New ZealandNZ's 'most isolated man' gets vaccinatedIt takes a two-day walk to get from the Long residence at Gorge River to the nearest town.03 Dec 04:20 AM
New ZealandWānaka Rodeo joins Covid cancellation listAnother popular Otago summer event has been cancelled.02 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandQueenstown council disappointed frontline staff threatenedIt will be a requirement for people to use their My Vaccine Pass to enter most facilities.02 Dec 07:25 PM
TravelHave dog, will travel: Pet-friendly hotels around New ZealandDon't leave your best friend behind this summer.29 Nov 11:55 PM
New ZealandCentral Otago residential project coming to fruition$12million in sales is already under contract.26 Nov 12:02 AM
New ZealandFamily seeks consent to use large barge in Dusky Sound for overnight staysIt would be used as private accommodation for up to 50 days a year.25 Nov 07:44 PM
New ZealandBody found in Clutha River officially identified as missing manThe body was found on November 17 after extensive searches in the area.24 Nov 01:16 AM
New Zealand'Wiped out': Wanaka house badly damaged after accidental chip pan fireThe couple are now staying at a friend's house.23 Nov 08:20 PM
New ZealandF-35A lightning II fighter jet on display at Warbirds for first time in NZThe jet belongs to the Royal Australian Air Force.03 Nov 08:32 PM
New ZealandBreacher's paradise? Another Aucklander charged in WānakaThe 41-year-old man departed Auckland some time earlier this month.21 Oct 11:41 PM
New ZealandAucklander arrested after allegedly travelling to Wānaka during lockdownThe man travelled to Wellington on October 8 before heading to Wānaka on October 12.14 Oct 04:39 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Dunedin man convicted over jet-boat lockdown breachMan went jet-boating near Wanaka with a group of mates.11 Oct 01:00 AM
PropertyProfile poles finally up for billionaire's proposed housePoles have been put up at the site of billionaire's future Wanaka lakefront holiday home10 Oct 02:23 AM
New ZealandRhythm and Alps festival-goers must be vaccinatedOrganisers are urging festival-goers to get vaccinated now, not in December.07 Oct 08:51 PM
New ZealandParaglider fined $1500 for tandem flight offerHe offered a flight to a woman for $100 without a commercial operator's certificate.28 Sep 12:15 AM
New ZealandPolice charge Auckland couple over lockdown trip to Wānaka holiday homeWilliam Willis and Hannah Rawnsley said they "wholeheartedly apologise" for the trip.22 Sep 05:23 AM
New ZealandTiny homes extensively damaged in act of vandalismWanaka police appealing for information after two tiny houses extensively damaged.21 Sep 08:21 AM
New ZealandArrests made for Taranaki, Wellington and Christchurch trips, but Wānaka case still pendingThere have been many lockdown arrests in the time since Wānaka police approached the pair.21 Sep 05:31 AM
New ZealandSki fields hit by lockdown: $3m in subsidy claimsLast weekend was the first ski fields could open under level 2 restrictions.19 Sep 07:09 PM
New ZealandWānaka lockdown breacher facing drink-driving and traffic infringementsIt comes after Willis issued an apology on Tuesday for breaking lockdown restrictions.18 Sep 07:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve Braunias: The secret diary of the Wānaka incidentOPINION: 'You simply must face the music,' said the judge. 'As must we all.'17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy charges haven't been filed against Wānaka holidaymakers yetWilliam Willis and Hannah Rawnsley were confronted by police last weekend.17 Sep 12:35 AM
New ZealandThree Aucklanders arrested after a trip to the snowThree Auckland men have been charged and are due to appear in court.16 Sep 08:14 PM
New Zealand'Right thing to do': Person who reported Wānaka holidaymakers speaks outPolice confronted William Willis and Hannah Rawnsley in Wānaka after receiving the tip.16 Sep 05:42 AM
New ZealandAuckland man's private jet Wānaka trip: Police probe clears entrepreneurAuckland entrepreneur under investigation after he travelled to Wānaka in lockdown.15 Sep 11:51 PM
New Zealand'Cruel' reaction to Wānaka holidaymakers 'product of a campaign of fear'Last week couple escaped lockdown and flew to a holiday home in Wānaka, prompting outrage.15 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Completely irresponsible': Lockdown flouters told don't come back to WānakaMan's mother - a judge - says she is "appalled" and "highly embarrassed".14 Sep 08:09 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: In defence of the Wānaka lockdown breachersOPINION: Put down the pitchforks. Step away from the pair of pliers and blowtorch.14 Sep 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Sorry': Wanaka holidaymakers revealed - and his District Court judge mum is 'highly embarrassed'The couple was located in Wānaka two days after leaving Auckland, police said.14 Sep 07:10 AM
OpinionJohn WeekesName suppression: How public outrage backfires in courtA real or anticipated backlash can compel judges to take steps to protect identities.14 Sep 05:16 AM
New ZealandWanaka holidaymakers 'remorseful' about 'bad decision', says friendFriend of the Auckland couple accused of flouting the level 4 Covid rules speaks out.14 Sep 04:19 AM
New Zealand'Terrible 12 hours': Woman with same name as Wanaka absconder targeted onlineWoman with the same name as the alleged lockdown flouter has been unfairly abused online.14 Sep 01:30 AM
New ZealandWānaka pair sought suppression fearing bloggers and social mediaThe Auckland couple attracted public fury after police accused them of fleeing to Wānaka.14 Sep 12:30 AM
New ZealandAuckland couple's lockdown Wānaka excursion - pair seek suppressionPolice have revealed details about how the couple got to Wānaka from Auckland.13 Sep 08:19 PM
