Chris Reed enjoys a taste of the high life in Central Otago.

Sports star's identity can't be revealed due to an interim suppression order.

Groom-to-be waded into Lake Wakatipu to 'avoid contact' with police.

Ben Gardner drowned a couple of weeks before Christmas while saving a young girl.

IPCA report highlights increasing pressure on police to respond to mental health cases.

This Queenstown hotel doesn't have room service, minibar fridges or even room keys.

Heavy snow falling in inland Southland, Central Otago and inland Clutha for next 2 days.

The new Mi-Pad Hotel in Queenstown comes complete with a "digital concierge".

A severe weather watch has been issued for coastal Otago and Fiordland.

Second car occupant dies from injuries suffered in last week's crash.

High-school stopworks come as mediation continues on primary teachers' pay.

Car involved in crash which left 1 dead, 10 hurt was a rental driven by a foreign national

Remarkables expansion plans eye up the Doolans as "the region's best terrain" for skiing.

Car may have been passing truck when it crashed into a tourist bus.

A car and a tourist bus have crashed near Queenstown, closing State Highway 6.

Driver ran over ducks despite warning from pedestrian.

Glenorchy Air chief pilot and co-owner Robert Rutherford died after falling from a ladder.

Shoppers eagerly awaiting the delayed opening can fill their trolleys tomorrow.

Emergency services were first called to the incident shortly after 3pm.

Friends have paid heartfelt tributes to an Indian man 'everyone loved'.

Paraglider pilots, including speed flyers, must have a licence and be a member of a club.

The man was rescued by helicopter, taken to hospital, but later died from his injuries.

Overseas teacher recruitment goes into overdrive.

'The car has gone under the bus and bounced back out in the middle of the road': witness.

Chefs, including Peter Gordon and Al Brown, fuel up before charity event.

We're keen to explore our backyard, but some Kiwis have yet visit our most popular spots.

Chef described by lawyer as mild-mannered and hard-working, blames alcohol for offending.

The plans have been put on hold due to an outcry from the community.

The quantity of MDMA has a street value of approximately $35,000.