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Wanaka harbourmaster quits amid safety concerns
The resignation just before Christmas has been called 'disappointing' by council.

'Like something out of GTA': Man charged after botched daylight getaway
Robbery in central Dunedin unfolded like a scene from a video game.

How two families battled with police over crash that killed loved ones
Dale Waitokia and Shona Brenssell took on the police, local and national, and won.

Driver dies after serious crash near Queenstown
About 25 emergency service personnel were called to the crash site this morning.

Boat shed vandalised five times in a month
The shed has been the target of repeated acts of vandalism.

Enjoy a tipple or two on one these unusual wine journeys
Six tempting wine experiences to keep your glass topped up well into the new year.

This is where chefs eat in Queenstown
Queenstown bound? These are the go-to menu choices of Queenstown chef Vaughan Mabee.

'Idiotic': Farm manager's smashing spree to show off to younger passengers
He deliberately hit a number of road signs with his vehicle.

More SIQ facilities sought in Queenstown
Queenstown has only two SIQ units available for visitors who test positive for Covid-19.

'I'm gonna get ya': Man stabbed through bathroom door by brother
Braydon Lee Hodder's violent outburst left his little brother terrified.

Anti-vax graffiti after death of Dunedin man leaving staff on edge
The graffiti read 'NO VAX' and 'Rory RIP'.

Move over Rover: South's most popular working dog name revealed
Over 14,500 working dogs are registered in Otago/Southland but one name came out on top.

'Samantha Peek': Why double life of Kiwi Peeping Tom may remain secret
A man has been jailed after a string of acts described by the judge as 'voyeuristic'.

Touchdown: Excitement as Auckland flights return to tourist town
Queenstown Airport staff expect about 1500 hundred passengers from Auckland today.

Contingency plans: Travellers to south urged to prepare if exposed to Covid
more than 12,000 people were booked to travel in, or out, of Auckland today.

'Couldn't believe it': Dog on walk finds unconscious missing man
Michael Pritchard sen, 65, went missing on December 7.

Man charged with manslaughter over death of Dunedin woman denied suppression
The man openly wept in the dock when his application was denied.

Teen admits falling asleep at wheel before double-fatal crash
The 17-year-old appeared via audiovisual link in the Dunedin Youth Court yesterday.

Auckland's border reopening: 7500 booked to fly out
Top three destinations are Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown.

Escape from Auckland: Queenstown readied for arrivals
About 6000 relieved Aucklanders booked to touch down in tourist mecca in first week.

Southern campgrounds prepare for influx of campers - and Covid
Under an orange light, accommodation providers can open without restrictions.

New hospital officially opens in Queenstown
The Southern Cross Central Lakes Hospital opened on Friday.

Police investigate report of car driving towards Covid-19 protesters
Anti-vaccine and anti-mandate protesters blocked the main street on Saturday.

Police investigate anti-vaxxer's video threats
Woman claims tyres will be slashed and vaccines will be taken from mobile clinics.

Hot in the city: Summer scorcher to continue
Beach-lovers rejoice, a scorching Saturday's on the way.

'Great recognition': Queenstown mayor proud to display vaccination award
Queenstown-Lakes was the first region to reach 90 per cent full vaccination.

'Extremely disturbing': Home detention for three indecent assaults
Ben Jackson Polley groped three women in their sleep.

Child molester's admission after 5-year-old testifies
One victim's mother warned that John Perry was a predator - and she was proved right.