Tourists shocked as Lake Wakatipu turns neon green
The council is urgently looking into the issue.
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Neon-Green liquid pouring into Queenstown lake
The green liquid was seen pouring into Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown. Video / Georgia Rose
Man jailed for 29 months for brutal beatings of former girlfriend
Man told his girlfriend to say a box had fallen on her, if anyone asked.
Tragedy in Timaru: Normal life shattered in seconds - how a small town's nightmare unfolded
The Weekend Herald tells the story of the five Timaru boys who never came home.
Hero to villain: Truck driver who fled scene, was once a 'Hero'
Instead of checking on the victims, the driver did a runner on foot.
'Ripped off': Man storms dealer's house after cannabis deal goes wrong
Tyler Coll will spend the next six months on a curfew after a bungled armed hold-up.
Buyer tries to stop US billionaire Peter Thiel selling Queenstown home to rival
Queenstown resident put caveat on Thiel's home, claiming it was promised to him.
'Go to work sick or leave without pay': Nurses forced to work sick
Front line nurses: Employment conditions are described as woefully inadequate.
Kiwi Covid survivor 'was prepared to be carted out'
Former London teacher Emma Prentice says "looking back, I was way sicker than I realised".
Weather warnings as strong winds, heavy rain forecast
Gusts could reach 130km/h in the Canterbury high country, and up to 120km/h elsewhere.
Timaru car crash: Community invited to service to remember five lives lost
A service is being held at Roncalli College on Thursday in memory of the five boys killed.
Man who filmed 18yo employee in shower gets permanent name suppression
The victim's family say they're disgusted by the sentence and fear the man will reoffend.
Seven food stops to plan your next road trip around
Armies might march on their stomachs but after a road trip this rich, they'd roll.
No mass Covid-19 vaccination events planned for South Island, Ministry of Health says
The next large-scale vaccination event will be held in South Auckland in September.
'Beyond comprehension': 7 people in crashed car, one injured in boot
A young woman on her restricted licence crashed after allegedly failing to give way.
Man dies after workplace incident in Otago
The fatal incident in Otago was reported to the police just after 10am.
Police urge caution over 'loudest cars' tribute to five teens killed in Timaru crash
Local police ask that commemorations be safe and within the law after "tough few days".
Police on lookout after woman 'chased' by man wearing balaclava
The woman reported a man acting suspiciously at 9.15pm on Sunday.
Focus: Timaru tragedy - Father on the loss of his son
Javarney's father Stephen Drummond talks about the loss of his son. Video / George Heard
Ski Report: Best yet to come, new snow at every NZ ski field
Ski fields have been snowed under by Sunday's flurry, but predict perfect midweek days.
'They were very lucky': Rescue helicopter paramedic recalls life on the frontline
Former NZer of the Year Doug Flett has spent almost three decades on the frontline.
'Harmful': Youth have no trust in controlling 'care' environments
Youth care residences kept youngsters for too long, affecting their safety and wellbeing.
Traps which pose risk to dogs and children found in popular park
Six leg-hold traps were found in Christchurch's Bottle Lake Forest Park.
Five teens killed in overloaded, speeding car; one found in boot
"It is a tragedy and it will reverberate around our community for a long time."
'We are gay, is that a problem?': Quiet romance flourishing after five decades
Eric Dyer, 79, and Jim Williams, 95, met in Auckland in 1968.
'Devastating' crash: Five killed, driver seriously injured in speeding, overloaded car
Five people have been killed in an horrific single-car road crash in Timaru.
Car crashes into riverbank outside Queenstown
The driver has been taken to Dunedin hospital in a serious condition.
Snow could dust South Island cities this weekend
And don't forget to rug up for the rugby in Auckland tonight.
Ellesse Andrews' proud family: 'It was amazing, ants-in-your-pants stuff'
The "inspirational" Olympian started competing at the age of 16.
Wild weather warning: Rain, 'gusty gales' to sweep the country
Thunder and gales forecast, "pretty much everyone is getting rain" and there's snow, too.
Scott Base Hotel: Is NZ building a luxury polar lodge?
It's the kind of experience that tourists cannot buy. Not yet, at least.
Covid-infected mariners moved to community quarantine in Southland
Health officials say they're "aware of some anxiety" but every precaution is being taken.