Helicopter crash pilot named
The Queenstown pilot killed when his helicopter "dropped out of the sky" last night was the chief flying instructor at Wakatipu Aero Club.
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Fatal helicopter crash
A female pilot has been killed in a helicopter crash near Wanaka this evening.
No plea, bail for Dixon
Queenstown bouncer Jonathan Dixon was remanded on bail on two separate charges yesterday at the Invercargill District Court.
A Remarkable heli-ski adventure
Sarah Ivey is dropped among the pinnacles of the Remarkables Range in the Southern Alps by heli-ski in the search for white powder magic.
Pharmacy suitcase stoush
A Thai couple were charged with trespass after refusing to leave a Queenstown pharmacy after staff wouldn't give them a refund for purchases that wouldn't fit in their suitcase.
No jail for rugby tournament fraudster
A former detective has been sentenced to 10 months' home detention for defrauding a national sevens tournament of $64,000.
Queenstown: Chute for the stars
Jumping out of a plane proves a great way to relax, writes Bronwyn Sell.
Disgust at vandalism of 'Lady of the Lake'
Squashed food, litter and even human faeces were found onboard the TSS Earnslaw by crew.
Dining out in Queenstown
Belinda Henley samples of the resort town's newest foodie offerings... and some old favourites.
Queenstown: High-flying canyon adventures
Belinda Henley checks out the latest development for adrenaline junkies at Queenstown's Shotover Canyon Swing.
Queenstown: An insider's guide on the cheap
Mountain Scene editor Ryan Keen shares an insider's guide to having fun on the cheap in New Zealand's premier resort town.