Travel17 Spots for unbelievable stargazing in NZStar trek across Aotearoa at these stunning stargazing locations.07 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandEpic 12-hour rescue mission saves two climbers from Remarkables ‘blizzard’Two under-prepared climbers on The Remarkables have been rescued.04 Jul 01:53 AM
EntertainmentSynthony Orchestra announce ‘one-of-a-kind’ Coronet Peak showGrab your snowboard, grab your mates and get ready for a one-of-a-kind music experience.03 Jul 08:06 PM
New Zealand'Nice outdoor Marie': Man offered drugs for sale online under his own nameDealer offered LSD on Facebook, claiming the drug could ‘stop retardation’.03 Jul 07:03 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionH & J Smith's closure: 21 key questions answeredThe retailer has formulated key questions it says people are asking about its closure.30 Jun 05:17 AM
TravelSoccer, skiing and school hols deliver busiest days for air travelWinter school holidays are set to bring a flurry visitors and a busy time for air travel.27 Jun 08:55 PM
New ZealandOlympic champions support dry-slope training facility planThe training facility would improve wellbeing of winter sport athletes, panel told.27 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelNZ's best ski fields according to experts with over 1m vertical metresThe equivalent of descending 113 times down Everest, it’s something very few achieve.27 Jun 07:42 AM
TravelWinter holidays are coming: Eight top activities for the July school breakIndoor ideas to keep kids entertained over the holidays, from ice skating to curling27 Jun 06:00 AM
TravelCan you learn to ski in your 40s? First tracks as an adult learnerAn adult's guide to skiing in Queenstown for the first time.26 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction220 jobs to go as long-established retailer confirms closureRetailer H & J Smith calls time on its long-running department store business.26 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'My fear came true': 25 migrants sharing one house 'illegally' fear evictionsLandlords are 'taking advantage' of desperate people, woman claims.25 Jun 09:01 PM
New Zealand'They will come here and kill you': Gang death threat made in home invasionVictims of a home invasion were told the Mongrel Mob would kill them if they told police.21 Jun 09:33 PM
New ZealandBurst Queenstown water main closes roadA section of Fernhill road has subsided and water has flowed into a hotel basement.19 Jun 02:55 AM
New ZealandFake email trial: Grandmother found guilty of forgeryWoman wrote a fake postponement email for a petroleum-industry conference.14 Jun 03:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe plan to end ‘postcode lottery’ in healthBut National says Health Minister Ayesha Verrall's plan is "complete fantasy".11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSki season starts with clear skies and cold tempsSome 1700 keen snow enthusiasts took to the slopes on Mt Hutt's first day of the season.11 Jun 04:30 AM
TravelSnow before you go: Make the most of Queenstown this winterPoles at the ready, ski-lovers, the snow season is upon us.04 Jun 01:50 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelKeen to be green: Jesse Mulligan travels to Queenstown for a carbon zero adventureGet busy visiting the businesses that are championing regenerative tourism.03 Jun 11:30 PM
New ZealandThree people survive chopper crash landing after engine failureThe helicopter pilot issued a mayday call this morning after the engine failed.02 Jun 11:38 PM
New ZealandWānaka plan to split from Queenstown gains tractionThe petition started by Wānaka mechanic Dean Rankin gathered 1822 signatures.02 Jun 03:39 AM
TravelKiwi regional tourism bodies divided over call to stop Tourism NZ's domestic marketing supportFrom 'happy' to 'disappointed', RTOs respond to the cut.02 Jun 01:06 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBritish buyer snaps up prison, school and uni contracts in giant $205m dealPublic-private partnership deal to sell contracts on jail, 11 schools, uni accommodation.01 Jun 03:17 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle's legacy will rock Hamilton this summerHamilton leaders are excited about big event opportunity next year.31 May 05:00 PM
CrimePsychologist says John Beckenridge wanted to punish ex by taking sonHe has been described as 'controlling, coercive and running out of options'.31 May 06:37 AM
New ZealandMother believes missing son overseas under new identityFiona Lu believes her ex John Beckenridge cared too much about her son Mike to hurt him.29 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Nowhere to go': Housing squeeze in top tourist townWorkers are heading to Queenstown for winter - but there is nowhere for them to live.28 May 08:42 PM
New Zealand'It was them': Woman adamant she spotted missing boy and stepdad overseasA witness describes her mad dash to tell police what she saw.23 May 11:51 PM
New Zealand'Do not deserve my love': Concerning texts from boy who vanished with stepdadThe pair have been missing since March 2015 and haven't been seen since.22 May 01:21 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionIRD, creditors chasing $19m from failed Rainbow childcare chainEmployees are owed about $640,000 as "worrying" ECE closure saga claims casualties.21 May 11:50 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentThe F word, the $3.1m Queenstown house sale and the two court cases'The swear word f*** is commonly used for emphasis in modern New Zealand.' - judge20 May 07:11 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction123-year-old southern retailer H & J Smith closing three stores, 220 jobs lost'The Smiths are such humble people. They’re some of the most experienced retailers in NZ.'17 May 05:00 PM
TravelThis city just beat Queenstown for most-searched winter escape in NZAs winter draws near, people reveal where they are keen to holiday.12 May 01:53 AM
New ZealandFlight to Queenstown turned back due to blizzardsQueenstown Airport reported two incoming flights were sent back.10 May 10:54 AM
