Calls for help turned out to be a goat
Member of the public said they "thought someone was yelling for help in the bush".
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Crown asked to appeal judge's sentence for jealous husband
The Crown is looking to appeal a discharge without conviction granted to a Queenstown man
MetService: 'Don't take fine weather for granted'
Temperatures are set to "yoyo" the week before Christmas, the MetService warns.
Bridge opening 'milestone' for Queenstown
Around 3000 people walked across the new Kawarau Falls Bridge in Queenstown yesterday.
Longtime Queenstown tourism manager retires
One of the country's longest-serving tourism managers has retired after nearly 40 years.
Royal & rugby star in Wanaka on holiday
The famous couple were spotted eating breakfast at a cafe in the tourist town yesterday.
Arguments against Dotcom extradition rejected
The Megaupload founder has been fighting extradition orders for almost six years.
Brazilian mum with new baby must leave NZ
Couple found out their visas had been denied - five days after their baby was born.
Top judge refuses to defend comments
The Chief District Court Judge has refused to 'defend' comments made by a colleague.
Bizarre Ed Sheeran protest at Glenorchy
Glenorchy woman escorted from Queenstown Lakes District Council chambers.
Woman loses balance, crashes scooter in Queenstown
A person has received serious injuries after crashing a scooter in central Queenstown.
Jealous husband case: Police reviewing judge's decision
Police are reviewing decision to discharge a man who assaulted his wife without conviction
'Unprepared' Italian man rescued from Remarkables
The Italian man was uninjured and did not need to go to hospital.
12 questions with Author Jane Bloomfield
Author Jane Bloomfield tackles dementia in her children's books.
Canterbury swelters in mid-30s heatwave
The mercury touched 35C in Hanmer today, but cooler weather is on the way next week
Sunday scorcher: Temps to hit 30 degrees
The fine weather seen around most of the country continues today.
Where the royals could honeymoon in NZ
A honeymoon in New Zealand would be the ultimate romantic break for the loved-up duo.
Donations pour in for family of boy dying of rare condition
The family of a boy who is dying of a rare condition have been gifted nearly $50,000.
Cardrona: All-season playground
Alpine beauty offers snow in winter and biking and walking tracks in summer.
'You're welcome, until you get sick'
Comment: A family has been here eight years. Rachel Smalley thinks they should stay.
Let them stay, Queenstown pleads
Queenstown rallies behind Sri Lankan family threatened with deportation.
Elderly couple quit house after land-rent hike
Arrowtown man describes the rent hike as "ridiculous".
Hillside city homes chosen in House of the Year
Homes across the country were recognised for their excellence.
Teething troubles of gondola's steep ascent
Queenstown's gondola was officially opened on November 17, 1967
X-traordinary house planned for Queenstown
A wealthy Chinese Aucklander wants to build a Queenstown home with the X factor.
Cops seek living allowances for pricey areas
Police Association will lobby for allowances for members living in pricey cities, towns
Theories but no answers for pilot's family
William Andrews' family have waited almost four years for answers about his death.
$33m: Inside NZ's most expensive mansion
Mind-boggling asking price is believed to be a NZ record for residential real estate.
Airbnb attacks Queenstown's council
Proposed changes to visitor accommodation rules are "nanny-state policies" says Airbnb.
One child injured in school bus crash
Emergency services are responding after a car crashed into a school bus.
Dotcom case to stretch to next decade, HK court told
Hong Kong hearing sees Dotcom pitching for $1 million relocation costs.
Touch and go for Richie in Queenstown rugbyfest
Richie McCaw shows his mettle to lead his Tap Blacks home.