New ZealandPolice called to deal with snowboarders, families flouting lockdown in QueenstownPolice called out to deal with people flouting lockdown rules in the snowy South.18 Aug 11:40 PM
TravelQueenstown a 'pinch point' as Air NZ asks for more timeSome 600 passengers may not make tonight's deadline to travel.18 Aug 10:37 PM
New ZealandMan sold drugs at resort for 3 years to "make ends meet"The man is widely known by the first name of Sandy.17 Aug 09:14 PM
New ZealandAvalanche risk 'high': People urged to stay away from mountainsAvalanche danger levels have reached a winter-season high.17 Aug 12:49 AM
New ZealandQueenstown's green creek mystery could take weeks to solveMystery substance in Queenstown creek was similar to water-tracing dye.16 Aug 08:12 AM
New ZealandLake Wakatipu's green glow: The mystery of the liquid continuesThe council this morning was still waiting on test results of the liquid.16 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandTourists shocked as Lake Wakatipu turns neon greenThe council is urgently looking into the issue.15 Aug 03:20 AM
New ZealandNational wants vaccination target NZers can 'mobilise behind'"It would focus the system on achieving that target and hold the Government to account."12 Aug 03:04 AM
TravelPining for the mountains? Grab your skis for NZ's best travel dealsWe bring you the best travel deals going.12 Aug 01:33 AM
New ZealandCar crashes into riverbank outside QueenstownThe driver has been taken to Dunedin hospital in a serious condition.07 Aug 08:47 AM
New ZealandEllesse Andrews' proud family: 'It was amazing, ants-in-your-pants stuff'The "inspirational" Olympian started competing at the age of 16.06 Aug 08:06 PM
New ZealandAuckland records most skiing and snowboarding injuries this year$11.9 million has been spent on skiing and snowboarding injuries so far this year.06 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessUS billionaire Peter Thiel's Queenstown house going for a stealThiel's company, Second Star Ltd, paid a head-turning $4.8m for the five-bedroom home.06 Aug 12:08 AM
New ZealandWheels on wheels: Queenstown's main street becomes wheelchair race track"Queenstown never ceases to amaze me."05 Aug 09:39 PM
New ZealandSuspicious fire on boat in central Queenstown, nearby cars damagedThe vessel, which was on a trailer, was ablaze when crews arrived.05 Aug 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Terrifying' ski lift plunge: Woman falls from Cardrona charliftWoman falls about 5m to the ground and is now in Dunedin Hospital's intensive care unit.05 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionRod Drury plans bunker-style partly-sunken southern home'Shelter, privacy and visual screening' are aspects cited in the application.03 Aug 05:20 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, gales: Trees falling, roads disrupted in southA tree has crashed through a kitchen in the Christchurch suburb of Cashmere.02 Aug 11:27 PM
New ZealandDriver nearly 7x over alcohol limit keeps name secret due to bullying riskThe woman's lawyer said she was remorseful and "absolutely devastated."02 Aug 10:42 PM
TravelGO NZ: Is this the best bathtub view in New Zealand?Call off the search. We think we've found New Zealand's best bathtub view.02 Aug 10:07 PM
PropertyDrive-by sales in Wanaka's fast and furious housing marketHuge demand for Wanaka subdivisions from as far away as Auckland and Australia.02 Aug 05:25 PM
New ZealandFury over Milford Sound airstrip axing planAviators ''dead against'' proposal to close Milford Sound airstrip.29 Jul 08:31 PM
TravelLuxury Queenstown wine tour voted 'best in the world'The accolade is welcome praise after the loss of international tourism to the region.29 Jul 02:21 AM
New Zealand'I hear her scream': Crash victim's father says he is haunted28-year-old Kirsty Moffett died in a crash in Otago last year.28 Jul 08:08 PM
TravelLeaps of faith and big aroha rewarded at National Tourism AwardsAwards were a "beacon at the end of 15 months of uncertainty".28 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandOne-lane bridge death: Would metal barriers have saved a life?Sun strike, poor layout, smashed barriers, speed, and fatigue all played a part.28 Jul 02:05 AM
New Zealand'Hopelessly inadequate': Driver in crash that killed 28-year-old avoids jailThe crash happened in Scotland St, Central Otago, on December 13 last year.28 Jul 12:46 AM
New ZealandBoar-derline: Pig hunter's kills parked up at airportSight of pig carcasses at busy airport criticised – but many voice support for hunter.26 Jul 03:14 AM
New ZealandJaw broken in alleged assault over McDonald's digital ordering screenA security guard was allegedly assaulted outside the premises.26 Jul 01:24 AM
New ZealandGovt should bulk-fund Queenstown - National MPThe third-ranked MP believes this is better than allocating shovel-ready funding.25 Jul 09:46 PM
New ZealandRecord numbers turn-out at ski slopesA lot of Australians have reportedly taken to the slopes.25 Jul 07:59 PM
New ZealandFog blankets Auckland Airport: Flights cancelled, diverted; heavy rain on wayFine weather expected before possible heavy rain and floods for parts of NZ.23 Jul 10:22 PM
TourismSuspended bubble hits tourism, hospitality hard ... againTourism and hospitality sectors are disappointed but understanding of the bubble pause.23 Jul 08:19 PM
New ZealandSki fields banking on Kiwis not AustraliansQueenstown enjoying amazing support from Aucklanders and kiwi visitors.20 Jul 08:06 PM