New ZealandOne dead after serious motorcycle crash on Crown RangePolice confirmed the motorcyclist died at the scene.08 Sep 05:22 AM
New ZealandPetition wants Wānaka to secede from 'Queenstown-centric' decision makingThe petition only needs 1500 signatures to trigger an investigation.05 Sep 04:21 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionPhotos: Inside billionaire Peter Thiel's planned lakefront resortRooftops are heavily planted so disappear into the area's outstanding natural beauty.01 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessExclusive: US billionaire Peter Thiel proposes luxury lodgeResource consent being sought for tourist lodge to be built on part of a 193ha farm.01 Sep 05:33 AM
New Zealand'Clutching at straws': Whangarei retirees may be stuck in Wanaka for weeksExtended lockdown is bad news for stranded domestic travellers.27 Aug 08:05 AM
New ZealandRegional change in Covid-19 alert levels feasible if no cases appear - scientists135 close contacts have been identified in the South Island.23 Aug 08:16 PM
New ZealandSeven jet boaters from six bubbles charged over breachesOne of the men had travelled from Dunedin - a four-hour drive.23 Aug 02:59 AM
New Zealand'Can't get home': Family stuck in Wanaka after travel extension endsNapier family could not get home despite extra Air New Zealand flights out of resort town.21 Aug 01:47 AM
New ZealandLockdown loophole: Locals worried as Aucklanders book holiday homesAn Airbnb owner says she received 'offensive messages' after turning down a booking.19 Aug 05:21 AM
New ZealandPerson dies in petrol station car wash in WanakaPolice were called to the Caltex Wanaka at about 2pm.18 Aug 03:12 AM
New ZealandFarmer calls for patience when dealing with environmental changeNew regulations have been coming thick and fast at farmers in the last few years.17 Aug 10:45 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 ZealandKiwi Covid survivor 'was prepared to be carted out'Former London teacher Emma Prentice says "looking back, I was way sicker than I realised".11 Aug 06:43 PM
New ZealandMassive film set planned for WanakaReplicas of New York's Central Park, Venice and Paris to be constructed for film studio.04 Aug 06:30 PM
Travel'Downhill struggle' to find Covid relief funding for NepalHimalayan Trust calls on skiers, hikers and bikers to do some good for Nepal.04 Aug 04:04 AM
TravelWhy Wānaka is the 'cycling envy of Aotearoa'Insider tips on the best mountain biking, cycling, activities and dining in Wānaka.03 Aug 02:16 AM
New ZealandCoupland's mince and cheese ranked among NZ's best piesThe Christchurch-based business took out gold in the commercial wholesale category.28 Jul 02:12 AM
New ZealandSki fields banking on Kiwis not AustraliansQueenstown enjoying amazing support from Aucklanders and kiwi visitors.20 Jul 08:06 PM
New Zealand'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.'17 Jul 08:41 PM
New ZealandThrill of a lifetime: Adventurers install highline across coastal cliffA group spent a weekend using the line as a tightrope, swing and to base jump.14 Jul 12:04 AM
New ZealandSchool holidays weather: Unsettled week aheadTekapo was the coldest spot this morning at -7 with Manapouri and Timaru close behind.10 Jul 04:41 AM
New ZealandWild weather: South Island battered by wind, snowRain and snow has already affected some southern roads.07 Jul 01:05 AM
New ZealandQueenstown moving to reduce reliance on tourismThe district was one of the hardest hit in the country when the borders shut.06 Jul 02:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRobinson helicopters' safety record in NZ: Are they safe to fly?Wedding party crash puts 'Robbies' back under scrutiny.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTemperatures set to rise across the countryThe North Island, Te Ika-a-Māui, might see frosty conditions tomorrow.03 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWorld's highest mountain no escape from Covid, Wanaka film-maker findsWanaka documentary maker Scott Simper caught Covid-19 while filming on Mt Everest.03 Jul 01:15 AM
New Zealand'Happens too frequently for us': Sexual assaults in Queenstown increasingPolice estimate there are at least three cases a month in Queenstown.02 Jul 12:20 AM
New ZealandSkiers queue for fresh snow at RemarkablesNZSki said 25cm of snow fell overnight on the mountain.29 Jun 02:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSnow business ploughs on at RuapehuRuapehu businesses are looking forward to an influx of domestic tourists this winter.28 Jun 05:00 PM
Business'Gutted': Transtasman bubble pause 'a real blow' for NZ ski fieldsThe pause means a big drop in visitors — but still beats "worst-case scenario".28 Jun 12:08 AM
New ZealandHeli-skiing death: Coroner renews calls for helicopter cockpit video recordersAuckland businessman fatally crushed on snowy mountain summit.25 Jun 12:00 AM
TravelPlan to save 'that' Lord of the Rings plane from scrap yardKiwis are being asked to put their hands in their pockets to save a flying dinosaur.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Stop dreaming and go': Today Show in NZ to promote country to AussiesTourism NZ has contributed nearly $200,000 to the project.21 Jun 08:03 PM
