Kiwi firefighters return from Australian bush fires
Two firefighters arrived in Queenstown yesterday after spending eight days fighting fires.
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Wedding crashers: Newlyweds in car prang after leaving chapel
No one was injured in the crash near the popular wedding photo spot Lake Moke.
Wife assaulter's name stays secret to protect property sale
'Loving, caring family man' assaulted wife during argument about divorce.
Air NZ trials downtown bag check-in to ease pressure
The remote bag check will be free at first then cost $15 per booking.
Body of second climber recovered after two die on guided tramp
Police said the pair ''fell from the side of a cliff face''.
Remarkables fatal fall: Second body found by searchers
Two men plunged to their deaths at the Grand Alta Ridge yesterday.
Mother fears being forced to leave kids in NZ
Domestic violence survivor may have to leave due to a 'flaw' in immigration laws.
Climbing tragedy: Body retrieval mission suspended for night
Police were advised about 12.10pm that two people were in trouble.
Girl, 5, seriously injured after falling from second floor hotel balcony
The girl fell from a balcony at Novotel Lakeside hotel.
Council seat decided after coin toss
Coin toss came after recount left AJ Mason and Glyn Lewers tied on 2183 votes.
Queenstown council seat to be decided by coin toss
Two candidates for a Wakatipu ward seat have tied with 2183 votes.
First he abandoned girlfriend in crashed car. Now bedside visits questioned
Sahil Sudhir Shetty admitted abandoning his injured girlfriend in car after crash.
Young family booted off Jetstar flight for no shoes
The family were denied boarding despite the boy being given shoes by another passenger.
Is this the world's worst job?
If you think your job stinks, you should have a chat with this diver.
Why Queenstown council paid 2.4 times own valuation for $15.5m block
What use now for the council's new property near Lake Hayes?
Judge suggest Aussie attacker heads home to be 'looked after by your mother'
His victim said he 'punched like a girl', but suffered facial fractures.
Otago hostel students sleep in library after fire
Sixty students shut out of their rooms after university hostel fire.
Holi-yay: Sunshine on way after bleak week
It's good weather news for most Kiwis, after a dire start to the school holidays.
Teen let off drink-drive charge as conviction might affect future employment and travel
A young Invercargill woman was discharged without conviction for drink-driving.
Judge shocked by child porn viewer's vile justification
'I want to bring it home to you that those kiddies are victims,' judge tells defendant.
Queenstown scrub fire extinguished
A fire that swept over 200ha near Queenstown is now out.
Queenstown fire: Crews on hunt for hot spots as windy conditions forecast
The fire blackened 200ha of scrub land at Skippers Canyon near Queenstown.
Woodshed and a vehicle lost in large Queenstown scrub fire
The fire was ignited near Skippers Road, which winds through Skippers Canyon.
'Bland boring and dismal': Queenstown's worst rated
Turns out it is definitely possible to have a horror holiday in the resort town.
Groom wrecks 'wedding of year', attacks bro-in-law with iron
'He had hoped it would be the wedding of the year and it hasn't panned out like that.'
Woman killed in Coronet Peak crash an 'experienced skier'
The woman was an experienced skier who died after crashing into a fence post.
Blacklisted over a baby - renter illegally refused home
Queenstown boss "disgusted" after being turned down for 11 rentals - because he has a baby
Airbnbrothel: Owner's home turned into seedy sex centre
When the owner arrived back it "felt icky and stank of cheap perfumes''.
Queenstown trip reward for TVNZ staff, despite looming $17m loss
State broadcaster's sales staff travel to resort town for a pow-wow.
Starring role for Queenstown in Amazon's LOTR TV series
Queenstown will once again stand in for Middle-earth in Amazon's LOTR television series.
Flaming idiot: Holidaymaker 'flipped out', threatened to burn down backpackers
The Brit blamed his actions on hearing disturbing information about his girlfriend.
Evicted Campground residents may end up homeless
Some residents of a former Queenstown camping ground may be homeless from next month.
How to capture a perfect aurora photograph
Aurora spotter Ian Griffin's tips for getting the best shots of the magical light.