New ZealandDriver charged 10 months after fatal Arrowtown crashA 22-year-old woman will appear in court in relation to the death of Allanah Walker.14 Jun 01:30 AM
New Zealand'Extortion': Motorist fumes at $200 fine 'for not drink-driving'Scott alleged three other vehicles stayed in the carpark overnight but were not fined.12 Jun 12:15 AM
New Zealand'Accident preventable'- Jet-boat company in Shotover crash fined heavilyQueenstown jet-boat company has been fined and ordered to pay reparation payments.10 Jun 08:17 PM
New ZealandSkydive tragedy: Double malfunction led to fatal plungeCalifornian tourist Tyler Nii crash-landed into lake - his body was never found.10 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandMan assaulted in drug deal gone wrong in ski field car parkMan claimed he was assaulted while helping a stranded stranger.08 Jun 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOverseas acts lined up for Ohakune Mardi GrasNZ is 'the only place in the world where you can play to huge crowds'.08 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentLuma festival numbers tipped to top 50,000The Luma Southern Light Project has returned to Queenstown bigger and better.08 Jun 02:26 AM
New ZealandQueenstown Lakes Mayor unconvinced by fluoridation of town's waterJim Boult says he is unsure the region needs it.07 Jun 10:49 PM
TravelAutumn and winter treats in Queenstown and ArrowtownWhat better time and place to explore some of the best food and drink in Aotearoa.05 Jun 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Well involved' house fire at Lake Hayes EstateA fire investigator will be examining the scene.02 Jun 07:14 PM
PoliticsScott Morrison quashes claim of transtasman differences over ChinaPrime Ministers say NZ and Australia are singing from the same song sheet on China.31 May 04:45 AM
PoliticsScott Morrison rejects suggestion NZ has 'sold sovereignty' to ChinaFormal talks between Jacinda Ardern and Scott Morrison are under way in Queenstown.31 May 02:02 AM
PoliticsAustralia PM Scott Morrison arrives in Queenstown to iron out the 'wee devils between us'Covid-19, China, the Pacific and climate change top of the agenda for today's formal talk.30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAustralian PM Scott Morrison arrives in New ZealandIt is the two PMs' first face-to-face meeting since February last year.30 May 03:14 AM
BusinessSnowfall modelling shows scary future for Southern skifieldsThere were audible gasps from snow industry reps as a researcher presented his findings.29 May 02:09 AM
New Zealand'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe windsThe red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.29 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: PMs' challenge to stop Melbourne outbreak ruining the bubbleOPINION: The Melbourne outbreak is the biggest test of the bubble so far - can it hold?28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBig agenda for Ardern/Morrison talks in QueenstownThe two PMs have plenty to talk about, from Covid to climate change to China.28 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentQueenstown's back: New $45m R&D hub risingAiming to attract new people to area, keep and upskill existing residents.28 May 05:30 AM
TravelLeading lights: Angus Muir's guide to Queenstown by nightWith 500 artists, organisers, volunteers, LUMA is the Lakes' biggest art show.27 May 05:56 PM
New ZealandDriver admits killing girlfriend in off-roading crashPassenger Olivia Brown, who died in the crash, was told not to wear a seatbelt.27 May 01:00 AM
New Zealand-10C: Coldest May morning in yearsThe wintry conditions prompted warnings for road users.26 May 09:55 PM
TravelSki fields to open early as Aussie demand predict bumper seasonBookings from inbound Australian skiers and domestic demand are filling up Queenstown.26 May 02:17 AM
New ZealandRecipient of controversial tourism grant up for saleThe business was awarded a $500,000 grant plus a $1 million loan in Covid relief funding.23 May 10:19 PM
New Zealand'Not doing so well': Parts of south still dry despite rainOamaru has only received 31 per cent of its average rainfall this month.23 May 07:38 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismWhat chance of 'significant' border opening by January 1?Tourism sector desperate to open border in Jan as hinted in Budget, but staff woes remain.21 May 05:23 AM
New ZealandRoads closed and caution urged as NZ battered by snow, gales and rainActive fronts moving across the country make for a wild, wintry Tuesday.18 May 02:12 AM
New ZealandRare piece of Queenstown real estate on market for first time since 1913The land has 110m of frontage to Frankton Rd and rises from 22m to 45m above lake level.17 May 12:07 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Thunderstorms on way as band of rain sweeps North IslandMuch of the country can expect some rain on Monday - but not Christchurch.16 May 09:39 PM
New ZealandInfant among the injured in head-on crashSeven people caught up in head-on smash.16 May 01:29 AM
KahuCollins says Govt proposing Ngāi Tahu co-ownership of South Island water assetsAt party's regional conference in Queenstown today, Collins said plan had upset mayors.16 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandTSS Earnslaw: 108-year-old steamship takes a restRoutine hull-strengthening work will take place and new rescue crafts will be installed.13 May 01:58 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFormer NZX, Mediaworks boss joins water stoush over Sir Russell Coutts' private golf courseThe sailing legend wants to take water from two creeks on the Crown Terrace.12 May 05:43 AM
New ZealandMan who flouted lockdown rules has conviction quashed after errorMan gets conviction quashed after an error was made by a duty solicitor and judge.12 May 04:37 AM
