Mechanical issue: Flight from Melbourne to Queenstown diverted to Christchurch
Flight left Melbourne bound for the resort town, but was instead diverted to Christchurch.
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Police release photo of man sought after ‘violent’ Queenstown assault
Injured man needed medical treatment for a cut to his neck.
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Power List: The top NZ retirement village owner operators
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Queenstown rental crisis: Hospitality worker told his accommodation to be used as Airbnb instead
'It is just a real kick in the face when you're already down.'
Queenstown voyeur who took intimate photos of woman refused discharge
The man, who was on drugs at the time, took photos of women in a pub toilet.
Snacks and a hand-painted coffin for ‘legend’ kayaker Jeremy Norbury
The 24-year-old's funeral was held yesterday at a family friend's house.
'Amazing human': Daring Kiwi adventurer dies on kayak trip
Jeremy Norbury's social media shows he was an avid kayaker who travelled the world.
Queenstown police ask public for help after serious fight in city centre
One man suffered serious injuries, another was moderately injured, police confirmed.
Restaurant woes: Kiwi film star among creditors owed $750,000
Immigration 'shambles' blamed as IRD claims more than $200k.
'Conditions are terrible': Mass rescue operation near Arrowtown during ultra-marathon
At least 110 people in the area needed to be evacuated; all athletes safe, organisers say.
Focus: Mass rescue operation during ultra-marathon
A mass rescue operation involving at least 110 people competing in an ultra-marathon event took place on Wednesday morning, as heavy rain caused the Arrow River to rise. Video / James Allan
Wife of missing hunter appeals for help - military friends from Australia assist
Murray Horsfield has been missing in Glenorchy, north of Queenstown, since Monday.
Judge tells Queenstown tattooist to buy a Lotto ticket
Charge thrown out after complex tale of missing Nissan revealed
Driverless shuttle hits the road in Queenstown
The Ohmio Lift shuttle is being promoted as a 'last-mile transport solution'.
Killed by a golf ball: Family say they are still 'trapped in grief' after man’s death
Family called for new investigation saying they wanted 'the truth'.
Tribesmen MC crackdown: Police disrupt bikie gang’s southern tour
Police have been monitoring notorious group around South Island.
Multimillionaire selling $23.8m Queenstown mini golf site
Wilkinson wants to concentrate almost solely on retirement village assets.
Fox tops McIlroy: Kiwi makes solid start as golf war set for collision course
Fox makes solid start while LIV Golf villain Reed fares better than world No 1 McIlroy.
Hero who died saving drowning boy remembered for kindness, ‘eternal’ love for fiancée
Friends say Jonny Young always made time for others.
Queenstown helicopters near miss: Chopper pilot takes ‘evasive action’ to avoid crash
Incident happened just days before Gold Coast tragedy that claimed four lives.
Helicopters continue to battle vegetation blaze near Queenstown
The vegetation fire at Long Gully has been burning since Thursday night.
Queenstown blaze spreads over 6ha
Fire and Emergency says choppers stood down in darkness but will resume at 6am.
Search underway for person in trouble on Lake Wakatipu, Glenorchy
Jet boats and other swimmers are helping with the search effort, police said.
One bucket for cleaning cars: Water-use restrictions implemented in South Island
Otago Daily Times: The dry weather of the past few weeks is starting to bite.
Water restrictions in place for Queenstown
Hand-held hoses or night-time irrigation only for gardens in popular tourist destination.
'Age is just a number': Meet Queenstown's teen business owner
Kasey Bonn is likely one of the youngest business owners in New Zealand.
NYE fireworks blaze: People seen leaving US billionaire’s property in black Range Rover
Locals outraged over lack of apology for fire and question permission given for fireworks
US billionaire’s controversial Arrowtown New Year's fireworks spark large fire
Angry locals had petitioned against tycoon's extravagant pyrotechnics plans.
Drowned man was a metre from safety
Joshua Paroci drowned in the 'toilet' rapids in Skippers Canyon, Queenstown.
Jacinda Ardern called out over chef shortage: ‘They can’t order any food'
There are barely any chefs in Queenstown, hospo boss says.
Queenstown neighbours fired up over American billionaire’s fireworks display
Plans for an extravagant fireworks display in rural Queenstown have outraged neighbours.