New ZealandMore rain on the cards for QueenstownMore heavy rain is on the way for the Lake Wakatipu head waters before anything starts to improve.29 Apr 11:06 PM
New ZealandNoxious Japanese kelp found in FiordlandBoaties are being asked to check their vessels for hitchhiking seaweed, after a noxious Japanese kelp turned up in Fiordland.24 Apr 02:59 AM
New ZealandOysters popular among supermarket thievesCheapskate backpackers have forced a Queenstown supermarket to introduce a ticketing system for buying Bluff oysters.29 Mar 06:49 PM
New Zealand'Low-level' drug importer jailedA Queenstown roofer has been jailed for his part in an international drug smuggling operation.04 Mar 11:31 PM
New ZealandTsunami fears over as alert downgradedThe official warning over a tsunami that threatened the entire east coast of New Zealand today has been downgraded to an advisory, but there is still a threat from ocean surges.28 Feb 06:38 AM
New ZealandTsunami warning downgraded, but surges may still hitCivil Defence authorities have downgraded the tsunami warning for New Zealand. However, New Zealand authorities are warning that there could be surges for up to 24 hours.28 Feb 01:27 AM
New ZealandTsunami threat: Warning stays in place for entire east coastNew Zealand east coastal areas aren't out of the woods yet, with Civil Defence authorities and scientists electing keep the tsunami warning in place.27 Feb 11:20 PM
New ZealandEvacuation warnings as tsunami wave hits Chatham IslandsThe first wave has reached the Chatham Islands, after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile overnight. An official tsunami alert remains in place for New Zealand's entire east coast.27 Feb 08:12 PM
