An ice cream brand has opened the 'first ever ice cream-themed hotel room' in Queenstown.

Judge says "unfortunately there are stupid people on the road" as he convicts driver.

Police believe body found in Lake Wakatipu is that of missing boatie

A lawyer says there could be as many as 20 reasons for this kind of transfer.

The tourism industry has hit back at the proposed bed tax.

Bill Metherell's wife was hospitalised for a week after trying to rescue him.

Councils need Government help to fund infrastructure for tourism and growth, says report.

Police divers are searching an area near the Earnslaw slipway.

The missing man was the sole passenger aboard a cabin boat.

Five-year-old boy had his head pinned beneath the tree, his father thought he would die.

A quick look at 'South Island' reveals what NZ$33,043 a night can get you in Arrowtown.

The past six months have been the direst on record for the upper North Island.

Passengers told pilot about ice on the wing, he claimed it would 'blow off' - and crashed.

One salon was pinged for storing chemicals next to the tea and coffee.

'It's well and truly on the ground and it's only going to continue to grow'.

Complaints ranged from drink-driving, assault and driving behaviour to sexual impropriety.

'I just want to show the world how diverse and amazing New Zealand really is.'

Drug sales 'pays for their holidays, and visits to casinos and places like that': police

Police have seized more than $200,000 worth of meth and more than $30,000 in cash.

Geonet has issued a warning after a magnitude 5.5 quake this morning near Milford Sound.

South-westerly winds mean a miserable start to the weekend for many, but change is coming.

During a search of his bag at the airport, customs officials found a gram of cocaine

SkyCity's Queenstown ambitions just took a big leap forward.

Pristine snow, no queues, no crowds, magnificent views.. and a gourmet lunch with bubbly.

One skifield reported a dump of 75 centimetres.

He says he is looking forward to exploring the "beautiful" country while here.

There are calls for an end to mixed backpacker dorms and more training for judges.

If you can't wait until Monday to get outside, we've got a few tips.

The pilot may have misjudged how close he was to the ground.