Skydive tragedy: Double malfunction led to fatal plunge
Californian tourist Tyler Nii crash-landed into lake - his body was never found.
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Man assaulted in drug deal gone wrong in ski field car park
Man claimed he was assaulted while helping a stranded stranger.
Overseas acts lined up for Ohakune Mardi Gras
NZ is 'the only place in the world where you can play to huge crowds'.
Luma festival numbers tipped to top 50,000
The Luma Southern Light Project has returned to Queenstown bigger and better.
Queenstown Lakes Mayor unconvinced by fluoridation of town's water
Jim Boult says he is unsure the region needs it.
Autumn and winter treats in Queenstown and Arrowtown
What better time and place to explore some of the best food and drink in Aotearoa.
'Well involved' house fire at Lake Hayes Estate
A fire investigator will be examining the scene.
Scott Morrison quashes claim of transtasman differences over China
Prime Ministers say NZ and Australia are singing from the same song sheet on China.
Scott Morrison rejects suggestion NZ has 'sold sovereignty' to China
Formal talks between Jacinda Ardern and Scott Morrison are under way in Queenstown.
Australia PM Scott Morrison arrives in Queenstown to iron out the 'wee devils between us'
Covid-19, China, the Pacific and climate change top of the agenda for today's formal talk.
Australian PM Scott Morrison arrives in New Zealand
It is the two PMs' first face-to-face meeting since February last year.
Snowfall modelling shows scary future for Southern skifields
There were audible gasps from snow industry reps as a researcher presented his findings.
'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe winds
The red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.
Claire Trevett: PMs' challenge to stop Melbourne outbreak ruining the bubble
OPINION: The Melbourne outbreak is the biggest test of the bubble so far - can it hold?
Big agenda for Ardern/Morrison talks in Queenstown
The two PMs have plenty to talk about, from Covid to climate change to China.
Queenstown's back: New $45m R&D hub rising
Aiming to attract new people to area, keep and upskill existing residents.
Leading lights: Angus Muir's guide to Queenstown by night
With 500 artists, organisers, volunteers, LUMA is the Lakes' biggest art show.
Driver admits killing girlfriend in off-roading crash
Passenger Olivia Brown, who died in the crash, was told not to wear a seatbelt.
-10C: Coldest May morning in years
The wintry conditions prompted warnings for road users.
Ski fields to open early as Aussie demand predict bumper season
Bookings from inbound Australian skiers and domestic demand are filling up Queenstown.
Recipient of controversial tourism grant up for sale
The business was awarded a $500,000 grant plus a $1 million loan in Covid relief funding.
'Not doing so well': Parts of south still dry despite rain
Oamaru has only received 31 per cent of its average rainfall this month.
What chance of 'significant' border opening by January 1?
Tourism sector desperate to open border in Jan as hinted in Budget, but staff woes remain.
Roads closed and caution urged as NZ battered by snow, gales and rain
Active fronts moving across the country make for a wild, wintry Tuesday.
Rare piece of Queenstown real estate on market for first time since 1913
The land has 110m of frontage to Frankton Rd and rises from 22m to 45m above lake level.
Wild weather: Thunderstorms on way as band of rain sweeps North Island
Much of the country can expect some rain on Monday - but not Christchurch.
Collins says Govt proposing Ngāi Tahu co-ownership of South Island water assets
At party's regional conference in Queenstown today, Collins said plan had upset mayors.
TSS Earnslaw: 108-year-old steamship takes a rest
Routine hull-strengthening work will take place and new rescue crafts will be installed.
Former NZX, Mediaworks boss joins water stoush over Sir Russell Coutts' private golf course
The sailing legend wants to take water from two creeks on the Crown Terrace.
Man who flouted lockdown rules has conviction quashed after error
Man gets conviction quashed after an error was made by a duty solicitor and judge.
'We've got positive cash flow': Queenstown high-flyer defying Covid-19
At least one Queenstown tourism operator believes he's benefited from Covid-19.
Govt gives millions to Queenstown cycleway project
The total cost of the project is $20.773 million.
Good Samaritan attack: Robber and 'victim' both charged
Police make arrests in case of good Samaritan allegedly attacked on Crown Range Rd.