New ZealandJet boat community in 'total shock' after deathThe boat skidded 40 metres along a bank after leaving the river.24 Feb 06:54 PM
New ZealandInvestigation continues into jet boating accidentA woman who was suspected to have broken her leg remains in hospital.23 Feb 08:36 PM
New ZealandWoman critical after truck rolls 100mThe woman will be flown to hospital by helicopter.23 Feb 03:29 AM
New ZealandJet boat crash: 'Everyone is always distressed to a certain level'Nine injured in jet boat crash on Queenstown's Shotover River.23 Feb 02:59 AM
New ZealandThai, Canadian tourists injured after jet boat crashPolice and St John crews are at the site in Skippers Canyon.23 Feb 01:28 AM
New ZealandPrimary teachers plan crucial stopworks on March 18-22Primary teachers will hold stopwork meetings in March on their latest pay offer.21 Feb 01:17 AM
New ZealandMan tries to skip country to avoid drink-driving chargeThe man was arrested at Queenstown Airport as he tried to skip the country.19 Feb 11:17 PM
New ZealandMan thrown out of bar for 'racist slurs'Man claimed to police he was assaulted, but bar manager said he had yelled racist slurs.17 Feb 09:19 PM
New ZealandNotorious murderer's bid for freedomA notorious Arrowtown murderer will make another bid for freedom next month.14 Feb 05:51 AM
New ZealandWatch: Ute takes evasive action to avoid head-on with rental vanPolice trying to track down driver of rental van who forced oncoming vehicle off the road.13 Feb 12:27 AM
New ZealandRape in a public toilet: Father's descent into sex attackVictim's horrific ordeal after a rest-room stop on a journey from Queenstown to Dunedin.11 Feb 05:19 PM
TourismTourist hotspot working on local tax on top of govt levyAlthough tourism growth is level ing off Queenstown is still feeling the pressure10 Feb 01:52 AM
New Zealand'Cavalier and arrogant attitude': New details of Air NZ flight debaclePassengers say they are out of pocket after the five-hour flight debacle.09 Feb 07:44 PM
LifestyleValentine's Day special: When I popped the question ...Annoying your partner as you sneakily arrange a marriage proposal isn't the best start.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAir NZ flight debacle: 'People were losing their minds'Passengers flying to Queenstown ended up in the airport they left from five hours later.09 Feb 03:09 AM
New ZealandPolice attend fatal crash near CardronaOne person has died after a motorcycle and car collided.04 Feb 05:21 AM
New ZealandPensioner ordered to pay injured tourists $1600 after ploughing into themWoman drives into tourists mistaking accelerator for brake.02 Feb 07:50 AM
TravelThe best of our own backyardEnd your summer in the best way possible with these NZ destinations.26 Jan 07:00 PM
TravelCardrona: Naked ladyVisiting a favourite ski area in the summer is like seeing an old friend without clothes.25 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather cuts power, whips up lake wavesKaikōura and coastal Marlborough are now bearing the brunt of the wild weather.23 Jan 10:42 PM
New Zealand'Extreme' wind cuts power to 4500 in South IslandThe South Island has been rocked by nasty weather the past few days.23 Jan 07:48 AM
New ZealandMultiple trees down in Queenstown due to high windsQueenstown Airport had gusts up to 105km/h and mean wind speeds of 80km/h.23 Jan 03:52 AM
New ZealandFire crews battle Culverden scrub fireLarge scrub fire raging in North Canterbury as blustery hot winds blow.23 Jan 03:30 AM
New ZealandMum may need year and a half to recover after tree falls on familyThe mother, Selma George, may take up to a year and a half to heal.23 Jan 01:57 AM
New Zealand'No chance' of escaping: Mum and son stable after being hit by treeA tree toppled on to a group of people, critically injuring two, in Queenstown.22 Jan 08:16 PM
New Zealand'Absolute chaos' at Shotover Jet after falling tree injures fiveStaff at the base were visibly stressed as emergency services rushed to the scene.22 Jan 01:41 AM
New ZealandYou pay if stupidity triggers rescue, says harbourmasterHarbourmaster Marty Black hit out at people not fronting up after being rescued.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo rescued after riding rapids on air mattressTwo men got caught in rapids after heading out on Kawarau River on an inflatable mattress.21 Jan 02:55 AM
New ZealandMotorbike goes 'straight under car'A motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a collision with car in Queenstown.21 Jan 02:26 AM
New ZealandReports of paraponter crash turn out to be snow machineHelicopter deployed to Coronet Peak following reports a paraponter may have crashed.20 Jan 02:02 AM
New ZealandPizza deliverer's lucky escape after car propelled him into a treePizza deliverer ended up in a tree at the top of a 100m cliff.19 Jan 08:02 AM
EmploymentResort brothel busted, sex workers deportedThe Queenstown brothel was found to be operating illegally.17 Jan 07:59 PM
Business'30 people in 7-person space': Queenstown rental chaosQueenstown landlords are being accused of taking advantage of the situation.17 Jan 07:11 PM
New ZealandCar in neutral plunges into Lake Wakatipu near QueenstownThe empty car, left in neutral with the handbrake off, attracted both police and locals.16 Jan 02:37 AM