The sudden job loss was a shock to the man who had moved to Queenstown to take it up.

Shirley Johnston admitted her role in the fraud

Farmers are being warned to prepare for a week of very cold weather.

The lure of Queenstown is pushing up the number of planes and profits at the airport

"Without these rescue services and their dedicated staff, he might not have survived."

Cliff rescue leader Davie Robinson revealed how it was "a big surprise" to see him waving.

Nicole Leman, 27, died on December 9, 2015, after she fell negotiating a waterfall face.

He's probably sat there going over where he went wrong wondering if this would be the end.

An Australian climber missing on Mt Aspiring for more than 48 hours has been found alive.

The climber was due back today and his car is still in the carpark where he left it.

Matthew Wallis' body will be flown to visit sites in Mt Aspiring National Park.

Hunter Valley Station owner Matt Lauer says unfettered public access would remove control.

Brothers of the helicopter pilot Matthew Wallis have posted an emotional tribute online.

Dead Wanaka pilot's father Sir Tim Wallis nearly died in a Spitfire crash

Police believe they have found the body of missing helicopter pilot, Matthew Wallis.

The Navy is has been asked for help due to their expertise and specialist equipment.

Searchers have pinpointed the location of the crash site using sonar photography.

Brother describes loved one as "one of kind who had affected a lot of lives"

Detective Sergeant Derek Shaw said police no longer expect to find Matt Wallis alive.

Missing pilot is Matt Wallis, son of Warbirds over Wanaka founder Sir Tim Wallis.

The Rescue Coordination Centre NZ is overseeing the search.

Glenorchy Rd in Queenstown will be closed for the rest of the day after three big slips.

The winner, who wishes not to be named, bought the ticket while celebrating his birthday.

Road snow warnings in the South Island could mean a white Sunday for travellers.

Two people were in the car, but the extent of their injuries was not known.

Meteor sighting get people in South Island buzzing.

Kaye Mueller goes off-piste to explore Wanaka's other winter delights.

Judge rejects claim teenager tried to stop violence.

Hundreds of keen skiers and snowboarders raced up to Cardrona ski field today.

He also drunkenly assaulted the man's wife and had a racist rant in front of his daughter.