Queenstown housing crisis: Sleeping in a car under five blankets in sub-zero conditions
Diego Leon, who works at a local juice bar, now calls his Honda Odyssey car his home.
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Brutal assault after work function in Queenstown
Four weeks in hospital recovering from street attack after a company awards evening.
'Many near misses': Skifield guilty for fence post death of skier
Former ski instructor killed after colliding with a wooden pole at the end of Sugar's Run.
'Best job you’ll ever have': Kim Dotcom's search for new house staff in Queenstown
'DO NOT apply for this job if you are from a 5 Eyes country,' says internet entrepreneur.
'Well done': Judge praises man who headbutted harasser
He said the world would be safer if more people stepped in when women were being harassed.
Festival fun and a world-class beach: This week’s need-to-know travel news
There's a celebration in Queenstown that's not to be missed.
Freezing temperatures, fresh snow to hit tonight
The North Island ski fields can expect a light dusting of snow.
How will NZ get $210b of crucial new infrastructure funded, built?
National is a fan of PPPs and has big plans for new ones if it gets elected.
Snow closes roads, falling in Wellington hills, as temperatures plummet
The cold blast will continue to creep up the country today.
'Desperation and necessity': 'Embarrassed' worker stole from till 165 times on CCTV
A former worker has been accused of selling thousands from the till of a Four Square.
Māori in Queenstown create play to support whānau who’ve lost loved ones to suicide
A small community of Māori living in Tāhuna, Queenstown has organised a stage play, Toa, to connect and support whānau who may be grieving loved ones. Video / Te Ao Māori News
Play tackles trauma of self-inflicted death
Queenstown Maori support whānau who’ve lost loved ones to suicide.
Massive residential development in central Queenstown
Silver Creek will grow to 15 neighbourhoods that will accommodate 580 house lots.
'It's snowing, baby!' Jason Momoa celebrates his birthday in Queenstown
The 'Aquaman' star celebrated his 44th birthday on a cold winter's day down south.
Snow briefly closes Crown Range road
The first day of August has brought heavy snow to Central Otago causing the Crown Range road to close briefly around midday. Video / Otago Daily Times
Photos show heavy snowfall, apline roads closed in south
Southern regions in for more snow, and strong winds of up to 130km/h are forecast.
'Systematic and deliberate': Convicted fraudster loses chiropractor's registration
Matthew Richard Cochrane defrauded ACC of $130,000.
Jetstar slashes fares by 75 per cent, with $175 tickets to Rarotonga
As always, there's a catch to this deal.
Tributes after boatie’s sudden death
Queenstown resident who died last week remembered for helping the community.
17 Spots for unbelievable stargazing in NZ
Star trek across Aotearoa at these stunning stargazing locations.
Epic 12-hour rescue mission saves two climbers from Remarkables ‘blizzard’
Two under-prepared climbers on The Remarkables have been rescued.
Synthony Orchestra announce ‘one-of-a-kind’ Coronet Peak show
Grab your snowboard, grab your mates and get ready for a one-of-a-kind music experience.
'Nice outdoor Marie': Man offered drugs for sale online under his own name
Dealer offered LSD on Facebook, claiming the drug could ‘stop retardation’.
H & J Smith's closure: 21 key questions answered
The retailer has formulated key questions it says people are asking about its closure.
Soccer, skiing and school hols deliver busiest days for air travel
Winter school holidays are set to bring a flurry visitors and a busy time for air travel.
Olympic champions support dry-slope training facility plan
The training facility would improve wellbeing of winter sport athletes, panel told.
NZ's best ski fields according to experts with over 1m vertical metres
The equivalent of descending 113 times down Everest, it’s something very few achieve.
Winter holidays are coming: Eight top activities for the July school break
Indoor ideas to keep kids entertained over the holidays, from ice skating to curling
Can you learn to ski in your 40s? First tracks as an adult learner
An adult's guide to skiing in Queenstown for the first time.
220 jobs to go as long-established retailer confirms closure
Retailer H & J Smith calls time on its long-running department store business.
'My fear came true': 25 migrants sharing one house 'illegally' fear evictions
Landlords are 'taking advantage' of desperate people, woman claims.
'They will come here and kill you': Gang death threat made in home invasion
Victims of a home invasion were told the Mongrel Mob would kill them if they told police.
Burst Queenstown water main closes road
A section of Fernhill road has subsided and water has flowed into a hotel basement.
Fake email trial: Grandmother found guilty of forgery
Woman wrote a fake postponement email for a petroleum-industry conference.