Play tackles trauma of self-inflicted death
Queenstown Maori support whānau who’ve lost loved ones to suicide.
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Massive residential development in central Queenstown
Silver Creek will grow to 15 neighbourhoods that will accommodate 580 house lots.
'It's snowing, baby!' Jason Momoa celebrates his birthday in Queenstown
The 'Aquaman' star celebrated his 44th birthday on a cold winter's day down south.
Snow briefly closes Crown Range road
The first day of August has brought heavy snow to Central Otago causing the Crown Range road to close briefly around midday. Video / Otago Daily Times
Photos show heavy snowfall, apline roads closed in south
Southern regions in for more snow, and strong winds of up to 130km/h are forecast.
'Systematic and deliberate': Convicted fraudster loses chiropractor's registration
Matthew Richard Cochrane defrauded ACC of $130,000.
Jetstar slashes fares by 75 per cent, with $175 tickets to Rarotonga
As always, there's a catch to this deal.
Tributes after boatie’s sudden death
Queenstown resident who died last week remembered for helping the community.
17 Spots for unbelievable stargazing in NZ
Star trek across Aotearoa at these stunning stargazing locations.
Epic 12-hour rescue mission saves two climbers from Remarkables ‘blizzard’
Two under-prepared climbers on The Remarkables have been rescued.
Synthony Orchestra announce ‘one-of-a-kind’ Coronet Peak show
Grab your snowboard, grab your mates and get ready for a one-of-a-kind music experience.
'Nice outdoor Marie': Man offered drugs for sale online under his own name
Dealer offered LSD on Facebook, claiming the drug could ‘stop retardation’.
H & J Smith's closure: 21 key questions answered
The retailer has formulated key questions it says people are asking about its closure.
Soccer, skiing and school hols deliver busiest days for air travel
Winter school holidays are set to bring a flurry visitors and a busy time for air travel.
Olympic champions support dry-slope training facility plan
The training facility would improve wellbeing of winter sport athletes, panel told.
NZ's best ski fields according to experts with over 1m vertical metres
The equivalent of descending 113 times down Everest, it’s something very few achieve.
Winter holidays are coming: Eight top activities for the July school break
Indoor ideas to keep kids entertained over the holidays, from ice skating to curling
Can you learn to ski in your 40s? First tracks as an adult learner
An adult's guide to skiing in Queenstown for the first time.
220 jobs to go as long-established retailer confirms closure
Retailer H & J Smith calls time on its long-running department store business.
'My fear came true': 25 migrants sharing one house 'illegally' fear evictions
Landlords are 'taking advantage' of desperate people, woman claims.
'They will come here and kill you': Gang death threat made in home invasion
Victims of a home invasion were told the Mongrel Mob would kill them if they told police.
Burst Queenstown water main closes road
A section of Fernhill road has subsided and water has flowed into a hotel basement.
Fake email trial: Grandmother found guilty of forgery
Woman wrote a fake postponement email for a petroleum-industry conference.
The plan to end ‘postcode lottery’ in health
But National says Health Minister Ayesha Verrall's plan is "complete fantasy".
Ski season starts with clear skies and cold temps
Some 1700 keen snow enthusiasts took to the slopes on Mt Hutt's first day of the season.
Snow before you go: Make the most of Queenstown this winter
Poles at the ready, ski-lovers, the snow season is upon us.
Keen to be green: Jesse Mulligan travels to Queenstown for a carbon zero adventure
Get busy visiting the businesses that are championing regenerative tourism.
Three people survive chopper crash landing after engine failure
The helicopter pilot issued a mayday call this morning after the engine failed.
Wānaka plan to split from Queenstown gains traction
The petition started by Wānaka mechanic Dean Rankin gathered 1822 signatures.
Kiwi regional tourism bodies divided over call to stop Tourism NZ's domestic marketing support
From 'happy' to 'disappointed', RTOs respond to the cut.
British buyer snaps up prison, school and uni contracts in giant $205m deal
Public-private partnership deal to sell contracts on jail, 11 schools, uni accommodation.
Cyclone Gabrielle's legacy will rock Hamilton this summer
Hamilton leaders are excited about big event opportunity next year.
Psychologist says John Beckenridge wanted to punish ex by taking son
He has been described as 'controlling, coercive and running out of options'.
Mother believes missing son overseas under new identity
Fiona Lu believes her ex John Beckenridge cared too much about her son Mike to hurt him.