New ZealandCzech tramper 'lucky to live'A tramper from the Czech Republic who broke both legs after a sheer 30m fall on to jagged rocks in the Buckler Burn near Glenorchy on Lake Wakatipu, may have survived only because he landed on his pack.30 Jan 04:30 PM
Black CapsCricket: Pakistan level ODI seriesThe Black Caps chase for victory in the third one-day cricket international against Pakistan limped to a failed 43-run defeat.29 Jan 09:32 AM
Cricket World CupCricket: Second one-dayer abandonedThe second ODI between New Zealand and Pakistan in Queenstown today has been abandoned because of rain.26 Jan 02:25 AM
Cricket World CupCricket: Wright prioritises resultsWinning an international cricket series or getting as many players at the crease and in form ahead of the World Cup?24 Jan 06:32 PM
New ZealandSquatter party in luxury $2m padA 20-year-old man broke into a $2m luxury home in Queenstown and hosted an impromptu, seven-day alcohol-fuelled party for his friends.24 Jan 04:30 PM
Black CapsCricket: Bennett relaxed about roleNew Zealand paceman Hamish Bennett is happy to find his way as a change bowler despite being an obvious candidate to open the bowling in one-day international cricket.23 Jan 06:27 PM
New ZealandMower fight 'best damn show for years'A fight during a ride-on lawn mower race at an A&P Show made it the 'best damn show' in years, a sponsor says.18 Jan 12:52 AM
New ZealandMower rage brawler unrepententA manager at a Wanaka mower and chainsaw shop saw red when his ride-on lawnmower was shunted by a bigger machine.17 Jan 09:08 PM
New ZealandHunter's vigil over dead palA hunter has told of an agonising night spent with the body of a dead friend in the South Island wilderness.15 Jan 04:30 PM
Rugby SevensRugby sevens: Bay of Plenty chase first titleBay of Plenty look potent enough to end a remarkable drought at the national sevens rugby tournament in Queenstown this weekend.05 Jan 11:40 PM
New ZealandHoliday homes for getaway to rememberWhile you're slumming it this summer, others are living it up.01 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandPolice prepare to deal with New Year's Eve hot spotsLiquor bans are in place and police numbers are being boosted in many of the traditional New Year's Eve hot spots.30 Dec 05:34 AM
AirlinesAirport reports more passengersAuckland Airport handled 3.8 per cent more passengers in November than a year ago, and airports it has invested in experienced even stronger growth.23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandParagliders' licences suspendedThree Queenstown paragliding pilots have had their tandem licences suspended after an investigation revealed they took unacceptable risks.16 Dec 08:00 PM
TourismHilton to open its first South Island hotelsHilton Worldwide announces the signing of management agreements for two new properties.15 Dec 09:51 PM
