Latest from Queenstown

Stamp out Chch fraud early - SFO boss

No plea, bail for Dixon

Queenstown bouncer Jonathan Dixon was remanded on bail on two separate charges yesterday at the Invercargill District Court.

A Remarkable heli-ski adventure

Sarah Ivey is dropped among the pinnacles of the Remarkables Range in the Southern Alps by heli-ski in the search for white powder magic.

Pharmacy suitcase stoush

A Thai couple were charged with trespass after refusing to leave a Queenstown pharmacy after staff wouldn't give them a refund for purchases that wouldn't fit in their suitcase.

No jail for rugby tournament fraudster

A former detective has been sentenced to 10 months' home detention for defrauding a national sevens tournament of $64,000.

Belgrave finance director jailed for theft, false statements

Queenstown: Chute for the stars

Jumping out of a plane proves a great way to relax, writes Bronwyn Sell.

Disgust at vandalism of 'Lady of the Lake'

Squashed food, litter and even human faeces were found onboard the TSS Earnslaw by crew.

Shallow quake strikes Queenstown

New school for 1500 Queenstown kids

Pilot's decisions 'typical industry practice'

Queenstown: High-flying canyon adventures

Belinda Henley checks out the latest development for adrenaline junkies at Queenstown's Shotover Canyon Swing.

Accused pilot: It was just a normal day

Night-flight pilot case continues

Defence begins for night-flight pilot

Queenstown: An insider's guide on the cheap

Mountain Scene editor Ryan Keen shares an insider's guide to having fun on the cheap in New Zealand's premier resort town.