Mind-boggling asking price is believed to be a NZ record for residential real estate.

A backpacker was swept away by a strong current while wading across the Glenorchy delta.

Elisabeth Easther talks to Potiki Adventures' ambassador of good will.

Elisabeth Easther talks to the head of of tourism at Weta Workshop.

Elisabeth Easther talks to the general manager of Camp Glenorchy.

Emergency services were called to the scene of the accident, near Kinloch, just after 1pm.

The issue of tourists' errant driving has hit the headlines recently.

Seriously injured woman and child recovering in hospital after car crash.

An ambulance and rescue helicopter are on their way to the isolated scene.

Hundreds remain without power in southern communities after a night of wild weather.

A tree has fallen and power lines are down on Queenstown-Glenorchy Rd, leaving the road blocked in both directions.

Police are confident a white van seen in the area did not cause the blaze. They are now looking for a dark coloured station wagon.

The fire near Queenstown which destroyed 150ha of native scrub was likely caused by a campfire, authorities have found.

The fire that cut off a small community near Queenstown is now under police investigation.

Shandelle Battersby checks into a remote Central Otago lodge that's worth the journey.

Justine Tyerman cycles to Paradise ...

It's no wonder people rave about the beauty of this place, writes Elisabeth Easther.

A cold, wet end to a thrilling wilderness voyage is all part of the adventure, writes Elizabeth Binning.