by vandals.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang over Wanaka

The US space giant has been linked to an apparent unauthorised flight over Wanaka yesterday morning by Sir Peter Jackson's Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car.

Watch live: Nasa balloon launch

Following 10 days of unsettled weather in the wake of Cyclone Pam, Nasa will make its second attempt to launch its heavy-lift super pressure balloon.

Nasa balloon launch planned for tomorrow

Nasa balloon launch delayed again

All systems are go for the launch from Wanaka Airport this morning of Nasa's heavy-lift super pressure balloon.

TradeMe founder off the hook over fire

There will be no prosecution over a burn-off at Wanaka last October, despite many official complaints about smoke from the fire blanketing the town.

Wanaka crash: 'Hundreds of variables'

It has been a "bad and very sad year already" for aviation in the south, the Civil Aviation Authority says.

Missing climber's belongings found in hut

Police have found a sleeping bag and other items believed to belong to missing climber Simon Bell.

Police efforts continue in search for Simon Bell

As search efforts continue, police are piecing together the last known whereabouts of missing climber Simon Bell.

Alpine climbing mystery: Where's Simon?

A mountaineer aiming to conquer a record 100 NZ peaks - and who once saved a companion's life in a daring rescue - is missing in Mt Aspiring National Park.

Search for missing mountain climber

Body of journalist found by tramper

The body of a well-regarded music journalist who went missing while tramping in Mount Aspiring National Park has been found.

Deadly object to remain a mystery

The object that flew through a windscreen, killing a young driver, has never been found - and now a coroner has said, it's unlikely that it ever will be.

Base jumper takes NZ's biggest plunge

A base jumper has completed what is believed to be New Zealand's biggest base jump, with a vertical drop of almost 2km.

Tributes for lost tramper Scott Oliver

Friends of Scott "Brock" Oliver are coming to terms with news the lively DJ and journalist is presumed drowned after going missing in high country.

Drug-deal pre-school teachers struck off

A "one-off" drug deal at a Wanaka preschool has resulted in two teachers having their registrations torn up.