New ZealandWanaka schools to get $19M funding boostAbout $19 million will be invested in Wanaka's school network.27 May 10:06 PM
New ZealandOur real-life heroes honouredThose in search and rescue often put their lives on the line. These are their stories.10 May 06:30 AM
TourismWhat Kiwis really think about touristsA study finds the overwhelming majority of Kiwis support tourism but concern is growing.03 May 02:34 AM
New ZealandBalloon up, so Wanaka Nasa team is awayThe balloon is operating as expected and being monitored from Nasa's base in Texas.26 Apr 10:02 PM
New ZealandNasa super balloon lights up NZ skiesWATCH: A stadium-sized balloon launch has gone ahead in Wanaka.25 Apr 07:21 AM
New ZealandNASA's Wanaka balloon launch halted againNASA has again postponed the Wanaka launch of a huge balloon planned to study "near space"16 Apr 10:30 PM
New ZealandNASA's Wanaka balloon launch delayedHigher wind speeds have forced the postponement of NASA's super-pressure balloon.09 Apr 05:57 PM
New ZealandLSD and cannabis found in drug raidsPolice have confiscated drugs and arrested three people after raids in Wanaka.06 Apr 03:25 AM
New ZealandMissing money bag sparks police inquiryThe bag fell off the back of a van as it drove along Crown Range Rd yesterday.31 Mar 08:41 AM
New ZealandAssault victim positive after attackOn May 9, 2014, Kahu Vincent was continuously beaten and had his head stomped.10 Mar 09:20 PM
Small BusinessA plastic alternative for your picnicGovino New Zealand director Prue Kane talks about taking on an established drinkware business and the greatest lessons she's learnt.05 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Shocking footage of bad drivingThe driver, captured in footage shot on the Crown Range, ignored repeated efforts to make him pull over.20 Feb 08:01 PM
New Zealand'I love NZ': Oprah's Kiwi photo albumNew Zealand is getting a lot of love from visiting celebrities, with Oprah Winfrey the latest to share stunning photos of our country.17 Feb 05:47 AM
New ZealandRabbit virus brings hope to farmersFarmers in Central Otago hope a new method of biological control will give them some respite from the rabbit problem.16 Feb 08:55 PM
TravelWords in WanakaSpending 48 hours in a scenic town with a head cold isn't so bad, Susan Strongman reports.15 Feb 12:00 AM
EntertainmentWitherspoon wants to 'snuggle sheep' in NZCelebrities Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling are ready to "snuggle some sheep" during their stay in New Zealand. Witherspoon, who 13 Feb 06:39 AM
BusinessNASA missions from NZ to continueNASA is heading back to Wanaka to launch its super balloons which orbit the globe performing scientific monitoring.12 Feb 08:20 PM
New ZealandNASA's super balloon to return to WanakaNASA has confirmed it will return to Wanaka to launch it's super-pressure balloon which will see the 18.8 million cubic foot balloon 12 Feb 08:10 PM
KahuClassic 1919 cruiser for sale in rare dealA 98-year-old cruise boat and her Whangarei boat shed are up for sale, an offer its owners say is "as rare as hen's teeth".09 Feb 08:20 PM
OpinionToby Manhire: Quickie citizenship an eye-openerCOMMENT: Peter Thiel makes for good copy, but the nub of the issue over his freshly revealed citizenship is straightforward: How'd he get it?27 Jan 01:24 AM
Rugby World CupLuxury lodge for McCaw honeymoonThere's no slumming it in the McCaw household, as the newlyweds continue to celebrate married life in beautiful Central Otago locations.26 Jan 06:33 AM
TourismTourists spent $26 billion last yearTourism continues to boom in New Zealand with spending by domestic and international visitors approaching $26b for the past year.26 Jan 03:58 AM
BusinessBillionaire Peter Thiel's weird worldThere's a strange side to one of the country's wealthiest citizens.24 Jan 09:04 PM
New ZealandBoy commended for offer to perform CPRThe helicopter company involved in the rescue at the Blue Pools near Makarora on Sunday is offering a free helicopter ride to the 17 Jan 09:37 PM
All BlacksCongrats Mr and Mrs McCawRichie and Gemma finally say "I do" surrounded by friends and family in Wanaka.14 Jan 05:39 AM
New ZealandWedding gift choice tough for McCaw guestsWhat kind of gift to give New Zealand's golden couple could be tricky.13 Jan 10:33 PM
All BlacksWedding day: Nervous eyes to the skyWild weather threatens to dampen the wedding of the year in Wanaka, with gusty winds and rain forecast.13 Jan 06:27 AM
SportIs this where McCaw and Flynn will tie the knot?It seems someone important is getting married at the Olive Grove venue in Wanaka this weekend.13 Jan 02:52 AM
SportTwist in McCaw marriage mysteryAnother twist in the marriage saga of the country's most famous glamour couple as the pair fly out of Queenstown.09 Jan 07:18 PM
New ZealandFamilies close ranks over McCaw nuptialsMcCaw has been spotted out and about in Wanaka this afternoon - without a wedding band.08 Jan 02:18 AM
SportDid wedding bells ring for Richie McCaw?Speculation was rife last night that Richie McCaw and Gemma Flynn married at a private ceremony in Wanaka.07 Jan 09:34 PM
New ZealandNew Year crowds well behavedPolice are "generally pleased" with behaviour at New Year's Eve celebrations across the country and say there were no significant issues or incidents reported.31 Dec 07:02 PM
New ZealandParty organisers dispute claims of chaosParty-goers who attended an unauthorised event on Lake Wanaka's Ruby Island claim safety was paramount.31 Dec 12:06 AM
New ZealandParty-goers cause chaos on Ruby IslandAny of the drunken teens who partied on a Wanaka island yesterday could have drowned, say despairing authorities.29 Dec 10:16 PM