New ZealandPerson who fled checkpoint into Lake Wānaka rescued by police in boat then arrestedPolice used a member of the public's boat during the rescue.27 Feb 06:28 AM
New Zealand'Exposed and difficult terrain': Female tramper dies in fall at Mt Aspiring National ParkHer death has been referred to the coroner.26 Feb 05:36 AM
New Zealand‘Can’t find the body’: Mother of missing Argentinian hiker wrestling with reality of son’s fateHector Gaston Arigau has been missing for two and a half weeks now. 25 Feb 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessUS billionaire Peter Thiel winds down NZ business interestsHis only remaining ties to NZ are a passport, a Booktrack stake, and a Wānaka landbank.24 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandApocalypse now: Doomsday bunker secretly installed in NZUnderground shelter clients sought the ‘beauty, isolation, security’ of NZ.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWānaka cancer patient raises $400k to get cutting-edge treatment in ChinaEmma Holden, 36, will soon travel to Shanghai, China for cutting-edge cancer treatment.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Can we afford this?’: Patients shocked by $1000 after-hours medical feesFees as high as $1000 have been quoted for after-hours appointments.21 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAyrburn owner Winton Land suffers profit dropLuxury developer says downturn has been more severe and prolonged than expected.20 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandMcDeclined! Consent for new McDonald’s in Wānaka thrown out The plans to bring a fastfood joint to the lakeside town divided opinion. 12 Feb 12:47 AM
New ZealandHusband charged with murder over Lake Hāwea deathKaren White was killed in March 2024 and her husband has now been charged with murder.11 Feb 11:45 PM
New ZealandMan, 61, charged with murder after woman’s death in Lake HāweaA man has been charged with murdering a 60-year-old Invercargill woman.11 Feb 08:09 PM
New ZealandSearch continues for man missing in Mount Aspiring National Park since ThursdayThe search resumed this morning for a man who fell off a rock into a river.09 Feb 12:38 AM
New ZealandWhat we know about the man missing in Mount Aspiring National ParkThe search resumed this morning for a man who fell off a rock into a river.08 Feb 04:10 AM
SportRichie McCaw helps bring back iconic adventure raceMcCaw has played a big part in the return of one of New Zealand’s iconic adventure events.03 Feb 11:02 PM
New ZealandMeteorite over South Island causes massive sonic boomCloud cover prevented pinpointing the meteorite's exact location.01 Feb 03:11 AM
New Zealand‘With a heavy heart’: End of an era for Winter Games NZOrganisers say adverse economic conditions have impacted its financial viability. 23 Jan 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘Keep track of your kids’: Multiple assaults in Wānaka mass disorder involving 300 drunk youthsHolidaying teens have been involved in violent altercations and excessive drinking.01 Jan 10:18 PM
ReviewsKatie OliverRhythm and Alps: South Island celebrates with Dave Dobbyn, ShapeshifterReview: The three-day festival in Wānaka has wrapped for another year. 01 Jan 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThree top new residences which won 2024 architecture awardsOutstanding designs displayed in Whanganui, Ōtautahi and Wānaka residential buildings.24 Dec 05:00 PM
Lifestyle‘Can’t wait to move in for Christmas’: Richie McCaw reveals first pic of dream Wānaka houseRichie and Gemma McCaw are planning a new Wānaka life 'full of adventure'.20 Dec 02:06 AM
New ZealandMcDonald's responds to Wānaka restaurant criticsA lawyer for the fast-food chain says it will make its sign smaller.19 Dec 07:27 AM
BusinessWinton Land 'pauses' $750m Wynyard plans, offers buyers refundsHow many people had paid deposits was not stated but pre-sales said to be 'strong'.19 Dec 02:53 AM
New ZealandWatch: Hot air balloon makes rough landing, 10 treated at sceneThe incident happened at about 8.30am. 18 Dec 12:28 AM
New ZealandHot air balloon has rough landing near Wānaka10 people treated for minor injuries after a hot air balloon's rough landing near Queensbury. Video / Wendy DavieWatch17 Dec 11:31 PM
Lifestyle'Exciting new chapter': Richie and Gemma McCaw reveal big move'It’s everything we’ve dreamed of for raising our girls'.16 Dec 02:50 AM
New ZealandMurder in paradise: Who killed Karen White?She was killed at her Lake Hāwea home on March 8 – but by who? Anna Leask investigates. 13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCourt a 'sad occasion' for woman pleading to crash that killed sisterThe group had travelled to Wānaka that morning for a day of sightseeing.03 Dec 06:08 AM
New ZealandHealth Minister criticises officials' anti-McDonald's submissionShane Reti has taken a swipe at the National Public Health Service.29 Nov 05:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEric Crampton: Health officials' unhealthy McDonald’s obsessionOPINION: A fast food fiasco shows some health officials are out of control.27 Nov 07:35 PM
New ZealandNo inquiry to be held into triple-fatal Wānaka helicopter crashNicholas Wallis, Scott Theobald and Paul Hondelink were killed in the crash in 2018.27 Nov 03:08 AM
BusinessWānaka McDonald’s: Council to weigh pros and cons in new restaurant rowPotential hoons and garbage concerns for some locals in fast-food proposal.24 Nov 07:38 PM
Motorsport'It was all his idea': Hayden Paddon takes on a new challenge, supporting his dad'I’ll be playing the true team manager job and putting the pressure on.'22 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandTourist who spent time in Navy drowned after sinking below Lake Wānaka's surface without warningJinwoo Park was a strong swimmer and not under the influence of drugs or alcohol.19 Nov 11:32 PM
New ZealandMcSpicy! Battle royale over plans for town's first McDonald'sThe plan to bring McDonald's to Wānaka could be decided soon.14 Nov 05:24 AM
