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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Accident and Emergency:
Several people including children are still missing after the landslide at Mount Maunganui - where search teams have been working through the night 7:27

Rugby:
The All Blacks will venture into new territory this year, playing the fourth test against the Springboks in the American city of Baltimore on September 12 7:17

Entertainment:
Colleen Hoover is cancer-free 7:10

Business:
The Reserve Bank isn't expected to change its course - despite inflation remaining higher for longer 7:07

Entertainment:
Oscars 2026: Sinners break record with nominations, Jacob Elordi and Rose Byrne receive nods 7:07

Entertainment:
Nicole Kidman reportedly feels "refreshed and optimistic" as her divorce from Keith Urban is behind her 6:40

Law and Order:
Eighteen people have been arrested after a targeted operation focused on burglary, firearms offending and drug activity in the Feilding area 6:27

Entertainment:
Brooklyn Peltz Beckham has criticised his parents David Beckham and Victoria Beckham in a bombshell statement 6:10

Politics:
Prime Minister Chris Luxon says the weather events of the past 48 hours have been a profound tragedy 21:57

Entertainment:
Valentino has died at the age of 93 21:40

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