Leaps of faith and big aroha rewarded at National Tourism Awards
Awards were a "beacon at the end of 15 months of uncertainty".
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Coupland's mince and cheese ranked among NZ's best pies
The Christchurch-based business took out gold in the commercial wholesale category.
One-lane bridge death: Would metal barriers have saved a life?
Sun strike, poor layout, smashed barriers, speed, and fatigue all played a part.
'Hopelessly inadequate': Driver in crash that killed 28-year-old avoids jail
The crash happened in Scotland St, Central Otago, on December 13 last year.
Otago lead scare: 'Do not drink' notice lifted after six months
It was issued after intermittent elevated lead readings were found in drinking water.
'Most brutal' betrayal: Sex offender took photos of attack on sleeping woman
Dunedin man Dion Kyle, 39, was also convicted of sex offences in 2004 and 2012.
Sir Russell Coutts' fight over water for private golf course not finished yet
His recent resource consent victory has been appealed to the Environment Court.
'Can feel the love from here': Wonderful but exhausting journey for Fairweather
It was a pretty impressive couple of days for the 17-year-old Kavanagh College head girl.
'I just want to come home to my babies': Mum stuck in NSW until September
Kim Kennedy travelled to Newcastle to visit her sick mum, who has since died.
About 80 high-security prisoners to be sent to Otago
A significant number of high security prisoners to be moved to Otago Corrections Facility.
Calamity brothers: Pair jailed after gun mishap and bus crash
Brothers' spree resulted in an associate dropped off at hospital with a shotgun wound.
O-Week rape trial: Man pleads not guilty
Man allegedly told victim: "I know you love it. Just let me do it."
Miniature horse's killer to be freed from prison early
Reginald Ozanne claims he has no memory of stabbing Star, a family pet, 41 times.
Boar-derline: Pig hunter's kills parked up at airport
Sight of pig carcasses at busy airport criticised – but many voice support for hunter.
Jaw broken in alleged assault over McDonald's digital ordering screen
A security guard was allegedly assaulted outside the premises.
Govt should bulk-fund Queenstown - National MP
The third-ranked MP believes this is better than allocating shovel-ready funding.
Record numbers turn-out at ski slopes
A lot of Australians have reportedly taken to the slopes.
NZ's coldest district: Fears for residents as frosts start to bite
Power poverty is already starting to bite in New Zealand's coldest district.
Man who gagged, sexually assaulted woman jailed for 3.5 years
Pierre Coster had a history of violence towards women but showed "high levels of remorse".
Suspended bubble hits tourism, hospitality hard ... again
Tourism and hospitality sectors are disappointed but understanding of the bubble pause.
New salmon catch limits aim to help save wild Chinook species
Moves to limit salmon catches are critical for future generations, Fish & Game says.
Drink-driver caused 'accident upon accident' near Dunedin Airport
Truck driver hit first parked car, the wreckage multiplied when his steering failed.
Hope third time's the charm for graduation delayed by bomb threat, Covid
The ceremony was first postponed in December and then again in March.
Revealed: New Zealand's most dangerous road
While it was dangerous, it was rarely the sight of a crash.
Man guilty of 'very grave' sexual offending dies in jail
The defendant was jailed in 2017 for sexual offending against six girls.
Woman finally admits stealing $90k from her grandmother
Sarah Jane Day denied ripping off her grandmother, draining her bank accounts dry.
Council's role in river waste dumping 'extraordinarily embarrassing'
The council did not initially say it had faced censure over the incident.
'Nutcase, evil person': Nine-month ban for repeat cat abuser
Tereariki Moses, 40, beat a cat to death with a plank of wood in 2018.
Man who hit six vehicles, injured police dog jailed
A trainee police dog was injured as a result, the court heard.
Ski fields banking on Kiwis not Australians
Queenstown enjoying amazing support from Aucklanders and kiwi visitors.
Child abuse ring to dark web: Abuser's appalling history
From an abuse ring in the '80s to recent dark web crimes: Serial child molester jailed
'The victim was terrified': Woman made armed attacker a cup of tea
The offender had left the military late last year after more than 40 years' service.
Volunteers scoop 30kg of dog poo from popular walkway
'I think that some people think ... just flicking it off to the side of the path is okay.'
Hot-air balloon crash: Last injured passenger discharged from hospital
There were 11 people on board the hot-air balloon when it crashed.