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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.'
Skydiver, paraglider recovering after separate crashes
Skydiver and paraglider recovering following separate crashes.
Skydiver survives Queenstown parachute accident
Police say a 29-year-old man received moderate injuries after crashing on NZOne premises.
Paraglider seriously injured near Cardrona
The woman was flown by helicopter to Dunedin with serious injuries.
Government lifts house price caps for Queenstown
House price caps for Queenstown Lakes will be increased.
'Possible miscarriage of justice' in porn assault case
The man was convicted by the Chief District Court Judge of assaulting his girlfriend.
'I hope you enjoyed your $40 conversation': Chatty concert-goers frustrate
Shut up or ship out - that's the message from a venue sick of people talking during gigs.
Teaching old drugs new tricks in melanoma fight
New research reveals combining existing drugs to better treat melanoma
Device to reverse crippling impacts of Parkinson's
Drug delivery device aims to restore movement and give back a quality of life.
Friend digs snowboarder out from avalanche
The 30-year-old man was partly buried and fell about 200m down mountain.
Avalanche survivor plucked to safety from Ben Lomond
Police have received reports of an avalanche on Ben Lomond track above Queenstown.
Queenstown Airport profit soars on strong growth
The lure of Queenstown is pushing up the number of planes and profits at the airport
Tourist assaulted in row over 'racist' goat pie remark
Defendant said 'only Asians would sell goat pies' and his victim took offence.
Pilot urges Queenstown Airport to look at alternative sites
Airport company says it has looked but ruled out sites other than Wanaka and Queenstown.
Courting a buyer: Run-down old tennis court fetches $1m
The sale serves up more proof of Queenstown's red-hot property prices.
Queenstown's mayor facing action over Stonewood Homes collapse
Jim Boult says he will "vigorously defend"' any suggestions he did not fulfil his duties.
Queenstown mayor sued over collapse of building company
In a statement, Boult said he rejected the claim made by the liquidators.