New ZealandCommunities split over free school lunchesFull list: Which schools will get free school lunches?11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree school lunches: Wellington and South IslandFull list: Who gets free school lunches in Wellington and the South Island.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'He could have drowned': Trio save man from toiletThe men went into action when another patron joked that "there's someone dead in there".07 Oct 04:36 PM
New Zealand$275,000 fine over serious-injury roller crashCompany ordered to pay $275,000 for its part in a heavy roller crash.06 Oct 02:08 AM
AirlinesPrevious owner buys back chopper firm from Ngāi Tahu HoldingsA Queenstown helicopter company has been sold back to its former owner.06 Oct 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelWhere to eat, drink and sleep in QueenstownWhere to find fancy cocktails, luxurious suites, and snow-capped mountain views.03 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandSnow wonder! Brace for more wintry weatherHeaviest snowfalls in years blanket Otago and Southland for start of school holidays.28 Sep 05:46 PM
New ZealandWatch: Queenstown local skis down her street in shorts and a T-shirtNatalie Urbani said she hadn't been able to ski in this area since the 90s.28 Sep 02:41 AM
New ZealandStormy Sunday: Gales, heavy rain, 1350 lightning strikes, harbour bridge could closeAuthorities are taking no chances with Auckland Harbour Bridge as gales threaten.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighter and three others in hospital after apartment blaze lights up QueenstownEmergency teams rushed to fight the fire that flared up at 2am today.18 Sep 07:30 PM
New ZealandSouth Island business owners plead for level 1: 'There are no cases down here'Current restrictions have caused confusion for customers and the South Island wants change13 Sep 08:52 PM
New ZealandShe moved a car on to the street and was charged with drink driving. Why she escaped convictionNursing student caught drink-driving after moving car.12 Sep 07:06 AM
New Zealand'Sense of betrayal': Till theft guts colleaguesA Queenstown Cookie Time store manager stole nearly $2000 over a five-month period.12 Sep 03:16 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessBusiness Hub: Restaurateur learns hard Covid-19 lessonsFleur Caulton learned hard lessons when Covid crippled her restaurants almost overnight.11 Sep 05:50 AM
TravelQueenstown mayor wants 'excessive' flight precautions eased before holidaysSocial distancing rules on flights should be reconsidered, Queenstown mayor says.10 Sep 03:39 AM
New ZealandCovid leads to concerns over elder abuse, youth drug takingAbuse and drug-use are two issues raised in a new social care report for Queenstown.03 Sep 03:31 AM
New ZealandHipkins: Aucklanders shouldn't be going to Queenstown for conferences'We are asking Aucklanders to continue to take their alert level restrictions with them.'02 Sep 02:28 AM
New ZealandWatch: 5 new Covid cases, Collins v Ardern in ParliamentThree are in the community. All linked to the Mt Roskill mini cluster.02 Sep 02:06 AM
EmploymentStaff meeting turns ugly: Worker chased out of office by boss wins $50kThe boss says he wanted to make sure the worker 'left safely' after a dispute.01 Sep 06:27 PM
New ZealandAucklanders should be banned from leaving their region - top health expertQueenstown tech conference organiser says the event is not a "social gathering".01 Sep 06:07 PM
New ZealandFunding row: 'You can't say to people, go to Methven or Timaru'New $10m fund for private training providers favours regional schools.01 Sep 06:25 AM
TravelGO NZ: A first-timer's guide to QueenstownThe chance to visit a tourist hotspot for the first time gives a big sense of perspective.01 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandCovid 19: Aucklanders head to Queenstown conferenceConference appears contrary to advice for Aucklanders to limit travel outside the city.31 Aug 06:29 PM
EmploymentMan awarded $20k after discovering image of topless colleague on iPadA woman used a workmate's iPad to take a photo of an image of her naked breasts.31 Aug 05:57 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesRob Fyfe on Covid-19, advising the PM, why he likes tackling a crisisBusinessman Rob Fyfe talks about Covid-19, advising the PM and why he loves a crisis.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFate of road could be decided next monthThousands of people are appealing for the repairs of the Hollyford Rd.27 Aug 11:25 PM
New ZealandCommunity work for isolation booze runQueenstown man sentenced to 40 hours' community service, must pay $1000 for TV damage.27 Aug 12:55 AM
New ZealandGirl who helped save mum when her father was killed has died in car crashA popular and 'friendly' teen has been killed in a car crash in Arrowtown.26 Aug 01:55 AM
New ZealandDouble tragedy: Teen's fatal crash follows father's tragic deathA 17-year-old was killed, and two others injured in a car crash in Arrowtown.25 Aug 04:41 AM
New ZealandThe great lockdown escape: Aucklanders book out flights to Queenstown'Within hours of this afternoon's announcement, all of the flights were gone.'24 Aug 06:24 PM
New ZealandArrowtown road closed after serious crashSerious two-vehicle crash closes road at Arrowtown.22 Aug 09:50 AM
New ZealandSuicide commentary unhelpful to Queenstown, says expertsSpeculating links between suicide and the pandemic is damaging to mental health: experts.21 Aug 07:16 PM
New ZealandIt's a fine Saturday - will Aucklanders obey lockdown rules?But don't get too excited. The thunder could be back as early as tomorrow evening.21 Aug 06:41 PM
New ZealandYour weather: South Island drops to freezing -10C, but sun set to shineEven in lockdown the sun is set to shine and you can still go out to fish, walk or ride.14 Aug 07:30 PM
