Man who died in Queenstown rafting incident was Australian tourist
One other patient had also injured his shoulder in the ordeal.
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Keep a brolly handy: Rain forecast for most of the weekend
It's wet and a bit chilly, so rug up and remember to pack a brolly this weekend
Dark side of a party town: Addiction rates double
Number of people seeking treatment for addictions in Queenstown has doubled in two years.
Ticketed tourist dispute: 'I am not a freedom camper'
Tourist worker claims he has been unfairly issued $800 worth of fines in Queenstown.
Fire breaks out in house near Queenstown
The fire appears to have started in the garage before spreading through the house.
South Island measles outbreak: 15 now infected
"Highly contagious" measles spreading through the South Island.
No further action against lawyer who criticised judge
No further action will be taken against the lawyer.
Multi-million development in Queenstown
Five of 12 sections – each priced at a staggering $3 million – have sold at Homestead Bay.
Man dies on Routeburn Track
Police were called to the Routeburn Track early this morning. A man was found dead.
Construction roller rolls down Queenstown bank
A construction roller has gone over the side of a bank in Queenstown.
Dotcom looking for chef, teacher and DJ
Dotcom asked Twitter "who wants to come live with the Dotcoms in Queenstown?"
Open home!? Car crashes into real estate firm's window
Maybe this is what they mean by a 'fixer upper' or a 'handyman's dream'?
Air ambulance's secret sideline carrying celebrities
Air Wanganui flies celebrities around NZ as well as providing a vital health service.
Air NZ passengers exposed to measles
A Queenstown woman ill with measles travelled while infectious.
Kim Dotcom ditches Auckland, moves to Queenstown
The internet entrepreneur says the South Island town is the "best place in the world".
Measles outbreak spreads across South Island
Five cases of measles have been confirmed in four South Island locations.
Three cases of measles confirmed in South Island
The common place of exposure for the cases is Queenstown Airport, authorities say.
Queenstown: Always in season
Helen Van Berkel gets the balance right during a colourful four-day stay in Queenstown.
Law's dirty little secret is exposed. So what's next?
Olivia Wensley has inspired hundreds to share their sexual harassment stories.
Rafting guide mourned by family
The experienced guide is being mourned on social media by family and Queenstown locals
Shotover tragedy: Guide dies after raft overturns
A rafting guide has died following an incident on the Shotover River.
Wakatipu super-home yours for just $24.9m
Another Wakatipu property has been listed with a stratospheric price tag.
'Totally ridiculous': Dashcam footage reveals near miss by overtaking car
Reddit users commenting on the video have slammed the driver as a "tosser".
Frosty start for some as summer slips away
Temperatures fell almost a degree below zero at one weather station.
Rank behaviour: Rogue drivers preying on tourists says cabs boss
Woman charged $242 for $15-$18 journey.
Judge erred: Man convicted over Queenstown triple assault
Man had admitted assaulting his wife, daughter and best friend in Queenstown last year.
Paraglider injured in Queenstown
The paraglider received minor injuries and was taken to Lakes District Hospital.
Hit-and-run survivor hasn't seen cent of $7500 owed
A year on from nearly being killed by a drink-driver, victim questions where is justice.
Crown fights discharge for man who assaulted friend, wife, daughter
The man discovered a text exchange between his wife and his best friend.
Amway sellers from China to descend on Queenstown
The Amway event in the southern resort is one of the biggest to come to New Zealand.
Queenstown super-home priced at $23.5m
The house comes with a cinema, wine cellar and a sunken firepit.
Houses evacuated after Digger cuts gas main
One person has been treated by ambulance staff at the scene near Queenstown.