Gangsters' paradise: Meth crooks target Queenstown
Drug sales 'pays for their holidays, and visits to casinos and places like that': police
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Large meth haul, cash seized in Queenstown raid
Police have seized more than $200,000 worth of meth and more than $30,000 in cash.
Warning after swarm of earthquakes on Alpine Fault
Geonet has issued a warning after a magnitude 5.5 quake this morning near Milford Sound.
Wild weather: Rain, wind, giant waves to continue
South-westerly winds mean a miserable start to the weekend for many, but change is coming.
Tourist caught with cocaine at Queenstown Airport
During a search of his bag at the airport, customs officials found a gram of cocaine
SkyCity gets consent to buy Queenstown lakeside site
SkyCity's Queenstown ambitions just took a big leap forward.
Cat skiing at Soho Basin, Wanaka
Pristine snow, no queues, no crowds, magnificent views.. and a gourmet lunch with bubbly.
Queen's Birthday polar blast good news for skifields
One skifield reported a dump of 75 centimetres.
Son of Rachel Hunter makes Queenstown ice hockey debut
He says he is looking forward to exploring the "beautiful" country while here.
Reports of sexual assault on the rise in Queenstown
There are calls for an end to mixed backpacker dorms and more training for judges.
Embrace the chill: Six best places this wintry long weekend
If you can't wait until Monday to get outside, we've got a few tips.
Fatal Fox Glacier chopper crash pilot was under-trained
The pilot may have misjudged how close he was to the ground.
Tyler died skydiving in NZ 18 months ago. His family want answers
"We all feel really dead inside; there's nothing we can do. There's no help ..."
The faces of the seven victims who died in horrific Fox Glacier helicopter crash
Report released on death of seven when chopper fell into the ice of Fox Glacier.
One injured in fire at Queenstown car dealership
Thick black smoke is visible over much of Frankton.
Grieving father of pilot killed in Fox Glacier crash criticises CAA
Mitch Gameren's father said family members were still seeking answers.
Tourism job crunch: 40,000 staff needed or industry at risk
Industry groups want to make tourism a more attractive career option.
He groped four women in a bar, but judge concedes he won't be punished
Judges admits offender won't serve sentence but 'condemnation of the court' important.
Auckland fog: 50 flights cancelled before restrictions lifted
More than 80 domestic flights were affected before fog restrictions were lifted.
Man warned after cops find drugs in lost wallet
Saturday night got progressively worse for the man.
Civil Aviation boss hits back at fears over landing at Queenstown Airport
Passengers should have confidence landing at Queenstown Airport.
The mystery disappearance of Matthew Hamill
After more than a decade of questions, a family is finally getting some answers.
Viewpoint NZ: Fighting climate change, brewing up a craft beer storm and Metiria Turei is back, as an artist
Video news from around the regions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Your weather: Country to bask in warmer temps this weekend
Temperatures are forecast to soar 6C above average in some parts of the country.
New Holiday Inn planned for Queenstown as tourists flock to region
A new Holiday Inn will join a long list of other hotels planned or being built.
$50k of cannabis: 'Sweaty' French tourists arrested
Busted French tourists 'didn't say much and they were sweaty'.
Hunt for grey Corolla after jewellery store heist
Information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police investigating jewellery store burglary
Watches, a computer and cash were stolen in the burglary.
Queenstown: Southern stars
If you're heading to Queenstown, make time to eat at one of these great new restaurants.
Four-year-old walking with mother when hit by car
The girl was airlifted to Dunedin Hospital in a critical condition.
Viewpoint NZ: Revitalising our towns and cities, police guards and Dunedin students party
Video news from around the regions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Motorist critical after van crashes near Queenstown
St John transported one person to Lakes Hospital following the incident.
Calls to close and relocate Queenstown Airport
The bold idea has been floated by Air New Zealand.
'Completely ruined': Courier damages $50k artwork, offers $6000
Company claimed it specialised in moving high-value artworks.