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Wānaka guide who died on Mt Cook, 'left a mark on everyone'

Nov 28,2025

The wife of a guide who died while climbing Aoraki Mt Cook has spoken.

Thousands raised for family of guide who 'touched the lives' of many

by Adam Burns - Nov 27,2025

Wānaka's Thomas Vialletet and a US client fell from Aoraki Mt Cook's west ridge.

Mountain guide who died on Mt Cook described as 'careful and diligent'

by Krystal Gibbens - Nov 26,2025

Internationally-recognised guide Thomas Vialletet called the job a 'dream that came true'.

No more regional councils - major shake-up of local government announced

by Russell Palmer - Nov 25,2025

The proposal is pitched as the biggest shake-up of local government in three decades.

Bodies recovered after two climbers die in Aoraki Mt Cook fall

Nov 25,2025

The bodies were recovered with help from the Department of Conservation.

'Serious shake-up' of local government imminent

Nov 24,2025

PM Luxon told National party members there would be a "very serious shake-up coming" to local government

Dog owner, pooch rescued from Arrowtown cliff by helicopter

Nov 23,2025

Emergency services were called about 1pm Saturday.

What you need to know about new parking fees at tourist destinations

by Nik Dirga - Nov 22,2025

Many primary principals likely to leave job in next five years - insights poll

Nov 16,2025

Brewster Track rescues prompt safety campaign

by Katie Todd - Nov 09,2025

Michelin tasters rating Queenstown restaurants

Nov 06,2025

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Wānaka guide who died on Mt Cook, 'left a mark on everyone'

Nov 28,2025

Thousands raised for family of guide who 'touched the lives' of many

by Adam Burns - Nov 27,2025

Mountain guide who died on Mt Cook described as 'careful and diligent'

by Krystal Gibbens - Nov 26,2025

No more regional councils - major shake-up of local government announced

by Russell Palmer - Nov 25,2025

Bodies recovered after two climbers die in Aoraki Mt Cook fall

Nov 25,2025

'Serious shake-up' of local government imminent

Nov 24,2025

Dog owner, pooch rescued from Arrowtown cliff by helicopter

Nov 23,2025

What you need to know about new parking fees at tourist destinations

by Nik Dirga - Nov 22,2025

Many primary principals likely to leave job in next five years - insights poll

Nov 16,2025

Brewster Track rescues prompt safety campaign

by Katie Todd - Nov 09,2025

Michelin tasters rating Queenstown restaurants

Nov 06,2025

Santana Minerals applies to fast-track Central Otago gold mine

by Tess Brunton - Nov 05,2025

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Wānaka guide who died on Mt Cook, 'left a mark on everyone'

Thousands raised for family of guide who 'touched the lives' of many

Mountain guide who died on Mt Cook described as 'careful and diligent'

No more regional councils - major shake-up of local government announced

Bodies recovered after two climbers die in Aoraki Mt Cook fall

'Serious shake-up' of local government imminent

Dog owner, pooch rescued from Arrowtown cliff by helicopter

What you need to know about new parking fees at tourist destinations

Many primary principals likely to leave job in next five years - insights poll

Brewster Track rescues prompt safety campaign

Michelin tasters rating Queenstown restaurants

National News Archive

Wānaka guide who died on Mt Cook, 'left a mark on everyone'

Thousands raised for family of guide who 'touched the lives' of many

Mountain guide who died on Mt Cook described as 'careful and diligent'

No more regional councils - major shake-up of local government announced

Bodies recovered after two climbers die in Aoraki Mt Cook fall

'Serious shake-up' of local government imminent

Dog owner, pooch rescued from Arrowtown cliff by helicopter

What you need to know about new parking fees at tourist destinations

Many primary principals likely to leave job in next five years - insights poll

Brewster Track rescues prompt safety campaign

Michelin tasters rating Queenstown restaurants

Santana Minerals applies to fast-track Central Otago gold mine

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