The wintry blast late last week was celebrated in Queenstown.

High-end properties next to top-of-the-range courses are highly prized.

One and a half metres of snow reportedly fell on the Lindis Pass.

'I've always thought the TSS Earnslaw was a novelty ride around the lake... I was wrong.'

Queenstown's most expensive properties can be found within exclusive gated communities.

The two-storey house was well ablaze when firefighters arrived.

Kasey Bonn is likely one of the youngest business owners in New Zealand.

Local paragliders decided not to fly because of strong winds and poor conditions - report.

With severe wind and thunderstorm watches in place, DoC warns it's safer to stay put.

On NZ's smallest high country station you'll find a tiny bar with a big personality.

Cost of living increases are cooling the sporting and social lives of rural teenagers.

CAA admits is yet to begin work on a key safety recommendation following Nii's death.

Seasonal staff are struggling to find accommodation as a booming winter approaches.

Grieving man later lashed out at police.

Otago teacher says she is happy to have spoken out about 'contrived and scripted' show.

Police said four people were tipped out during the incident, with three being recovered.

The disgruntled contestant has made a raft of allegations against the show.

The man was seen yelling and screaming at her as she lay on the ground.

After 330 days, the first transtasman flight was 90 minutes late in landing yesterday.

Southwest winds are bringing severe gales to parts of the North and South Islands.

Snow has carpeted skifields, roads and mountain passes in the lower South Island.

Levin tornado carves trail of destruction, houses damaged, trees torn up, roads closed.

Big jump in some price caps for aspiring first home owners - but prices vary nationwide.

The jetboat belonged to Queenstown company KJet.

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Snow forecast down to 600m.