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Hundreds gather to farewell helicopter pilot Nick Wallis
Hundreds of mourners have assembled at a hangar in Wanaka for the funeral of Nick Wallis.
Moving video tribute on eve of funeral for pilot Nick Wallis
A celebration of Nick Wallis' life will be held tomorrow in Wanaka.
Piecing together Wanaka chopper tragedy
Crash investigators scour video footage for clues.
Multiple witnesses to Wanaka helicopter crash that killed 3
'Quite a lot of witnesses' emerge to helicopter crash that claimed three lives.
Wanaka crash: How could chopper just fall out of the sky?
It was a sickening, seismic blow. And there were so many questions.
'It could have been any of us in that helicopter'
The three men went to work yesterday to make a difference in conservation.
Wanaka helicopter crash: The tragedy that took three good men
Investigators are trying to figure out how the chopper inexplicably fell from the sky.
'We just lost so much': Tribute to DoC ranger killed in chopper crash
"It's just a tragedy. We are just absolutely stunned. We don't know what to say."
How did chopper fall from the sky? Question confronting crash investigators
The crash was the second helicopter tragedy in months for the Wallis family.
'A sad day for Wanaka': Double tragedy for Wallis family; police probe chopper crash
Nick Wallis and two Department of Conservation staff were killed in the crash yesterday.
Helicopter tragedy: Wallis brothers die in separate crashes
Police confirm there were no survivors in a helicopter crash in Wanaka today.
Speed flyer killed in crash did not have a licence
Paraglider pilots, including speed flyers, must have a licence and be a member of a club.
Man killed in speed-flying crash near Wanaka named
Jimmy Keane, 43, died after a parapenting crash near Wanaka yesterday morning.
Parapenter dies after crash near Wanaka
The man was rescued by helicopter, taken to hospital, but later died from his injuries.
850 teachers short: Govt's $40m recruitment goes into overdrive
Overseas teacher recruitment goes into overdrive.
Revealed: Highest, lowest petrol prices (and why there's a $1.30 gap)
Gull in Taneatua has the cheapest fuel, charging just $2.10 a litre for 91.
US skier who died on Mt Aspiring named
The accident occurred around 1.30pm on Saturday near the Bonar Glacier.
Tradie axed while attending funeral wins $24k
The sudden job loss was a shock to the man who had moved to Queenstown to take it up.
$150k scam: Realtor convicted for fraudulent commissions
Shirley Johnston admitted her role in the fraud
Farmers warned: Polar blast on the way
Farmers are being warned to prepare for a week of very cold weather.
Queenstown Airport profit soars on strong growth
The lure of Queenstown is pushing up the number of planes and profits at the airport
Oz climber won't be asked to pay rescue costs
"Without these rescue services and their dedicated staff, he might not have survived."
'It was touch and go': Inside the dramatic Mt Aspiring rescue
Cliff rescue leader Davie Robinson revealed how it was "a big surprise" to see him waving.
Death of Alaskan climber in South Island 'genuine accident'
Nicole Leman, 27, died on December 9, 2015, after she fell negotiating a waterfall face.
Mt Aspiring climber to be flown off as soon as weather allows
He's probably sat there going over where he went wrong wondering if this would be the end.
'Extraordinary': Aussie climber missing on Mt Aspiring found alive
An Australian climber missing on Mt Aspiring for more than 48 hours has been found alive.
Search for missing Aussie man on Mt Aspiring delayed
Helicopter had to turn back because of weather, but rescuers say he could still be alive.
Bad weather hampers rescue of 'lightly equipped' climber
Rescuers were encouraged by movement of the man's emergency beacon yesterday.
Rescue team may not reach climber tonight
The climber was due back today and his car is still in the carpark where he left it.
Hundred of mourners at helicopter pilot Matthew Wallis' funeral
Matthew Wallis' body will be flown to visit sites in Mt Aspiring National Park.
Matt Lauer feels 'easy mark' for NZ agencies
Hunter Valley Station owner Matt Lauer says unfettered public access would remove control.
'One of four very tight brothers': Wallis family pay emotional tribute
Brothers of the helicopter pilot Matthew Wallis have posted an emotional tribute online.
Wanaka crash: Dead pilot's father survived 15 crashes
Dead Wanaka pilot's father Sir Tim Wallis nearly died in a Spitfire crash