TravelNZ’s ultimate winter destination that isn’t QueenstownFrom quiet ski fields to relaxing hot springs, this spot has it all. 19 Aug 07:29 AM
New ZealandCampervan, bus involved in crash in Tekapo, major road shutCrews from Tekapo, Twizel, and Ōmarama are attending the incident.17 Jun 10:51 PM
New ZealandTekapo residents wake up to snowDrone footage shows snow coverage in Tekapo. Video / George HeardWatch04 Jun 08:15 PM
New ZealandAre tourists spoiling this iconic Kiwi landscape, or are angry locals the 'fun police'?26 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandSpeed limit on State Highway 8 drops to 50km/h after several serious crashes24 Jul 09:15 AM
New Zealand'Lacerated by glass': Tourist bus crash victims were in NZ for World Choir Games18 Jul 05:21 AM
New ZealandInternational tourists involved in Tekapo bus crashes, 15 in hospitalA black ice warning was in place and conditions have been described as 'treacherous'.17 Jul 11:50 PM
New ZealandConservation land damaged in Canterbury fireMore than a dozen fires in Canterbury fanned by strong winds on Saturday.01 Jun 07:18 PM
New ZealandChristchurch plunges to 0C, worse chills to comeWe got chills and they're multiplying.05 May 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPreparing for war: Behind the lines with the NZ ArmySoldiers assembled for the biggest training exercise since 2017.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudent killed in Pukaki crash to be buried todayFour people were killed in the crash near Lake Pukaki on Saturday.02 Apr 10:20 PM
New Zealand‘It really breaks my heart’: Nurse performed CPR on dying victim of quadruple fatal crashA nurse who helped at the scene said she performed CPR on one of the dying victims.01 Apr 02:15 AM
New ZealandThree die in 'horrific' crash near Lake Pukaki, 20 involved in accidents on same roadThere were two crashes involving a total of six vehicles and about 20 or more people.30 Mar 04:40 AM
Travel17 Spots for unbelievable stargazing in NZStar trek across Aotearoa at these stunning stargazing locations.07 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandWhat a whooper! 14.9kg rainbow trout hookedOne of the bigger rainbows has been caught in the Mackenzie canals.09 Sep 05:45 AM
TravelTekapo's hottest dark sky experience and top travel dealsWe bring you the best travel deals going.16 Jun 11:36 PM
TravelMatariki: Aotearoa's time to shineCelebrate Māori New Year by visiting some of the best museums and special exhibits.31 May 09:18 PM
New ZealandWeather records tumble in dry and warm MarchQueenstown recorded its warmest March in 150 years.07 Apr 07:09 PM
TourismAfter 90 years, nine Youth Hostel Association properties go up for saleThe hostels have 410 rooms and 1320 beds08 Feb 08:00 PM
TravelTekapo pic upends Northern Lights Photo of the Year awardsOf the 25 shortlisted photos only two were from the Southern Hemisphere.13 Dec 09:56 PM
New ZealandSkydiver transported to hospital after 'hard landing' in PukakiIt is thought the man sustained a leg injury when landing in the Tekapo-Twizel Rd area.10 Sep 11:05 PM
New ZealandSchool holidays weather: Unsettled week aheadTekapo was the coldest spot this morning at -7 with Manapouri and Timaru close behind.10 Jul 04:41 AM
New ZealandTemperatures set to rise across the countryThe North Island, Te Ika-a-Māui, might see frosty conditions tomorrow.03 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelThe life-changing experience of Aotearoa's night skyUnder the same sky, the Aoraki observatory joins both science and whakapapa.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBody found near Tekapo in search for missing fishermanPolice were first notified that the man was missing on Sunday evening.10 Mar 03:30 AM
New ZealandSearch underway for missing fisherman in CanterburyThe man failed to return home from a fishing trip in the Twizel-Tekapo area on Saturday.09 Mar 01:22 AM
New ZealandIrishman's Creek reportedly going up for saleThe property, a short distance from Lake Tekapo, is currently a sheep and beef farm.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain not over for flood-hit South CanterburyFrom 5pm until 11pm today, rain was expected for North Otago and South Canterbury.04 Jan 10:45 PM
TravelTekapo's Bluewater lure for fishers and hot pool aficionadosA classy high-country resort set amongst tussocks and trout.01 Dec 05:09 AM
