Jimmy Keane, 43, died after a parapenting crash near Wanaka yesterday morning.

The man was rescued by helicopter, taken to hospital, but later died from his injuries.

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The accident occurred around 1.30pm on Saturday near the Bonar Glacier.

The sudden job loss was a shock to the man who had moved to Queenstown to take it up.

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Nicole Leman, 27, died on December 9, 2015, after she fell negotiating a waterfall face.

He's probably sat there going over where he went wrong wondering if this would be the end.

An Australian climber missing on Mt Aspiring for more than 48 hours has been found alive.

Helicopter had to turn back because of weather, but rescuers say he could still be alive.

Rescuers were encouraged by movement of the man's emergency beacon yesterday.

The climber was due back today and his car is still in the carpark where he left it.

Matthew Wallis' body will be flown to visit sites in Mt Aspiring National Park.

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Brothers of the helicopter pilot Matthew Wallis have posted an emotional tribute online.

The Navy is has been asked for help due to their expertise and specialist equipment.

Searchers have pinpointed the location of the crash site using sonar photography.

Brother describes loved one as "one of kind who had affected a lot of lives"

Sir Tim Wallis' chopper pilot son presumed dead after Lake Wanaka crash.

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Detective Sergeant Derek Shaw said police no longer expect to find Matt Wallis alive.

Missing pilot is Matt Wallis, son of Warbirds over Wanaka founder Sir Tim Wallis.

The Rescue Coordination Centre NZ is overseeing the search.

Glenorchy Rd in Queenstown will be closed for the rest of the day after three big slips.

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Two people were in the car, but the extent of their injuries was not known.