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Wānaka braces for tens of thousands of teenagers on New Year's Eve

by Katie Todd - Dec 18,2025

Two climbers still missing at Mt Cook, two who died named

Dec 17,2025

Ngāi Tahu set to take 33% stake in Milford Sound Tourism

by Katie Todd - Dec 13,2025

Skyline and contractors sentenced over "highly careless" landslip behaviour

by Adam Burns - Dec 13,2025

Local Water Done Well: Council plans to cost $9b more than expected

by Russell Palmer - Dec 12,2025

Man arrested over fatal bus stabbing, assault in Auckland

Dec 09,2025

Five things you need to know about the RMA replacements

by Russell Palmer RNZ - Dec 09,2025

Man dies outside store after two stabbings on Auckland bus

by Lucy Xia - Dec 09,2025

Dunedin woman fatally shot herself in head while deer hunting

by Katie Todd - Dec 01,2025

Drone tech trialled in Central Otago in push to eradicate bovine TB

Nov 30,2025

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

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