'I'm thrilled': Coronet Peak to open after more than a week of delays
NZSki CEO Paul Anderson said they expected to have about 1000 people skiing today.
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'Seconds from killing her': Deportee strangled girlfriend three times
Lokenitama Filipo's victim fears he will kill her when he is released from prison.
Skiers queue for fresh snow at Remarkables
NZSki said 25cm of snow fell overnight on the mountain.
Polar blast: Flights cancelled, huge swells set to hit Wellington, snow across much of NZ
The polar blast's icy sting is due to hit across the North Island tomorrow.
'Gutted': Transtasman bubble pause 'a real blow' for NZ ski fields
The pause means a big drop in visitors — but still beats "worst-case scenario".
Travel bubble pause: Tourism and hospitality sector facing 'avalanche of cancellations'
Mayor Jim Boult said it felt a bit like "we're all dressed up and no place to go."
Colder than the North Pole: Antarctic blast nearing NZ
Here's what you need to know about the regions and roads forecast to be worst-hit.
'Safety first': Queenstown Mardi Gras cancelled due to severe rain
The site damage from days of continuous rain was deemed "too severe" to be safely managed.
Rug up NZ, a 'polar blast' is on the way
A polar snap is set to farewell what has been a potentially record-breaking warm June.
New 'St John rapid response unit' hopes to halve response times
The first new St John resource in the city for 20 years is part of Govt's Covid response.
'Gutted' Skiers cancel trip due to NSW Covid-19 outbreak
Some Queenstown Lakes ski fields have been flooded with cancellations, due to outbreak
Antarctic polar blast: Sea level snow in south possible, cold weekend for most
Rain, strong wind and snow are on the cards this weekend.
Heli-skiing death: Coroner renews calls for helicopter cockpit video recorders
Auckland businessman fatally crushed on snowy mountain summit.
'Really, really disappointing': Trial delayed due to lack of jurors
It is understood just a third of the expected jurors showed up.
Truck ploughs into parked cars near Dunedin Airport
Police were notified of the crash early this morning.
Vaping at 10: Principals warn of alarming increase
'It's like a plague. If it's strong in one area then it begins to spread across.'
'Fear of failure': Secondary school scraps level 1 NCEA exams
A school survey found pupils were placing pressure on themselves, afraid of failure.
Lockdown harmed Kiwi kids – shocking new study finds
Avoiding hospitals and reduced access to healthcare contributed to worse outcomes.
Man sentenced for attacking woman, throwing phone in sea
Corey Thomas Littlejohn, 23, appeared in the Dunedin District Court on Wednesday.
Snow to sea level possible in Canterbury next week
There is a reportedly a 30-50 per cent chance of snow to sea level.
Award winning musician, law student convicted for drink driving
last year, the man won the prize for best Pacific song at the Pacific Music Awards.
Man who chased police officer with tomahawk denied parole
The man said he had planned to decapitate his victim.
Man who flung partner from moving car jailed
The incident marked the end of nearly a year of offending, the court heard.
Duchess battling against extra water permits for Sir Russell Coutts' golf course
The sailing legend wants to take water from two creeks on the Crown Terrace.
Brrrr! Chilly start across Auckland and NZ - frosty start in south
There is a southerly flow making its way across the country
Mycoplasma bovis: 'Heartless' intrusion was devastating
"There was hysteria. The rest of the cows got upset. The staff were beside themselves. "
Lasting trauma: Official response to Mycoplasma bovis 'poorly executed'
As of 17 June this year, 266 farms have tested positive for the disease.
Countdown attack: Man pleads not guilty to attempted murder
The man has elected a trial by jury.
Bank closures in the provinces: Finance Minister pressed companies to extend 'hub' trial
Pressure from mayors sees Finance Minister press banks to extend bank hub trial.
'She'll be right': Pilot convicted for knowingly flying with damaged propeller
The plane was carrying six passengers at the time.
Mystery of Little Ted's missing head solved
Little Ted's body is in the keeping of Toitu Otago Settler's Museum.
Child with toy gun prompts armed police call out
A motorist contacted police after seeing what looked like a gun being waved from a car.
'Stomach full of butterflies': Man and boat back on water after crash
The man crashed at Oamaru Harbour Power Boat Marathon three years ago.
'Heartless criminals': Stolen dogs found but with signs of mistreatment
Police are searching for the person or people responsible.