New ZealandClimber killed, paraglider hurt in mountain accidentsA climber is reported to have been killed and a paraglider has spinal injuries after accidents on two South Island mountains today. 15 Dec 06:12 AM
LifestyleMartin Hill's favourite thingsEnvironmental artist Martin Hill says he tends to get more pleasure from personal experiences than from tangible objects.06 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandQueenstown, Wanaka brothels 'unacceptable'Allowing brothels to operate near playgrounds, schools or churches in central Otago resort towns is "unacceptable", a lobby group says.06 Oct 03:26 AM
TravelOtago: To heli and backDoug Sherring fulfils a lifelong ambition on Wanaka's pristine backcountry slopes.07 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandPilot texting before fatal crash - reportA helicopter pilot was sending and receiving text messages in the minutes prior to being killed in a crash, a report says.05 Aug 12:54 AM
New ZealandJetboat driver to pay reparation to familyA jetboat driver has been fined and ordered to pay reparation to the family of a British tourist killed in a river boat crash in December 2008.16 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandHeavy snow disrupts South IslandQueenstown schools are closed with drivers urged to take extreme care on central South Island roads after heavy snow fell in the area, with more expected.23 Jun 03:45 AM
New ZealandSon dobs in drink-drive mum to policeA teenager who feared for the safety of his sister and her friend took his drink-driving mother's keys and a bottle of gin, then called police. 22 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandQuiet night for New Year celebrationsRevellers celebrating New Year and the start of a new decade in New Zealand behaved themselves last night.31 Dec 06:20 PM
CommoditiesLeaked report recommends mining option for Mt AspiringA leaked report recommends setting aside up to a fifth of Mount Aspiring National Park's 350,000ha for possible mining and exploration.30 Nov 08:36 PM
New Zealand100 years since Mt Aspiring triumphToday marks 100 years since the first ascent of Mt Aspiring, New Zealand's highest peak outside the Aoraki-Mt Cook region. 22 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandDead rock climber namedPolice have named the man who died after falling during a climb at Chinaman's Bluff in Central Otago on Friday.08 Nov 01:51 AM
New ZealandClimber's night of hellThe survivor of a "freak accident" spent a night alone on a narrow ledge at an isolated cliff-face knowing his climbing companion had fallen to his death.07 Nov 03:00 PM
