$200m retirement village to be built in Wanaka
The Metlifecare development will include 120 villas and 17 apartments.
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Driver waved bottle of spirits moments before crash
Blake Smaill adds to an 'extremely bad driving history' after his grandmother's funeral.
'So full of potential': Tramper remembered as talented mathematician
His body was discovered at Giant Gate Falls on March 30.
'Loudest thunder ever': Heavy rain, road closures as storm hits Queenstown
A lightning strike at the Frankton grid exit point has caused the power to go out.
Nearly $160,000 raised for late surfer's family
Donors give generously to help family of Dunedin surfer.
Body identified as 21yo missing tramper
The man's body was found on March 30 after he was reported missing two days earlier.
University student takes on spiders and scarfies
Spiders have been constantly crawling through his window.
Mother's 10-year fight over jailed son's death
Boyd Cuttance complained of severe headaches but was denied hospital care for weeks.
Man killed in crash had family visit to India planned
Tajinder Singh, 27, hoped to see his parents again after seven years in New Zealand.
Boarding house fire victim a 'lost soul' who fell through the cracks
One person died, while everyone else at the property was accounted for, spokesman said.
Tenant's animal waste rots floorboards in home of baby
The carpet was so soiled by excrement it had to be removed, revealing the rotten floor.
Lake Wakatipu incident: Man to pay $20K reparation
Victim one of four children taking turns on an inflatable biscuit being pulled by boat.
'It's time to move on': Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult won't seek third term
'Good leaders understand that they're there for a period.'
'I got a bit flustered' - Hipkins explains messy 1pm mask comments; retailers fume
Orange light the news some were praying for, but niggles over face masks flare up.
Covid-19: 'More help needed' for patients- nationwide study
Many people who have caught Covid-19 feel they have not received the healthcare needed.
Omicron wave lingers in south
Rural healthcare services hold the line as wave of Omicron infections refuses to break.
Cameras in public toilets: Sex predator banned from region
Extensive conditions placed on paroled repeat sex offender still considered a high risk.
99pc of Dunstan Downs set to be conservation land
Tenure review agreement will see around 12,250 hectares of high country station preserved.
Mongols raid: 501 leaned on victim to withdraw complaint
Joshua Allen visited the victim and suggested ways to clear a gang member of charges.
The student, a 'stolen' 90c sauce sachet and a $300 fine
Flynn Sharrock couldn't see a price on the box of sauce sachets... so he pocketed one.
Man who shot ex-partner's boyfriend pleads guilty
Krishan Ranui Dick-Karetai, 24, appeared in the High Court at Dunedin this morning.
Apple products stolen from NZ Post deliveries
Apple Homepod Mini, Apple i-Pad, Apple Macbook laptop, and an Apple pen were taken.
Rising costs forcing kids out of school to help families, says principal
Costs forced up by Covid and Ukraine war are again hurting struggling families.
Bar has 'biggest week' of the year after keeping vax passes
The bar is still getting flooded with one-star reviews - but business is booming.
Dunedin protesters take down tents; member says action will continue
One of the leading members said the protest would continue in another form.
Gold in them hills? Otago on the cusp of another gold rush
Spike in prices mean eyes have turned to what could be left in goldfields.
'Hold them to account': Bar owner phones 'fake 1-star reviewers' upset by vaccine pass decision
People have 'flooded' the bar with fake one-star reviews, apparently in retaliation.
'We can only do so much': Dunedin students clean partying mess for memorial
More than 100 students tackled some of North Dunedin's most notorious party streets.
Queenstown hotel faces butler shortage ahead of tourist arrivals
The owner has been working to find a solution that didn't involve looking overseas.
Legacy of mistrust': Study links vaccine hesitancy with bad childhood experiences
The research found many became distrustful of adults early in their lives.
Boy at anti-mandate protest kicks portaloo worker
It happened when the worker went to uplift the toilet.