According to the Wanaka Airport Facebook page, they've had problems with the mechanical winch.

Today, was the sixth and final chance to get the balloon up into the air.

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Today's News

Entertainment:
Walton Goggins has hailed Robert Duvall as the "greatest storyteller of all time" 11:27

Living & Travel:
Winter Olympics 2026: Dog invades cross-country skiing, Americans get engaged as Ally Hickman feels the pain — day 12 quick hits 11:17

National:
Israel is accelerating its creeping annexation of the West Bank. Can Donald Trump stop it? 11:17

Business:
The Reserve Bank says severe weather is partly to blame for the recent sharp rise in the cost of food 11:07

Entertainment:
Daniel Radcliffe is "always taking care" of Tracy Morgan 10:57

Rugby League:
Kiwi rugby league halfback Jahrome Hughes is happy to turn his back on the big bucks on offer in State of Origin 10:57

Law and Order:
An extensive police operation is under way on a street in Christchurch's Northcote - where four people were injured last night, reportedly in a gang-related altercation 10:57

Accident and Emergency:
In California, eight back-country skiers have been found dead after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe, during a storm 10:47

Law and Order:
A person's in hospital with serious injuries consistent with a gunshot wound - after an attack in a South Auckland garage last night 10:37

National:
Racing enjoys special treatment under NZ gambling laws. Why? 10:37

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