World's highest mountain no escape from Covid, Wanaka film-maker finds
Wanaka documentary maker Scott Simper caught Covid-19 while filming on Mt Everest.
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'Happens too frequently for us': Sexual assaults in Queenstown increasing
Police estimate there are at least three cases a month in Queenstown.
Skiers queue for fresh snow at Remarkables
NZSki said 25cm of snow fell overnight on the mountain.
Snow business ploughs on at Ruapehu
Ruapehu businesses are looking forward to an influx of domestic tourists this winter.
'Gutted': Transtasman bubble pause 'a real blow' for NZ ski fields
The pause means a big drop in visitors — but still beats "worst-case scenario".
Heli-skiing death: Coroner renews calls for helicopter cockpit video recorders
Auckland businessman fatally crushed on snowy mountain summit.
Plan to save 'that' Lord of the Rings plane from scrap yard
Kiwis are being asked to put their hands in their pockets to save a flying dinosaur.
'Stop dreaming and go': Today Show in NZ to promote country to Aussies
Tourism NZ has contributed nearly $200,000 to the project.
Worker accommodation an 'absolute nightmare' in Wānaka
Wānaka businesses want a solution to the town's long-running winter accommodation crisis.
Queenstown sees thaw in '15 month winter'
New Zealand's South Island resorts had some encouraging signs in pre-winter doldrums.
Fatal helicopter crash 'entirely avoidable', inquest told
Two men died in the crash in Queenstown in 2015.
'A big change of mood': Skifield dodges fog for season opening
Fog stretched 25km along Cardrona Valley Rd on Saturday.
Kiwi mum-of-six went from being a 'picture of health' to living in constant pain
The young mum says her life is now on hold, following the devastating diagnosis.
Sir Grahame Sydney leads South Island charge in Queen's Birthday honours
A posthumous award, an artist and politicians are among those recognised.
Wanaka film-maker who caught Covid-19 on Mt Everest due home
Documentary maker Scott Simper will head home to New Zealand next week.
Two Kiwi knights lock horns over America's Cup graphics
A battle is brewing between two Kiwis over the rights to lucrative yachting graphics.
Paraglider faces charges over alleged unauthorised tourist flights
Wanaka man has been charged after allegedly offering tourists tandem paragliding flights.
Snowfall modelling shows scary future for Southern skifields
There were audible gasps from snow industry reps as a researcher presented his findings.
'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe winds
The red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.
Ski fields to open early as Aussie demand predict bumper season
Bookings from inbound Australian skiers and domestic demand are filling up Queenstown.
'Tears of happiness': Otago police welcome first female Māori commander
Inspector Paula Enoka has also served in Timor Leste and represented NZ at hockey.
'Speechless': Man drops phone in river, woman finds it months later — still working
The story of a phone lost in the river, a dearly missed dog - and a whole lot of luck.
Cat and dog killed, residents lose house in fire
The three-bedroom timber house was "fully involved" when fire crews arrived.
House destroyed by fire in Wanaka
Firefighters arrived at a Wanaka property early this morning to find it well ablaze.
Helicopter company charged over crash that killed three people
The pilot and two Department of Conservation employees died in the 2018 crash.
NZ's Covid conundrums: The virus border breaches still confounding our experts
View a summary of New Zealand's most puzzling Covid-19 outbreaks.
'Pretty crazy for April': Temperatures plummet, coldest morning for some
Twizel takes out the top spot for the coolest place on -7C at 6am.
Jack Frost arrives early for the South Island, temps plummet below zero and snow falls
A midnight storm dumped about a centimetre of snow onto the Porters Alpine Resort.
Body recovered from Clutha River
A concerned member of the public alerted emergency services yesterday afternoon.
'Their wallets are full': Festival organiser warns locals of visitor influx
The new music festival will bring an influx of visitors during an otherwise quiet time.
Queenstown welcomes Aussie travellers with free bungy jump, live music
Qantas QF121 was scheduled to land at Queenstown Airport at 2.30pm.
The Insider's Guide to Wānaka
I have never lived anywhere more beautiful, and I've lived in a lot of sweet places.
Climbers killed in fall weren't exceeding their abilities - coroner
Conor Smith and Sarwan Chand died while attempting a route on the south of Marian Peak.
Travel bubble reaction: Relief for South Island as winter looms
'I think every plane will be full from Australia to Queenstown.'