New ZealandWatch: Shocking footage of erratic driverThe shocking footage was captured near Lake Tekapo in the South Island.16 Jan 01:01 AM
New ZealandPlanet-spotting Kiwis behind major Nasa studyWorlds with the mass of Neptune are the most likely planet to form in the icy outer realms of planetary systems, scientists have found in a pioneering new study co-authored by Kiwi researchers.15 Dec 06:00 PM
New Zealand$300k for Lake Tekapo tourists deathsA Lake Tekapo kayak hire boss charged over the deaths of two tourists in New Zealand on a "holiday of a lifetime" has pleaded guilty today.05 Dec 01:57 AM
TravelLake Tekapo: Night light rules applyThe majesty of the skies above Tekapo is captivating, writes Sarah Daniell.05 Nov 07:00 PM
TravelRoom check: The Mantra at TekapoSarah Lawrence checks into a lovely spot with mountain views.19 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandSeven saved in dramatic chopper rescueSeven people were rescued by helicopter this morning after their four-wheel drives became stuck in an alpine river near Mount Cook.17 Sep 05:07 AM
BusinessWatch: Stars align for Ngāi Tahu Tourism and Earth & Sky with joint ventureWatch09 Sep 12:13 AM
TravelWhy Tekapo's out of this worldThe mercury is dropping but Sarah Lawrence's spirits are rising as she heads south.10 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandSeven injured in South Island crashesTwo car crashes on an icy South Island highway have left seven people injured this morning.10 Jul 10:37 PM
TourismTourism success has drawbacksThe guardians of one of New Zealand's most photographed churches say it is being overrun by tourists and they want visitors to chip in.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead in crash near Lake PukakiThis crash involved a single vehicle that lost control and rolled several times on State Highway 8 in Tekapo at about 4:30pm.05 Oct 06:18 AM
New Zealand'We just want our son back'The parents of the two overseas students who died when kayaking on Lake Tekapo are still waiting for their sons' bodies to return home.04 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTekapo victim 'should have been home'One of the two men who died on Lake Tekapo should have already been home, but he loved his time downunder so much he stayed on for another term.27 Sep 01:35 AM
New ZealandLuck saved kayakers at Lake TekapoRescuers yesterday revealed the lucky break that meant the toll from the Lake Tekapo kayaking tragedy was not worse.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It is an absolutely tragic event'The two young tourists who died after falling into Lake Tekapo yesterday have been named.25 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelKia ora: TekapoThis spot is a favourite with Kiwis and visitors year-round, says Elisabeth Easther.16 Jul 09:30 PM
TravelTekapo: Seeing the universeBevan Hurley sees stars over millions of light years from one of only four dark-sky reserves on Earth, from Mt John Observatory, near Lake Tekapo.03 Aug 12:00 AM
TravelMackenzie Country: A southern trail of epicurean fanciesThere are of course dozens of wineries around Lake Dunstan, but I had decided to focus on the Gibbston Valley area.22 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandPolice trying to piece together crash causePolice investigating a fatal crash are trying to figure out why a car went out of control on a straight stretch of road.23 May 03:20 AM
New ZealandYamaha WR250R: Tough nut's happy trailsTrail bikes are 10 a penny. But what you need for the Yamaha-sponsored three-day South Island Safari is a dual-purpose bike; a road-registered off-roader with indicators and a headlight.14 Feb 04:30 PM
TravelMackenzie Country: Saddle safariJacqui Madelin spots sheep and scores great views on a bike adventure in steep MacKenzie Country.07 Feb 09:00 PM
TravelMackenzie Country: Magic among the mountainsPhotographer Sarah Ivey, who grew up in the Mackenzie Country, uses her camera to introduce the rugged beauty of a place few New Zealanders have visited.21 Jan 11:00 PM
