New ZealandSouth Island communities rally for those in need during lockdownFrom the desperate circumstances, heartwarming stories have emerged.27 Mar 07:36 PM
New ZealandAnatomy of a cluster: The conference linked to 17 coronavirus casesAuthorities are busy tracking close contacts linked to the World Hereford Conference.27 Mar 03:16 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Clusters popping up around NZ - what does it mean?Auckland school, cow conference, wedding all suspected clusters.27 Mar 01:54 AM
New ZealandInside enforced quarantine for returning KiwisLife in quarantine: tiny hotel room with no opening windows, nowhere to exercise.26 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandNon-essential businesses face fines, immediate shutdownsSupermarkets, pharmacies and banks are all on the list.24 Mar 09:11 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus level 2: NZ lockdown debate, more help for firms as global deaths soar past 13,500Businesses that missed out in the $12.1b package could get support this week.22 Mar 06:14 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Four Covid-19 cases linked to Queenstown conference confirmedConference "was under way before enormity of what we've got on our plate became apparent."22 Mar 05:57 PM
New Zealand'We are facing the biggest crisis of our time': Urgent calls for retired medical staff to step upOfficial campaign to find the workforce needed is due to launch on Saturday.20 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland school to close after pupil tested for Covid-19School principal Gary Sweeney said parents would be notified today about the closure.19 Mar 08:56 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Family says China safer than NZ for their kidsWorried parents are starting to withdraw children from daycare.19 Mar 05:07 PM
BoxingFormer world boxing champ in enforced isolation in QueenstownThe Danish star was filming a TV series when a member of his crew contracted the virus.17 Mar 02:51 AM
New ZealandShutdown will cost many jobs in QueenstownLots of jobs at stake in Queenstown because of Covid-19.17 Mar 12:46 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus bites: Pub lays off staff, apologises for 'no tourists' sign"It's not a very pleasant time... we're suffering", pub owner says.16 Mar 11:58 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Danish woman worked with film crew in QueenstownThe case is the eighth in NZ and the first in the South Island.15 Mar 07:44 PM
New ZealandQueenstown coronavirus case: Danish tourist visited adventure attractionDanish tourist visiting Queenstown tests positive for coronavirus.15 Mar 02:20 AM
New ZealandBillionaires eye Kiwi coronavirus boltholeOne US billionaire said being trapped in NZ by border closures would be "dream come true".14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayor on $30k leadership course at luxury resort - at ratepayers' costQuestions have been flying over Andy Foster's whereabouts this week.12 Mar 06:04 AM
New ZealandKilled motorcyclist had 'a big heart'Former Aucklander Matthew Clark loved to ride his superbike, says grieving friend.09 Mar 06:03 PM
New ZealandJet boat, bungy, cycle or cruise - the best of Queenstown, Central Otago and DunedinTry these great holiday tips for Queenstown, Dunedin and the Deep South08 Mar 11:30 PM
New ZealandCause found for Shotover jetboat crashInvestigation finds steering failure led to crash which injured nine tourists.05 Mar 05:28 PM
New ZealandCyclist run over by truck near QueenstownA cyclist has been seriously injured after being run over by a truck.27 Feb 02:12 AM
New ZealandWife mourns 'the best man I ever met'Rafting incident south of Manapouri claims the life of father-of-two Joel Palmeira.25 Feb 04:58 PM
New ZealandJail for threatening arborists with samurai swordLawyer for Jason Bastion says he was 'exhausted and under personal pressure'.24 Feb 05:45 PM
New ZealandUnderage sunbed use: Salon owner first person prosecuted in NZTeen not asked for proof of age nor given skin assessment in breach of Health Act.24 Feb 05:33 PM
New ZealandWoman convicted for 'wanton violence'Child-care centre worker assaulted three people in Queenstown then punched a policewoman.21 Feb 09:24 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialAirbnb rules are a tangled messWe say: Government needs to take the lead ahead of a council crackdown.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice name Queenstown woman killed in 4WD crashPolice have named a Queenstown woman killed after a vehicle hurtled down a steep bank.19 Feb 11:13 PM
New ZealandBody of missing British tramper foundStephanie Simpson was reported missing on Monday in Mt Aspiring National Park.14 Feb 06:22 AM
New ZealandBouncer's roundhouse punch knocked out victimVictim was clutched a pie and wrapper when Zayde Forde swung his devastating blow.10 Feb 05:42 PM
New ZealandWrong side of the road: Tourist fined $28,000 for fatal crashDalbert Tin, 29, was driving a rental car on the wrong side of the road in fatal crash.09 Feb 11:59 PM
TravelOutdoor groups petition NZSki as Remarkables toll goes upA petition to end the Remarkables toll road has been launched, 24 hours after opening.03 Feb 10:03 PM
New ZealandSlip near Queenstown: 'It sounded like thunder'Gibbston woman describes how slip sounded like thunder.03 Feb 09:41 PM
BusinessNo ordinary subdivision: $720k just for the sectionThe third stage of the Remarkables View subdivision is currently for sale.02 Feb 07:35 PM
EntertainmentDid Tom Cruise secretly swoop into Queenstown?The Hollywood A-lister was spotted at Queenstown Airport on Saturday afternoon.01 Feb 03:40 AM