PremiumPremiumBusinessFlagship rising: Rodd & Gunn opening Lodge bar, restaurant in Pompallier on PonsonbyBar and dining concept at Commercial Bay and Queenstown will be extended to Ponsonby.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Keep track of your kids’: Multiple assaults in Wānaka mass disorder involving 300 drunk youthsHolidaying teens have been involved in violent altercations and excessive drinking.01 Jan 10:18 PM
New ZealandNZ merino firm vows to probe sheep cruelty claims in sheds owned by ex US TV hostPeta has released a video claiming to show 'several instances of animal abuse'.01 Jan 07:52 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm, rain warnings for Canterbury areasMetService has issued two severe thunderstorm warnings and torrential rain is possible.25 Dec 03:48 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThree top new residences which won 2024 architecture awardsOutstanding designs displayed in Whanganui, Ōtautahi and Wānaka residential buildings.24 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A lot of zeroes': Central Otago family $5m richer after Powerball win'It’s been a tough year and now we feel like we can breathe.'23 Dec 02:28 AM
Lifestyle‘Can’t wait to move in for Christmas’: Richie McCaw reveals first pic of dream Wānaka houseRichie and Gemma McCaw are planning a new Wānaka life 'full of adventure'.20 Dec 02:06 AM
MotorsportPet food magnate speaks on luring V8 Supercars to the South IslandIf approved, 2026 will see two Supercars events in NZ for the first time.19 Dec 06:14 PM
BusinessWinton Land 'pauses' $750m Wynyard plans, offers buyers refundsHow many people had paid deposits was not stated but pre-sales said to be 'strong'.19 Dec 02:53 AM
MotorsportSecond Supercars event for New Zealand?If approved, 2026 will see two Supercars events in NZ for the first time.18 Dec 07:57 PM
Kahu'Unique opportunity': Ngāi Tahu's vision for Queenstown reserveNgāi Tahu consults the Queenstown community on restoring Morning Star Reserve whenua.18 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Hot air balloon makes rough landing, 10 treated at sceneThe incident happened at about 8.30am. 18 Dec 12:28 AM
New ZealandHot air balloon has rough landing near Wānaka10 people treated for minor injuries after a hot air balloon's rough landing near Queensbury. Video / Wendy DavieWatch17 Dec 11:31 PM
Lifestyle'Exciting new chapter': Richie and Gemma McCaw reveal big move'It’s everything we’ve dreamed of for raising our girls'.16 Dec 02:50 AM
New ZealandMurder in paradise: Who killed Karen White?She was killed at her Lake Hāwea home on March 8 – but by who? Anna Leask investigates. 13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLake Hāwea neighbour heard screams on day woman found deadKaren Gaylene White died in March. The homicide investigation started in November.13 Dec 01:53 AM
New Zealand'Significant assault': Police reveal more details of Lake Hāwea homicidePolice have returned to the house where they say Karen White was killed on March 8. 11 Dec 07:42 PM
New ZealandWhat lies beneath: A small NZ town harbours a classic underwater secretHow did a classic car end up anchored on a submerged bridge in this idyllic lake?01 Dec 05:18 PM
New ZealandColdplay fans among many ripped off by Auckland taxi company'Something should be done about this company,' one taxi passenger said.16 Nov 10:37 PM
New ZealandTaken for a ride: Auckland tourists charged $163 for 10km trip'The air was blue when he said the price,' fleeced passenger says.16 Nov 05:10 PM
New ZealandMcSpicy! Battle royale over plans for town's first McDonald'sThe plan to bring McDonald's to Wānaka could be decided soon.14 Nov 05:24 AM
TravelHow to make the most of 48 hours in Central OtagoNo dilly-dallying - there’s a lot of ground to cover.09 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandUnhappy meal? Submissions overwhelmingly reject Wānaka McDonald’sThe majority of submissions made about a McDonald's restaurant are not lovin' it.01 Nov 06:25 AM
TravelThe secret to finding Otago's best seasonal food and wineLock in this February food festival now - and other travel must-dos coming up soon.26 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandThe finest show on the finest wool starts tomorrow150+ competitors to vie in NZ's biggest merino shearing champs in Alexandra this weekend.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSnow hits the South IslandParts of the South Island brace for heavy snowfall with orange warnings in place for parts of Otago and Canterbury. Video / Cam Winter, George HeardWatch12 Sep 08:46 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careJLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growthMost older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.01 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFarmer finds 'gnarly' paddocks improve with wool added to soilAmanda Currie uses wool under the vines and on the paddocks of Tinwald Farm.23 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandPolice release photos of alleged thieves after pride flags cut downLast year's Winter Pride festival was also marred by acts of vandalism and abuse.23 Aug 01:05 AM
New ZealandDozens of pride flags cut down in QueenstownLast year's Winter Pride festival was also marred by acts of vandalism and abuse.21 Aug 09:58 PM
New ZealandRock climber dead after falling 50m in QueenstownThe incident occurred above a public walking public track on Gorge Rd.21 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandMayor's son says drink-driving was 'bad judgment'The driver says a poor decision was made.13 Aug 01:54 AM
New Zealand'The world feels a little darker': Fundraiser for family after ski patroller’s deathKonrad Apanowicz suffered a medical emergency while ski touring in NZ.09 Aug 05:15 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHeart disease killed Queenstown hotel developer Kevin CarlinPolice confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances. No official inquiry is necessary.31 Jul 02:21 AM
