Flooding risk for Canterbury, Otago; scattered showers for North Island
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'I feel completely unheard': Sexual assault complainant waits months for police interview
Police have to come from Dunedin or Invercargill to interview complainants.
Former All Black's roadside injuries a mystery, police praise rescuer
The last thing Duncan Robertson remembers was pushing a wheelie bin out to the road.
Former All Black found by neighbour with serious injuries
His family believe he was struck by a car.
Queenstown police caution plane of rowdy Aussie students
Police were called to meet 88 members of the student ski club at Queenstown airport.
Hotel room with unlimited ice cream pops up in NZ
An ice cream brand has opened the 'first ever ice cream-themed hotel room' in Queenstown.
'Vigilante' snatches tourist's car keys, throws them into bushes
Judge says "unfortunately there are stupid people on the road" as he convicts driver.
Missing boatie: Police discover body at Lake Wakatipu
Police believe body found in Lake Wakatipu is that of missing boatie
$13.9m Queenstown sale: Why sell a house to yourself?
A lawyer says there could be as many as 20 reasons for this kind of transfer.
Queenstown bed tax: 'NZ doesn't need more taxes'
The tourism industry has hit back at the proposed bed tax.
Snorkelling tragedy: Respected Kiwi firefighter dies at Great Barrier Reef
Bill Metherell's wife was hospitalised for a week after trying to rescue him.
Let them tax beds: Call for help for councils
Councils need Government help to fund infrastructure for tourism and growth, says report.
Police name missing boatie as Bluff man
Police divers are searching an area near the Earnslaw slipway.
Police dive squad to join search for missing boatie
The missing man was the sole passenger aboard a cabin boat.
Big Read: The big problem with Queenstown - and how to solve it
Queenstown's booming - but can it cope?
Queenstown's snow drought
But operator confident it can keep skifields topped up with snowmaking.
Crushed: Woman still recovering after tree fell on her, 2 kids
Five-year-old boy had his head pinned beneath the tree, his father thought he would die.
Airbnb Luxe launches with spotlight on South Island
A quick look at 'South Island' reveals what NZ$33,043 a night can get you in Arrowtown.
Brrrr, it's chilly this morning
The past six months have been the direst on record for the upper North Island.
$7m deal tabled for South Island's biggest ski field
"Treble Cone is considered by many as the best skiing and riding in the world."
Pilot who ignored passengers' warning fined $2600 for crash
Passengers told pilot about ice on the wing, he claimed it would 'blow off' - and crashed.
'Covered in mould': Hair-curling discoveries in salon inspections
One salon was pinged for storing chemicals next to the tea and coffee.
Drugs and gangs: Meth 'as easy to get as alcohol' in resort town
'It's well and truly on the ground and it's only going to continue to grow'.
Complaints upheld against dodgy Queenstown drivers
Complaints ranged from drink-driving, assault and driving behaviour to sexual impropriety.
Watch: Kiwi traveller's incredible footage captures hidden gems of New Zealand
'I just want to show the world how diverse and amazing New Zealand really is.'
Comment: The Megaupload coders and their emails
Four are accused but two sit in court - the Megaupload accused at the Supreme Court.
Fog dramas: 70 flights cancelled or delayed
Six regional flights have been cancelled at Auckland Airport because of fog.
Gangsters' paradise: Meth crooks target Queenstown
Drug sales 'pays for their holidays, and visits to casinos and places like that': police
Large meth haul, cash seized in Queenstown raid
Police have seized more than $200,000 worth of meth and more than $30,000 in cash.
Warning after swarm of earthquakes on Alpine Fault
Geonet has issued a warning after a magnitude 5.5 quake this morning near Milford Sound.
Wild weather: Rain, wind, giant waves to continue
South-westerly winds mean a miserable start to the weekend for many, but change is coming.
Tourist caught with cocaine at Queenstown Airport
During a search of his bag at the airport, customs officials found a gram of cocaine
SkyCity gets consent to buy Queenstown lakeside site
SkyCity's Queenstown ambitions just took a big leap forward.
Cat skiing at Soho Basin, Wanaka
Pristine snow, no queues, no crowds, magnificent views.. and a gourmet lunch with bubbly.