http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/84789157/paragliders-injured-after-a-crash-in-queenstown

https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/queenstown/paraglider-crashes-near-queenstown

Jim writes:

Turns out, I have a compressed vertebrae, lower back, maybe L2. CT
scans to confirm tomorrow. Passenger ok and released from hospital.

Heading up to Christchurch in an hour to see a specialist. Likely a few bits of
hardware going in. Good mobility, so optimistic prognosis.