Some of New Zealand's deadliest recorded storms struck in the winter of 1863.

Aussie hit by car in Queenstown around 1am after driver failed to spot him.

Glenorchy Rd in Queenstown will be closed for the rest of the day after three big slips.

More than 1.5 million people went tramping in New Zealand last year.

Alpine rescue team frustrated stranded climbers didn't contact police about predicament.

Radio interference from a drone caused the fireworks display to be delayed.

Road snow warnings in the South Island could mean a white Sunday for travellers.

Australian tourist had head slammed into concrete bin.

Police can't prove the blaze was deliberately or negligently lit.

The Remarkables ski field near Queenstown got down to business yesterday, 48 hours early.

A car fire is thought to have started after the wrong gas was used to fill the fuel tank.

The latest cold blast has led to car accidents and flight delays in Queenstown.

Let's talk about the wine and the view, says Jesse Mulligan, from his oversized bath.

Living in a fridge? For Euan Baxter it has been his normal winter life for 30 years.

House sellers across NZ are still cashing in despite some markets cooling off.

Otago town Ranfurly takes week's record for coldest place at -9.1C.

Northeasterlies and rain spread down North Island during long weekend.

Former top model who co-owned Queenstown skydiving company has been banned from driving.

Silicon Valley moguls have a place to escape to if things became dire.

While skiers now can feast on pre-winter photos, 100 years ago the sport barely existed.

These are the most expensive places to buy fuel in New Zealand.

Snowfall has trapped one car on the Crown Range Rd already.

Meghan Markle first saw NZ in a campervan - her next visit promises to be quite different.

Stay at the property once owned by the Canadian singer for just $1850 a night.

Detective worked at the State Crime Command's Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad.

Paroci died on Saturday when he lost his grip on a rescue rope.

Rafting companies said conditions were good and safety procedures were followed.

One other patient had also injured his shoulder in the ordeal.

It's wet and a bit chilly, so rug up and remember to pack a brolly this weekend

Number of people seeking treatment for addictions in Queenstown has doubled in two years.