Person dies in petrol station car wash in Wanaka
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Farmer calls for patience when dealing with environmental change
New regulations have been coming thick and fast at farmers in the last few years.
Man sold drugs at resort for 3 years to "make ends meet"
The man is widely known by the first name of Sandy.
Avalanche risk 'high': People urged to stay away from mountains
Avalanche danger levels have reached a winter-season high.
Kiwi Covid survivor 'was prepared to be carted out'
Former London teacher Emma Prentice says "looking back, I was way sicker than I realised".
Massive film set planned for Wanaka
Replicas of New York's Central Park, Venice and Paris to be constructed for film studio.
'Downhill struggle' to find Covid relief funding for Nepal
Himalayan Trust calls on skiers, hikers and bikers to do some good for Nepal.
Why Wānaka is the 'cycling envy of Aotearoa'
Insider tips on the best mountain biking, cycling, activities and dining in Wānaka.
Coupland's mince and cheese ranked among NZ's best pies
The Christchurch-based business took out gold in the commercial wholesale category.
Ski fields banking on Kiwis not Australians
Queenstown enjoying amazing support from Aucklanders and kiwi visitors.
'Suburb of McMansions': Rich-lister in Gibbston Valley stoush
'One has only to look at Lake Hayes Estate with 700-plus homes to imagine the future.'
Thrill of a lifetime: Adventurers install highline across coastal cliff
A group spent a weekend using the line as a tightrope, swing and to base jump.
School holidays weather: Unsettled week ahead
Tekapo was the coldest spot this morning at -7 with Manapouri and Timaru close behind.
Wild weather: South Island battered by wind, snow
Rain and snow has already affected some southern roads.
Queenstown moving to reduce reliance on tourism
The district was one of the hardest hit in the country when the borders shut.
Robinson helicopters' safety record in NZ: Are they safe to fly?
Wedding party crash puts 'Robbies' back under scrutiny.
Temperatures set to rise across the country
The North Island, Te Ika-a-Māui, might see frosty conditions tomorrow.
World's highest mountain no escape from Covid, Wanaka film-maker finds
Wanaka documentary maker Scott Simper caught Covid-19 while filming on Mt Everest.
'Happens too frequently for us': Sexual assaults in Queenstown increasing
Police estimate there are at least three cases a month in Queenstown.
Skiers queue for fresh snow at Remarkables
NZSki said 25cm of snow fell overnight on the mountain.
Snow business ploughs on at Ruapehu
Ruapehu businesses are looking forward to an influx of domestic tourists this winter.
'Gutted': Transtasman bubble pause 'a real blow' for NZ ski fields
The pause means a big drop in visitors — but still beats "worst-case scenario".
Heli-skiing death: Coroner renews calls for helicopter cockpit video recorders
Auckland businessman fatally crushed on snowy mountain summit.
Plan to save 'that' Lord of the Rings plane from scrap yard
Kiwis are being asked to put their hands in their pockets to save a flying dinosaur.
'Stop dreaming and go': Today Show in NZ to promote country to Aussies
Tourism NZ has contributed nearly $200,000 to the project.
Worker accommodation an 'absolute nightmare' in Wānaka
Wānaka businesses want a solution to the town's long-running winter accommodation crisis.
Queenstown sees thaw in '15 month winter'
New Zealand's South Island resorts had some encouraging signs in pre-winter doldrums.
Fatal helicopter crash 'entirely avoidable', inquest told
Two men died in the crash in Queenstown in 2015.
'A big change of mood': Skifield dodges fog for season opening
Fog stretched 25km along Cardrona Valley Rd on Saturday.
Kiwi mum-of-six went from being a 'picture of health' to living in constant pain
The young mum says her life is now on hold, following the devastating diagnosis.
Sir Grahame Sydney leads South Island charge in Queen's Birthday honours
A posthumous award, an artist and politicians are among those recognised.
Wanaka film-maker who caught Covid-19 on Mt Everest due home
Documentary maker Scott Simper will head home to New Zealand next week.
Two Kiwi knights lock horns over America's Cup graphics
A battle is brewing between two Kiwis over the rights to lucrative yachting graphics.
Paraglider faces charges over alleged unauthorised tourist flights
Wanaka man has been charged after allegedly offering tourists tandem paragliding flights.