New ZealandQueenstown moving to reduce reliance on tourismThe district was one of the hardest hit in the country when the borders shut.06 Jul 02:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRobinson helicopters' safety record in NZ: Are they safe to fly?Wedding party crash puts 'Robbies' back under scrutiny.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTemperatures set to rise across the countryThe North Island, Te Ika-a-Māui, might see frosty conditions tomorrow.03 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWorld's highest mountain no escape from Covid, Wanaka film-maker findsWanaka documentary maker Scott Simper caught Covid-19 while filming on Mt Everest.03 Jul 01:15 AM
New Zealand'Happens too frequently for us': Sexual assaults in Queenstown increasingPolice estimate there are at least three cases a month in Queenstown.02 Jul 12:20 AM
New ZealandSkiers queue for fresh snow at RemarkablesNZSki said 25cm of snow fell overnight on the mountain.29 Jun 02:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSnow business ploughs on at RuapehuRuapehu businesses are looking forward to an influx of domestic tourists this winter.28 Jun 05:00 PM
Business'Gutted': Transtasman bubble pause 'a real blow' for NZ ski fieldsThe pause means a big drop in visitors — but still beats "worst-case scenario".28 Jun 12:08 AM
New ZealandHeli-skiing death: Coroner renews calls for helicopter cockpit video recordersAuckland businessman fatally crushed on snowy mountain summit.25 Jun 12:00 AM
TravelPlan to save 'that' Lord of the Rings plane from scrap yardKiwis are being asked to put their hands in their pockets to save a flying dinosaur.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Stop dreaming and go': Today Show in NZ to promote country to AussiesTourism NZ has contributed nearly $200,000 to the project.21 Jun 08:03 PM
New ZealandWorker accommodation an 'absolute nightmare' in WānakaWānaka businesses want a solution to the town's long-running winter accommodation crisis.19 Jun 01:10 AM
TravelQueenstown sees thaw in '15 month winter'New Zealand's South Island resorts had some encouraging signs in pre-winter doldrums.18 Jun 04:45 AM
New ZealandFatal helicopter crash 'entirely avoidable', inquest toldTwo men died in the crash in Queenstown in 2015.14 Jun 02:57 AM
New Zealand'A big change of mood': Skifield dodges fog for season openingFog stretched 25km along Cardrona Valley Rd on Saturday.13 Jun 07:28 PM
New ZealandKiwi mum-of-six went from being a 'picture of health' to living in constant painThe young mum says her life is now on hold, following the devastating diagnosis.10 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandSir Grahame Sydney leads South Island charge in Queen's Birthday honoursA posthumous award, an artist and politicians are among those recognised.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWanaka film-maker who caught Covid-19 on Mt Everest due homeDocumentary maker Scott Simper will head home to New Zealand next week.03 Jun 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTwo Kiwi knights lock horns over America's Cup graphicsA battle is brewing between two Kiwis over the rights to lucrative yachting graphics.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandParaglider faces charges over alleged unauthorised tourist flightsWanaka man has been charged after allegedly offering tourists tandem paragliding flights.01 Jun 02:52 AM
BusinessSnowfall modelling shows scary future for Southern skifieldsThere were audible gasps from snow industry reps as a researcher presented his findings.29 May 02:09 AM
New Zealand'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe windsThe red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.29 May 12:00 AM
TravelSki fields to open early as Aussie demand predict bumper seasonBookings from inbound Australian skiers and domestic demand are filling up Queenstown.26 May 02:17 AM
Kahu'Tears of happiness': Otago police welcome first female Māori commanderInspector Paula Enoka has also served in Timor Leste and represented NZ at hockey.23 May 10:40 PM
New Zealand'Speechless': Man drops phone in river, woman finds it months later — still workingThe story of a phone lost in the river, a dearly missed dog - and a whole lot of luck.22 May 02:18 AM
New ZealandCat and dog killed, residents lose house in fireThe three-bedroom timber house was "fully involved" when fire crews arrived.20 May 10:25 PM
New ZealandHouse destroyed by fire in WanakaFirefighters arrived at a Wanaka property early this morning to find it well ablaze.19 May 06:25 PM
New ZealandHelicopter company charged over crash that killed three peopleThe pilot and two Department of Conservation employees died in the 2018 crash.10 May 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ's Covid conundrums: The virus border breaches still confounding our expertsView a summary of New Zealand's most puzzling Covid-19 outbreaks.02 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Pretty crazy for April': Temperatures plummet, coldest morning for someTwizel takes out the top spot for the coolest place on -7C at 6am.27 Apr 07:31 PM
New ZealandJack Frost arrives early for the South Island, temps plummet below zero and snow fallsA midnight storm dumped about a centimetre of snow onto the Porters Alpine Resort.27 Apr 12:10 AM
New ZealandBody recovered from Clutha RiverA concerned member of the public alerted emergency services yesterday afternoon.26 Apr 08:41 PM
New Zealand'Their wallets are full': Festival organiser warns locals of visitor influxThe new music festival will bring an influx of visitors during an otherwise quiet time.25 Apr 10:27 PM
New ZealandQueenstown welcomes Aussie travellers with free bungy jump, live musicQantas QF121 was scheduled to land at Queenstown Airport at 2.30pm.19 Apr 03:48 AM
