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.

But operator confident it can keep skifields topped up with snowmaking.

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.

'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.'

Six regional flights have been cancelled at Auckland Airport because of fog.

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.

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.

"We all feel really dead inside; there's nothing we can do. There's no help ..."

Thick black smoke is visible over much of Frankton.

Mitch Gameren's father said family members were still seeking answers.

Industry groups want to make tourism a more attractive career option.

Judges admits offender won't serve sentence but 'condemnation of the court' important.