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'A blip': Man's defence for indecent assault on waitress
A drunk man who groped a waitress has been sentenced to community work.
Flagship rising: Rodd & Gunn opening Lodge bar, restaurant in Pompallier on Ponsonby
Bar and dining concept at Commercial Bay and Queenstown will be extended to Ponsonby.
Pet food magnate speaks on luring V8 Supercars to the South Island
If approved, 2026 will see two Supercars events in NZ for the first time.
Winton Land 'pauses' $750m Wynyard plans, offers buyers refunds
How many people had paid deposits was not stated but pre-sales said to be 'strong'.
Second Supercars event for New Zealand?
If approved, 2026 will see two Supercars events in NZ for the first time.
'Unique opportunity': Ngāi Tahu's vision for Queenstown reserve
Ngāi Tahu consults the Queenstown community on restoring Morning Star Reserve whenua.
Watch: Hot air balloon makes rough landing, 10 treated at scene
The incident happened at about 8.30am.
Hot air balloon has rough landing near Wānaka
10 people treated for minor injuries after a hot air balloon's rough landing near Queensbury. Video / Wendy Davie
'Exciting new chapter': Richie and Gemma McCaw reveal big move
'It’s everything we’ve dreamed of for raising our girls'.
Murder in paradise: Who killed Karen White?
She was killed at her Lake Hāwea home on March 8 – but by who? Anna Leask investigates.
Lake Hāwea neighbour heard screams on day woman found dead
Karen Gaylene White died in March. The homicide investigation started in November.
'Significant assault': Police reveal more details of Lake Hāwea homicide
Police have returned to the house where they say Karen White was killed on March 8.
What lies beneath: A small NZ town harbours a classic underwater secret
How did a classic car end up anchored on a submerged bridge in this idyllic lake?
Coldplay fans among many ripped off by Auckland taxi company
'Something should be done about this company,' one taxi passenger said.
Taken for a ride: Auckland tourists charged $163 for 10km trip
'The air was blue when he said the price,' fleeced passenger says.
McSpicy! Battle royale over plans for town's first McDonald's
The plan to bring McDonald's to Wānaka could be decided soon.
How to make the most of 48 hours in Central Otago
No dilly-dallying - there’s a lot of ground to cover.
Unhappy meal? Submissions overwhelmingly reject Wānaka McDonald’s
The majority of submissions made about a McDonald's restaurant are not lovin' it.
The secret to finding Otago's best seasonal food and wine
Lock in this February food festival now - and other travel must-dos coming up soon.
The finest show on the finest wool starts tomorrow
150+ competitors to vie in NZ's biggest merino shearing champs in Alexandra this weekend.
Snow hits the South Island
Parts of the South Island brace for heavy snowfall with orange warnings in place for parts of Otago and Canterbury. Video / Cam Winter, George Heard
JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth
Most older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.
Farmer finds 'gnarly' paddocks improve with wool added to soil
Amanda Currie uses wool under the vines and on the paddocks of Tinwald Farm.
Police release photos of alleged thieves after pride flags cut down
Last year's Winter Pride festival was also marred by acts of vandalism and abuse.
Dozens of pride flags cut down in Queenstown
Last year's Winter Pride festival was also marred by acts of vandalism and abuse.
Rock climber dead after falling 50m in Queenstown
The incident occurred above a public walking public track on Gorge Rd.
Mayor's son says drink-driving was 'bad judgment'
The driver says a poor decision was made.