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One dead, 10 hurt as tourist bus and car collide near Queenstown
A car and a tourist bus have crashed near Queenstown, closing State Highway 6.
Caught on camera: Motorist mows down ducklings despite warning
Driver ran over ducks despite warning from pedestrian.
Queenstown aviation identity dies after fall from ladder
Glenorchy Air chief pilot and co-owner Robert Rutherford died after falling from a ladder.
'Amazing man': Tributes flow for dead boatie
The 63-year-old's body was retrieved from near his boat.
Body found in search for missing Queenstown man
The body was found about 8pm yesterday using underwater camera gear.
NZ's next Kmart store opens today after building woes
Shoppers eagerly awaiting the delayed opening can fill their trolleys tomorrow.
Pedestrian hit by car in Queenstown
Emergency services were first called to the incident shortly after 3pm.
Tributes for driver killed near Queenstown
Friends have paid heartfelt tributes to an Indian man 'everyone loved'.
Speed flyer killed in crash did not have a licence
Paraglider pilots, including speed flyers, must have a licence and be a member of a club.
Parapenter dies after crash near Wanaka
The man was rescued by helicopter, taken to hospital, but later died from his injuries.
850 teachers short: Govt's $40m recruitment goes into overdrive
Overseas teacher recruitment goes into overdrive.
14 tourists on bus during fatal collision with car at Devil's Staircase
'The car has gone under the bus and bounced back out in the middle of the road': witness.
Thirteen chefs in the room - what do they eat?
Chefs, including Peter Gordon and Al Brown, fuel up before charity event.
Revealed: What's on our backyard bucket lists
We're keen to explore our backyard, but some Kiwis have yet visit our most popular spots.
Drink-drive horror: Queenstown chef was so drunk he vomited and defecated
Chef described by lawyer as mild-mannered and hard-working, blames alcohol for offending.
Queenstown Airport expansion plans grind to halt
The plans have been put on hold due to an outcry from the community.
French national charged with importing 108g of Ecstasy
The quantity of MDMA has a street value of approximately $35,000.
School holiday weather 'a mixed bag'
North Islanders can expect a dry Sunday and wet Monday.For the South Island, the reverse.
Tradie axed while attending funeral wins $24k
The sudden job loss was a shock to the man who had moved to Queenstown to take it up.
Tourism boom blamed for Air NZ woes
Aviation commentator shares his thoughts of Air NZ boss' apology to customers.
Farmers warned: Polar blast on the way
Farmers are being warned to prepare for a week of very cold weather.
Former Queenstown couple's $59 million divorce fight continues
Sophie Annabelle Biggs is battling to get her share of an estimated $59 million.
Lawyer's second conviction in two and a-half months
Law society will be informed about the matter 'immediately'.
More unsettled weather to hit the nation
The snow might be leaving the country but that doesn't mean good weather is on the way.
Snow storm moving on after causing flight cancellations
The South Island snowstorm which cancelled flights and closed schools is set to move on.
Cockpit door falls off plane mid-flight near Queenstown
A light aircraft lost its cockpit door while flying into Queenstown Airport this morning.
'Cancer or a sex life'
'Blu Blokes' puts spotlight on prostate cancer. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Man pleads not guilty after chase across South Island
The man locked himself inside the service station's toilet as armed police arrived.
Man charged multiple times after South Island pursuit
Armed police arrested the man in Queenstown yesterday after he locked himself in a toilet.
Grapes of wrath: Spat breaks out between two hop-on hop-off wine tours
Marlborough-based Hop on Hop off Wine Tours is hopping mad
Armed police make arrest after surrounding Queenstown petrol station
A man has been arrested at a Queenstown petrol station after a dramatic chase.
Noise wars: Resident sick of 'doof-doof' music from Airbnb houses
Airbnb properties blamed for "party central" louse noise on weekends.
Mayor lashes 'pillaging' petrol companies
'I'm afraid I think there's a fair amount of ... pillage by the petrol companies here.'