Midwives have complained that a lack of safe transfers from Central Otago and Queenstown to main centres is putting "women and babies at risk".

The weather's going to be (finally) glorious for most of the country.

There is no obvious indication on what caused two skydiving instructors to be seriously injured on Saturday, say investigators.

A "dangerous" manoeuvre led to two Queenstown skydivers being seriously injured on Saturday was probably unintentional, an industry safety expert says.

The two skydiving instructors seriously injured during a tandem training jump are stable and recovering at Dunedin Hospital.

Two skydivers have been badly injured after they crash landed during a training jump.

There's no slumming it in the McCaw household, as the newlyweds continue to celebrate married life in beautiful Central Otago locations.

Tourism continues to boom in New Zealand with spending by domestic and international visitors approaching $26b for the past year.

Amid the hurly-burly adventures to be had, Riki Swannell opts for quiet ult-luxe.

Whatever happened to summer? Cardrona Alpine Resort woke up to its heaviest summer snowfall in living memory yesterday, 30cm covering the base.

Police are confident a white van seen in the area did not cause the blaze. They are now looking for a dark coloured station wagon.

A man has been arrested for allegedly hiding a knife behind his belt buckle while going through customs at Queenstown Airport.

The fire near Queenstown which destroyed 150ha of native scrub was likely caused by a campfire, authorities have found.

A huge scrub fire that has destroyed 150ha near Queenstown is now under control but it's still going to take days to put out as police investigate the cause.

A "spectacular" multi-million dollar homestead on the edge of Lake Wakatipu and the foothills of the Remarkables has been donated to the University of Otago.

A paraglider has hit powerlines on Coronet Peak this afternoon.

The fire that cut off a small community near Queenstown is now under police investigation.

A campfire has sparked a major bushfire that continues to burn out-of-control near Queenstown.

Another twist in the marriage saga of the country's most famous glamour couple as the pair fly out of Queenstown.

Dr Brett Mullan of the National Institute of Water and Atmosphere (NIWA) explains our holiday season weather and warming world.

British singer Ed Sheeran has spoken out about his Kiwi adventures during his year-long hiatus.

A motorcyclist has died after a collision with a car on the road south of Cardrona near Queenstown.

Campground owners have been forced to increase security as freedom campers are parking nearby, then waltzing in and using their facilities for free.

So much for Summer - the South Island is set to get thunderstorms today, with heavy rain and hail forecast.

Police are "generally pleased" with behaviour at New Year's Eve celebrations across the country and say there were no significant issues or incidents reported.

Party-goers who attended an unauthorised event on Lake Wanaka's Ruby Island claim safety was paramount.

A weak cold front will bring cloud, drizzle and showers to the country over the next few days but should clear in time for New Year celebrations.

Queenstown was the most inquired-about holiday destination for Kiwis in 2016 despite having the highest prices.

Four kayakers have made it back to shore safely after getting into trouble near Ruby Island on Lake Wanaka.

Queenstown and Wanaka are expected to be the hottest.