Duck could be to blame for 'horrifying' Queenstown flight catching fire
A passenger said there was screaming and crying after the fire started.
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Watch: 'I could feel the flames' – witnesses describe fire shooting from aircraft after bird strike
The aircraft has now made an emergency landing at Invercargill Airport.
Argosy scoops supreme Property Council award for major Wellington project
'A stunning achievement and a great case study for engineers and the property industry.'
How an unlatched rear door led to triple-fatal Wānaka chopper crash
One witness saw the helicopter descend nearly vertically with items trailing behind.
'Very excited': Planting project to boost Central Otago’s native biodiversity
Planting project at Central Otago’s Half Mile Recreation Reserve starts next month.
Snowy south, sunny north in weekend of weather contrasts
'Choice' weather is on the way for our biggest city but there are snow warnings for south.
'Bonkers' or brave? Restoring wonky buildings at $200m Ayrburn
'Some of these farmers must have thought we were bonkers when we turned up.'
Green light for bigger red light districts in luxurious NZ getaway towns?
Brothel zones in Queenstown and Wānaka could be extended.
'Third-world stuff': Energy minister praises chilly Kiwis' restraint amid grid crisis
The country’s grid operator issued a warning notice in advance.
Retirement village, hotel and more planned for $200m+ Ayrburn near Arrowtown
'It will take us five years, hoping to be the most visited destination in Queenstown.'
'Deeply disappointed': Jet boats roar through Anzac Day service
Tourism company issued apology after yesterday's disruption.
Fog warning: Weather could disrupt flights, worst of rain moves away for North Island
More than 40 flights were affected by fog in Christchurch yesterday.
Play it again, Sam: Our most famous actor on home, Hollywood friends, wine, and ageing
Sam Neill speaks to Kurt Bayer during wine harvest at his Central Otago vineyards.
Portrait of a killer as a young man: How David Hawken nearly got away with 1995 murder
Former hardman spoke to Kurt Bayer in a series of interviews while awaiting trial.
Central Otago shearer first to shear 500 Merino ewes in eight hours
Not a bad effort for someone who reckoned he shore 'like s***'.
Authorities won't say what penalties supermarkets will face for breaching Easter trading laws
The supermarkets involved will not disclose their earnings over the weekend.
Warbirds Over Wānaka in pictures: Old war planes take to the skies
Herald photojournalist George Heard captures all of the action.
'Throttling high country production': The Point Station vs hieracium
“It smothers the grass growth and changes the soil to suit itself."
Central Otago bunny hunt called off for another year due to fire risks
Following the last three cancellations of the annual event, its future is up in the air.
Centuria: Lower threshold, new direction into storage, residential
New directions, new ways of looking at property: How Centuria NZ is handling the downturn.
‘Vile, cruel and degrading’: Drug dealer smeared dog faeces into victim’s mouth
The low-level drug dealings were found after police responded to a violent incident.
Property Insider: ‘Mr Quick’ striding ahead fast; ‘Mr Hotel’ leaving Colliers
No room for gloom: Mr Quick's $500m scheme, Winton's $750m plans, plaudits for Brealey.
An avalanche of grief: How two young Kiwis perished on a Japan mountainside
Pierre Nixon and Kurt Bayer report on a double tragedy.
Snow falls in Otago
Snow falling in St Bathans, Otago, on Friday, March 15 2024. Video / Supplied
The Kiwi who reminds Alker of a young Tiger Woods
High praise has come from one of New Zealand's best for one of its brightest.
Lower property sales hit Winton Land revenue, net profit
CEO cites 'challenging economic environment and property market'.
From sexual abuse and anorexia to Coast to Coast champion - Simone Maier's incredible journey
Maier is chasing her fourth consecutive Coast to Coast win this weekend.
Why Eden Orchards is freezing cherries
'We’re pretty happy with the taste and quality that we’ve got at the moment.'
Alert after exotic fish caught in Lake Dunstan
Anglers are asked to be on the lookout and report any sightings.
$9b Central Otago gold discovery ‘largest in four decades’
An Australian mining company touts NZ's 'new pro-mining government' in its announcment.
‘Tell mum and dad I love them’: Heroic rescue of boy trapped under waterfall
It took around 20 people to save 8-year-old Mackay Blaikie's life.
Child choppered to Lakes hospital after Lake Hawea incident
Child is in a moderate condition after the camping ground incident this afternoon.