Latest from Central Otago

Central Otago blaze: Choppers called in to fight fire at Cardrona

Fire and Emergency said it had been a challenge accessing the blaze on foot.

Five Eyes in Queenstown: Top spies jet in for secret gathering

Resort teeming with undercover operatives.

Police investigated skydiving boss over phone call after tandem death

"Why would I lie?"

Heavy rain, winds lash Auckland; cold blast moves north

Aucklanders urged to follow forecasts as heavy rain and strong winds hit city.

Trump-backing billionaire Peter Thiel's NZ luxury lodge plan sunk

Panel says 1165sq m lodge is too dominant in the outstanding natural landscape.