New ZealandWoman injured after crashing into lakeA woman who survived a crash into Lake Wakatipu was initially trapped in her vehicle, police say.13 Feb 06:10 AM
BusinessNASA missions from NZ to continueNASA is heading back to Wanaka to launch its super balloons which orbit the globe performing scientific monitoring.12 Feb 08:20 PM
New ZealandNASA's super balloon to return to WanakaNASA has confirmed it will return to Wanaka to launch it's super-pressure balloon which will see the 18.8 million cubic foot balloon 12 Feb 08:10 PM
EntertainmentFirst pictures: Oprah and Reese in NZHollywood stars Oprah Winfrey and Reese Witherspoon have been spotted in Queenstown as the pair arrive in the country to shoot a new film.12 Feb 10:14 AM
New ZealandWoman injured in Cardrona bike crashIn a separate incident, a man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a quad bike accident.12 Feb 01:09 AM
EntertainmentCelebrities jet into QueenstownHollywood star Reese Witherspoon and talk show queen Oprah Winfrey are headed to New Zealand.11 Feb 02:35 AM
New ZealandWoman, child unconscious after crashAn ambulance and rescue helicopter are on their way to the isolated scene.08 Feb 03:30 AM
New ZealandMP stokes campaign to relocate Kingston FlyerWest Coast-Tasman MP Damien O'Connor has stoked the campaign to relocate the historic steam train the Kingston Flyer to the West Coast.08 Feb 01:58 AM
New ZealandStaff praised for jumping into actionAJ Hackett Bungy staff have won praise from police and their boss for their response to a serious road crash outside the company's Queenstown operation.06 Feb 04:21 PM
New ZealandWaitangi weekend weather a real pearlerThe sun has come out to play and is here to stay, with a scorcher of a long weekend across the country.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMidwives concerned over lack of safe transfersMidwives have complained that a lack of safe transfers from Central Otago and Queenstown to main centres is putting "women and babies at risk".02 Feb 10:11 PM
New ZealandSunblock needed for Waitangi weekendThe weather's going to be (finally) glorious for most of the country.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCAA: No obvious clue to Skydiving mishapThere is no obvious indication on what caused two skydiving instructors to be seriously injured on Saturday, say investigators.30 Jan 02:48 AM
New ZealandNZONE resumes skydiving operationsA "dangerous" manoeuvre led to two Queenstown skydivers being seriously injured on Saturday was probably unintentional, an industry safety expert says.29 Jan 09:27 PM
New ZealandSkydivers hit ground at 100km/hThe two skydiving instructors seriously injured during a tandem training jump are stable and recovering at Dunedin Hospital.29 Jan 06:06 AM
New ZealandSkydivers left in serious conditionTwo skydivers have been badly injured after they crash landed during a training jump.27 Jan 07:14 PM
Rugby World CupLuxury lodge for McCaw honeymoonThere's no slumming it in the McCaw household, as the newlyweds continue to celebrate married life in beautiful Central Otago locations.26 Jan 06:33 AM
TourismTourists spent $26 billion last yearTourism continues to boom in New Zealand with spending by domestic and international visitors approaching $26b for the past year.26 Jan 03:58 AM
TravelQueenstown: Private pleasuresAmid the hurly-burly adventures to be had, Riki Swannell opts for quiet ult-luxe.25 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandWild winds cut power to SI townsHundreds remain without power in southern communities after a night of wild weather.24 Jan 04:44 PM
New ZealandTree, powerlines block Queenstown roadA tree has fallen and power lines are down on Queenstown-Glenorchy Rd, leaving the road blocked in both directions.24 Jan 09:26 AM
New Zealand'Dream' winter conditions, in summerWhatever happened to summer? Cardrona Alpine Resort woke up to its heaviest summer snowfall in living memory yesterday, 30cm covering the base.22 Jan 09:10 PM
New ZealandYoung couple sought after Rat Pt firePolice are confident a white van seen in the area did not cause the blaze. They are now looking for a dark coloured station wagon.13 Jan 12:31 AM
New ZealandKnife found on man at Queenstown Airport: PoliceA man has been arrested for allegedly hiding a knife behind his belt buckle while going through customs at Queenstown Airport.12 Jan 11:22 PM
EnvironmentCampfire caused Glenorchy's Rat Point fireThe fire near Queenstown which destroyed 150ha of native scrub was likely caused by a campfire, authorities have found.12 Jan 04:30 AM
New ZealandGlenorchy bushfire under control, power back on, investigation continuesA 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.11 Jan 08:49 PM
New ZealandLakeside homestead donated to uniA "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.11 Jan 04:16 PM
New ZealandParaglider crashes into powerlinesA paraglider has hit powerlines on Coronet Peak this afternoon.11 Jan 03:23 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating Glenorchy fireThe fire that cut off a small community near Queenstown is now under police investigation.11 Jan 12:51 AM
New ZealandLarge blaze could take 5 days to put outA campfire has sparked a major bushfire that continues to burn out-of-control near Queenstown.10 Jan 11:37 PM
New ZealandMissing trampers in bush fire scare foundThree trampers feared missing in the heart of Queenstown's devastating bush fire have been found safe.10 Jan 09:11 PM
TourismQueenstown holiday home owners warnedNearly 800 property owners in Queenstown will be sent a reminder to register their short-term holiday rental room or house as visitor accommodation.09 Jan 09:25 PM
SportTwist in McCaw marriage mysteryAnother twist in the marriage saga of the country's most famous glamour couple as the pair fly out of Queenstown.09 Jan 07:18 PM
New ZealandOur holiday weather explainedDr Brett Mullan of the National Institute of Water and Atmosphere (NIWA) explains our holiday season weather and warming world.08 Jan 04:00 PM
