Wanaka

Otago locals are furious an Auckland couple flouted level 4 lockdown escaping Auckland for a family holiday home in Wanaka.

The 35-year old man and his 26 year old partner crossed Auckland's southern… Video, Audio

Sick of getting the feeling they are playing second fiddle to tourism mecca Queenstown, Wanaka residents are looking to secede. They want their own local authority for the town separate from the… Audio

CNBC says manual transmission cars are disappearing from the world's roads. Stick shifts are becoming extinct. That's certainly the case in the United States, but are we seeing the same thing in New… Audio

With international tourists no longer in the mix, the opportunity's been taken by Sam Brough, to try and change how tourism operates. He talks to Jesse about his scheme, Kiwi Welcome. Audio

Widespread snowfalls continue to impact parts of the South Island, while wind warnings are in place for parts of the lower east coast of the North Island.

Seven Highways remain shut and warnings are… Audio

Wanaka and Colorado-based fly fisherman, guide, explorer, filmmaker and writer Derek Grzelewski tells Lynn Freeman about his latest book Fly-fishing in New Zealand, What you Need to know - a guide to… Audio, Gallery

Sir Michael Hill is in the Musical Chair this morning, talking to Jim about 40 years in the jewellery business, continuing to strive and dream big, his new book, his beloved golf course and the… Audio

Griff Rhys-Jones has been in New Zealand filming his new series, Griff's Great Kiwi Road Trip, which premieres next Sunday. Along with seeing the sights, he's on a quest to find out what it means to… Audio

A Wanaka man has been forced to take down a rental ad for a teeny tiny house after critics slammed him for what they see as the over-sized rent he's asking for it. But the owner, Thomas Shattovits… Video, Audio

Allen Uren is a veteran volunteer in search and rescue based in Wanaka. Over nearly 20 years, he's been part of some of the most dramatic and horrific events in the wilderness. He's been outspoken… Audio

Wanaka could have jets landing at its airport within six years as part a proposed new airport model for the region, but some say decisions have been taken without proper consultation. Video, Audio

Wanaka's housing market is booming and affordable housing is in high demand, but why are five out of ten KiwiBuild homes sitting empty? The original ten were offered in a ballot, but only five have… Audio

Jonathan Wallis has this afternoon paid an emotional tribute to his brother Nick describing his death and the death of brother Matthew in July in a similar accident as a cruel reality. Video, Audio

Two Department of Conservation staff have died after a helicopter crash near Wanaka Airport. Nick Wallis, the youngest son of aviation pioneer Sir Tim Wallis, was the pilot. His brother Matthew also… Audio

Wanaka's Arma Del Amor have released their first full length album and are playing shows around New Zealand to celebrate. They talk to RNZ's Alex Behan about making music surrounded by the majesty of… Audio

There's disappointment in Wanaka in response to the Southern District Health Board's plan to fix the midwife shortage for the area. A document recently released sets out a plan to create a Maternal… Audio