Competiiton winner Katie Mitchell from Tauranga was one of the first to try the catapult

The one-of-a-kind human catapult launched its first thrill seeker today in Queenstown.

PPTA claims an immediate $242m 15 per cent pay rise plus a $9.5m housing allowance.

A St John spokesperson said the crash involved a van which had eight people on board.

Steve Braunias continues his series on preparing for Doomsday with a visit to Queenstown.

Degradation of the visitor experience in Queenstown Lakes District is imminent says Mayor.

Zoë Lawton filed the complaint to the New Zealand Law Society.

Dead Wanaka pilot's father Sir Tim Wallis nearly died in a Spitfire crash

Brother describes loved one as "one of kind who had affected a lot of lives"

Sir Tim Wallis' chopper pilot son presumed dead after Lake Wanaka crash.

Josh Emett gives his guide to Queenstown's best spots.

We aren't sure if Speight's will be on the menu for the Duchess' visit this time around.

Queenstown plans to expand its noise boundaries into large residential areas by 2045.

A Queenstown cottage in the same family for 75 years has sold for $3 million.

Man ended up 'being punched in the face after getting into an argument over goat pie.'

Kiwi footwear designer Kathryn Wilson gives her top tips for staying stylish at the snow.

A new partnership between Cardrona and Queenstown's John Darby has been formed.

Glenorchy Rd in Queenstown will be closed for the rest of the day after three big slips.

More than 1.5 million people went tramping in New Zealand last year.

Alpine rescue team frustrated stranded climbers didn't contact police about predicament.

Radio interference from a drone caused the fireworks display to be delayed.

Road snow warnings in the South Island could mean a white Sunday for travellers.

Australian tourist had head slammed into concrete bin.

Police can't prove the blaze was deliberately or negligently lit.

Vegan fast food operator Lord of the Fries has big plans for a meat-free New Zealand.

Ice castles light up the slopes of the Queenstown ski resort.

The Remarkables ski field near Queenstown got down to business yesterday, 48 hours early.

A car fire is thought to have started after the wrong gas was used to fill the fuel tank.

The latest cold blast has led to car accidents and flight delays in Queenstown.