TravelSmall-town secrets: Your insider’s guide to Central OtagoFrom Clyde to Cromwell, locals share their favourite hidden gems.29 Nov 07:12 PM
New ZealandRescue helicopter sent after Wakatipu HS student injured at remote school campThe camp is held deep in the Rees Valley, two hours from Queenstown.27 Nov 12:26 AM
PremiumEconomyGlittering promises: What New Zealand’s new planned gold mines will deliverGold prices have surged past $7000 an ounce, driving new mine projects.12 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumCommodities'Short-changed': Experts question gold royalties for new major projects09 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandMove to allow freedom camping on shores of picturesque Central Otago lake gets backlash05 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandCyclist seriously injured in SH6 crash at Gibbston, highway reopens after closure03 Nov 01:24 AM
New Zealand'A huge loss': Tributes for young Irishman who died in Queenstown balcony fall27 Oct 10:20 PM
PremiumNew ZealandBounce back: NZ’s adventure capital nears pre-Covid tourism highs ahead of big summer27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor-elect quits amid claims of financial misconduct and online abuse15 Oct 02:54 AM
Christchurch'More than a supermarket': NZ's latest Pak’nSave, South Island's biggest store, opensThe Rolleston store opened its doors today.14 Oct 01:23 AM
CrimeBuiliding designer fined $10k for forging documents and working while unlicensedLucy Walsh used her employer’s licence and signature on documents submitted to council.12 Oct 10:14 PM
New ZealandHold the bubbly: The mayoral races going down to the wireWhile some mayors are popping corks, other races are too close to call.11 Oct 10:21 PM
New Zealand'Quiet lawnmower': Woolly wanderer Millie needs a new home'They’re social animals, so she needs a mob she can integrate into.'08 Oct 09:14 PM
New ZealandOfficials plot tougher rules for freedom campers in holiday hotspotsA new bylaw proposes a district's designated freedom camping sites jump from one to 15.08 Oct 06:53 PM
New ZealandRepeat attacks: Third Wānaka cellphone tower torched within a monthIt follows two earlier tower fires near Wānaka that disrupted mobile networks.07 Oct 09:41 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyQueenstown artificial glowworm cave wins consentInfluencer couple changed their original scheme and will plant a native beech forest.02 Oct 09:52 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFirst look inside NZ’s biggest build-to-rent: Simplicity Living’s $225m Te ReiputaTe Reiputa (the whale tooth neck pendant) has five buildings of three to 11 storeys high.29 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandDriver airlifted to hospital after car plunges down 25-metre bankThe crash happened about 7:20am on State Highway 8 near Roxburgh in Central Otago.27 Sep 07:57 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyBillionaire goes south: New Arrowtown restaurant, two vineyardsMarlborough and Bannockburn vineyards are part of the substantial southern operations.26 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWānaka woman accused of fake cancer fraud now facing sexual assault chargesPolice allege more than $1m was taken through false cancer treatment claims.25 Sep 01:05 AM
New ZealandA 260% population surge: How Queenstown is planning for 9300 new homesThe population in the area has surged in recent years. 16 Sep 12:20 AM
BusinessWellington slumps to bottom of economic scorecardBay of Plenty, Southland, Central Lakes District top ASB's list. 14 Sep 11:50 PM
New Zealand‘Unexplained’: Police puzzled after man found with serious injuries outside QueenstownEmergency crews were called to the scene just after 6.15pm yesterday. 14 Sep 08:11 PM
New ZealandFarm sold to Oz mines company for $25m to be 'offered to New Zealanders first' Santana Minerals agreed to pay $25m for Ardgour Station in early July.10 Sep 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Not a sensible place to be': Warning issued after group caught in avalancheDramatic footage shared on social media shows the people suddenly being swept away. 07 Sep 02:07 AM
New ZealandWatch: Treble Cone backcountry avalanche sweeps skiersOne person sustained minor injuries during the avalanche yesterday afternoon.06 Sep 07:33 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAyrburn to get 1 million+ visitors in 2026 financial year: Winton Land forecastsShareholders will get no dividend; the board decided to 'maintain financial discipline'.27 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWealthy Auckland suburb getting new McDonald's with 24/7 drive-through'We have identified a site for a freestanding restaurant.' - McDonald's Simon Kenny25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe South Island ‘pie belt’: Ex-tradies put smoko break experience into high-quality piesSanga's was opened in Cromwell's industrial zone by two tradies and a mate.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Living the high life': Couple accused of funding 'lavish lifestyle' with $1m cancer scamThe pair were allegedly driving high-end European cars.14 Aug 03:48 AM
Business‘Vendors are having to meet the market’: NZ house values slump 13% below Covid peakThe housing market is still adjusting to a softer economic environment.12 Aug 05:00 PM
Entertainment'Farewell Magda': Sam Neill mourns death of 'beloved' petNamed after Kath & Kim's Magda Szubanski, Magda the duck died 'peacefully in her sleep'. 05 Aug 07:00 AM
