One-lane bridge death: Would metal barriers have saved a life?
Sun strike, poor layout, smashed barriers, speed, and fatigue all played a part.
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'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.
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.
Fog blankets Auckland Airport: Flights cancelled, diverted; heavy rain on way
Fine weather expected before possible heavy rain and floods for parts of NZ.
Suspended bubble hits tourism, hospitality hard ... again
Tourism and hospitality sectors are disappointed but understanding of the bubble pause.
Ski fields banking on Kiwis not Australians
Queenstown enjoying amazing support from Aucklanders and kiwi visitors.
'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.
Caught cats put to good use catching rabbits
Wild cats trapped, desexed and released on rural properties to manage rabbit populations.
NZ's Great Indoors: The best indoor activities and events, covered
Good reasons to stay indoors this school holiday.
Hot-air balloon crash: Last injured passenger discharged from hospital
There were 11 people on board the hot-air balloon when it crashed.
Six police cars 'jumped on' and damaged in Queenstown
Eighteen-year-old due in court after patrol cars damaged at Queenstown police station.
'Suburb of McMansions': Rich-lister in Gibbston Valley stoush
'One has only to look at Lake Hayes Estate with 700-plus homes to imagine the future.'
'Nice buzz': Queenstown businesses humming with Kiwi travellers
Air New Zealand is calling these holidays their busiest July break ever.
Thrill of a lifetime: Adventurers install highline across coastal cliff
A group spent a weekend using the line as a tightrope, swing and to base jump.
Balloon crash: injured victim still in hospital
One patient still in hospital five days after hot-air balloon crash.
Threatened and scared: Students leave school over claims of 'constant' bullying
The young girls, aged 13 and 14, are from separate families.
Hotel review: Why the Sherwood is the coolest place to stay in Queenstown this winter
Good food, sustainability and good vibes make this a must-stay on your next visit.
'We were the lucky ones': Passenger in hot air balloon crash speaks out
Malcolm Porter has described the ordeal he and his wife faced in the crash.
Person assaulted in brawl over football in Queenstown
One person has been taken to hospital and one person has been taken into custody.
Brrrr: Severe frost as mercury drops to -7C in south
Despite the winter temperatures, most places can look forward to sunny skies today.
School holidays weather: Unsettled week ahead
Tekapo was the coldest spot this morning at -7 with Manapouri and Timaru close behind.
Hot-air balloon crash: Investigators to examine wreckage; witness 'very upset'
Eleven people were injured when the balloon crash-landed yesterday morning.
Frosty start to school holidays, severe in South Island
Severe frosts are expected for South Island locations including Alexandra and Queenstown.
'Just hanging on': Hot-air balloon passenger tells of horror crash
11 people were injured in the Sunrise Balloons crash that left the owner "deeply upset".
Running hot and cold: More Air NZ flights to Raro, Kiwis flock to ski fields
Boost for flights, Bachcare says Kiwis filling gaps left by Aussies around and ski fields.
Brrrr: Polar blast brings more frost, cold weekend ahead for most
Another surge of gales and polar air is on its way.
Green gold: Avocado powder tipped as super food
A new Kiwi company is turning small reject avocados into a freeze-dried super food.
Wild weather: South Island battered by wind, snow
Rain and snow has already affected some southern roads.
Queenstown moving to reduce reliance on tourism
The district was one of the hardest hit in the country when the borders shut.
Polar blast: Wind toppling trees, severe weather on the way
Much of the North Island was colder than the south at 7am on Tuesday.