Items used to start Wastebusters fire
The fire caused significant damage to Wastebusters recycling facility over two years ago.
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Wanaka: Islands within
Justine Tyerman discovers something akin to a set of Russian dolls on Lake Wanaka.
Fatal heli crash fine shows 'life is cheap' in NZ
Company was yesterday convicted on charges stemming from crash.
Wanaka helicopter crash: Two passengers escaped uninjured
Emergency crews responded at about 11.30am.
Four out of five polytechnics face losses by 2022
Polytech and vocational training leaders meet in Manukau tomorrow to map a survival plan.
Devastated Wells shares x-rays of shattered knee
He was moments away from the event he's prepared for over the years.
On patrol: Freedom campers now being clamped
Groups are using the region's lakes and rivers as toilets, showers and sinks.
Three arrests made over Puzzling World assault
Two men will appear in the Dunedin District Court today, a third will appear in Queenstown
Chilean tourist to fight conviction over drone flying
Jorge Eduardo Riquelme Cruz admits charge, but doesn't want conviction.
Man dies after collapsing in Lake Wanaka incident
There was little detail about the incident, but it involved a "person in the water".
In the heat of the moment - temps to soar to 35C
Forecast picks heatwave to give way to drenching from ex-tropical storm.
Stand by for a scorcher: Temps set to hit 40C
You think it's been hot so far this summer? Wait till tomorrow.
Upset no-one liable for 'shocking' death
Mother says she has lost faith in doctors and hospitals following her son's death.
Man's death highlights hospital failings
Wanaka man died in ambulance while being transported from Dunstan Hospital to another.
Freedom campers breaking rules in Queenstown
Freedom campers were fined $662,800 by Queenstown's district council, but many didn't pay.
Tourist assaulted after trying to stop racist attack
An Australian tourist was assaulted after he tried to stop a racially charged exchange.
Haast: The town where cellphones are silent
A South Island town in the middle of a 244km reception black spot are desperate for help.
Wanaka house in world's four top alpine retreats: BBC
Architect 'flattered' to have extraordinary Wanaka house feature on BBC show.
Chilean man in court over flying drone near helicopters
A Chilean man who allegedly flew a drone near helicopters fighting fires has been named.
Summertime bliss for MAFS lovebirds
New life together like a "never-ending rocket in space", Married at First Sight star says.
Wanaka fire still burning
Wind shift threatens houses as tinder-dry grass goes up in flames.
Man charged over flying drone near Wanaka fire
Eight helicopters fighting the fire were grounded when a drone was spotted.
Fire on Wanaka hills 'largely contained'
Firefighters have been battling the blaze since just before 3pm.
Man dies in paraglider crash near Wanaka
A Wanaka man has died after his paraglider crashed on Mt Roy.
Hang glider crash near Wanaka reported
Witness saw glider crash, reported it to emergency services just before 3pm.
Cops give underage drinkers choice of writing essay rather than fine
Police trying to take firmer action on underage drinking are using essays as punishment
The big dry is over for jetsprinters
Categories are wide open for second round of national jetsprint champs in Whanganui
Big wet a brief relief from humid start to summer
Rain around the country will ease by the end of the day.
Last text: 'I'll be home for Christmas'
David Fisher's parents pay tribute to their son after 26-year-old's drowning.
Swimmer who died in Lake Wanaka named
A body found in Lake Wanaka has been identified as a 26-year-old from Tauranga.
Man's body found during Lake Wanaka search
The swimmer got into trouble trying to retrieve a boat.
Royal & rugby star in Wanaka on holiday
The famous couple were spotted eating breakfast at a cafe in the tourist town yesterday.