Lake plunge: Skydiving pair were last to leave plane
NZONE director dismissed a parachute malfunction as the potential cause of the crash.
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Sea of bottles: Coromandel's mountain of recycling
Thames-Coromandel produces the most recycling over the festive period.
Foreign man dies after skydiving accident
More than 20 rescue vessels scoured Lake Wakatipu in vain hunt for skydiver.
Skydive instructor rescued, passenger missing in Queenstown
A Police co-ordinated response to a water rescue on Lake Wakatipu has been suspended.
Police appealing domestic violence decision
Police appeal judge's decision to discharge man without conviction after domestic assault.
Amber-Lee case: podcast transcripts released
This week we are publishing the full Amber-Lee Cruickshank case podcast transcript.
Weather woes to continue with more drizzle next week
There will be showers for most of the country next week; no severe weather is forecast.
Queenstown blaze brought under control
Part of building damaged but blaze contained within an hour of callout.
Historic Skippers Canyon building burnt down
A fire ripped through a scenic camping spot north of Queenstown overnight.
New Year's Eve weather: Fine for most
New Zealand's notoriously fickle weather will behave for most tomorrow night.
Rescue mission under way near Wanaka
Search under way in Mt Aspiring National Park for person with suspected broken ankle.
Heartbroken widow organises funeral on anniversary
Fisherman collapsed and died in the water as horrified wife watched on.
Two injured after 4WD tips on Queenstown adventure safari
Two people taken to hospital after Queenstown tourism crash.
Woman injured after ute rolls in Queenstown
A video shows the vehicle flipped on its side at the bottom of a bank.
South Island property sale sets new record for 2017
The Queenstown home went for $7.1m, despite only being valued at $4.4m.
New way to give the gift of Jetstar
Jetstar says it is the first airline in the country to put gift cards on sale.
Calls for help turned out to be a goat
Member of the public said they "thought someone was yelling for help in the bush".
Crown asked to appeal judge's sentence for jealous husband
The Crown is looking to appeal a discharge without conviction granted to a Queenstown man
MetService: 'Don't take fine weather for granted'
Temperatures are set to "yoyo" the week before Christmas, the MetService warns.
Bridge opening 'milestone' for Queenstown
Around 3000 people walked across the new Kawarau Falls Bridge in Queenstown yesterday.
Longtime Queenstown tourism manager retires
One of the country's longest-serving tourism managers has retired after nearly 40 years.
Royal & rugby star in Wanaka on holiday
The famous couple were spotted eating breakfast at a cafe in the tourist town yesterday.
Arguments against Dotcom extradition rejected
The Megaupload founder has been fighting extradition orders for almost six years.
Brazilian mum with new baby must leave NZ
Couple found out their visas had been denied - five days after their baby was born.
Top judge refuses to defend comments
The Chief District Court Judge has refused to 'defend' comments made by a colleague.
Bizarre Ed Sheeran protest at Glenorchy
Glenorchy woman escorted from Queenstown Lakes District Council chambers.
Woman loses balance, crashes scooter in Queenstown
A person has received serious injuries after crashing a scooter in central Queenstown.
Jealous husband case: Police reviewing judge's decision
Police are reviewing decision to discharge a man who assaulted his wife without conviction
'Unprepared' Italian man rescued from Remarkables
The Italian man was uninjured and did not need to go to hospital.
12 questions with Author Jane Bloomfield
Author Jane Bloomfield tackles dementia in her children's books.
Canterbury swelters in mid-30s heatwave
The mercury touched 35C in Hanmer today, but cooler weather is on the way next week
Sunday scorcher: Temps to hit 30 degrees
The fine weather seen around most of the country continues today.