Unchecked wallaby population could cost Aotearoa $84m in next 50 years
Wallabies silently prey on the future of New Zealand's forests and farms
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Region's fire risk brings total ban
Community officials believe the risk at this time of year to be too high.
Search underway for person in trouble on Lake Wakatipu, Glenorchy
Jet boats and other swimmers are helping with the search effort, police said.
‘Tricked’ Wanaka man loses $40,000 to fraudsters
Jason Clarke invested in a mirrored website that was completely fake.
Prisoner reveals regrets over killer punch
Prisoner still has nightmares about a fatal incident when he punched a fellow inmate.
Sheltering sheep killed by lightning in Central Otago
Neighbour walking her dog discovers grisly fate of a dozen ewes and lambs.
Top that! Hundreds of free pizzas handed out
Hungry horde turns up after restaurant owner posts offer on social media.
Water restrictions in place for Queenstown
Hand-held hoses or night-time irrigation only for gardens in popular tourist destination.
Otago police seeking information after motorist allegedly shot at
The man was travelling between Kaitangata and Milton when the incident occurred.
Otago prisoner transferring to Auckland after attack on officer
Mr Miller said the officer was seen by on-site medical staff and taken to hospital
Dead in the act: Moth mating aftermath stuns Otago
Breeding is the ultimate goal, resulting in 'massive frenzies'.
Kitten survives possible hawk attack, what he needs now
He may only weigh a few hundred grams, but little Russell has the heart of a lion.
Police seek witnesses after fatal Otago crash
The incident occurred on State Highway 6, the Luggate-Cromwell Highway, on Wednesday.
'Wai wise': Residents urged to conserve water in Queenstown this summer
Water consumption has already started to rise rapidly following the end of winter.
Weather: What happened to summer? More heavy rain, storms in chaotic forecast
It's a mixed bag of weather over the next few days.
Man sentenced for brutal punch tells judge: ‘You’ve ruined Xmas’
Philip Marchant punched his victim, who then fell down some stairs.
Care home resident dies after being hit by LPG truck
Criminal charges could not be ruled out, police said.
Man who stabbed woman 14 times released early from prison
Daryen Owens told his ex her flatmate was going to get a lesson she'd never forget.
Man who made threats at Work and Income flees police on skateboard
The 44-year-old is due to appear in court today on five charges.
Insomniac photographer snaps 'pretty special' aurora
Douglas Thorne couldn't sleep one night so he went for a drive.
Watch: Wild rapids descent gains 46K views and a $1500 fine
Dramatic five-minute video has sequel in Queenstown District Court.
Brutal rapist claims he’s chosen family over gang
Adrian Waa's chances of reoffending have been assessed as 'average'.
New fire trucks to replace ageing vehicles at South Island airports
Firefighters from South Island airports trained with four new fire trucks from Austria.
Body recovered from Lake Wānaka in search for missing swimmer
The 22-year-old tourist failed to resurface on Thursday afternoon.
‘Insane’ price for Queenstown meal as city fills for $20m event
Queenstown got a taste of peak business this weekend.
Sophie Elliott’s mother Lesley dies
Founder of the Sophie Elliot Foundation dies, aged 76.
Bankrupt builder jailed for raping intoxicated sleeping woman
Jaden Melgren jailed six years, four months for raping a sleeping woman.
US businessman frustrated with Arrowtown winery delays
Consent application will take almost a year and cost more than $100,000.
Driver crashes in a paddock, heads to pub
An ultimatum to 'be home by 10am' resulted in a high-speed crash.
Frenzied attack: After 13 years in jail, killer still blames his victim
'Rouvi stressed the fault of the victim, saying she had woken him when he was sleeping.'
Bystanders assaulted in Dunedin’s city centre
Members of the public scored a ‘massive’ assist, helping police make a quick arrest.
Mystery of missing albatross eggs may never be solved
DoC says it may never crack the case of Dunedin's missing albatross eggs.
Heavy rain watch, possible thunderstorms for Canterbury, Southland
Particular rain watches are for Timaru, Kaikoura Coast and Dunedin.
Tenants evicted from council property amid housing crisis
A Queenstown couple are furious they’re being evicted from their council-owned cabin.