New ZealandSnowy south, sunny north in weekend of weather contrasts'Choice' weather is on the way for our biggest city but there are snow warnings for south.17 May 08:06 AM
New ZealandScientists map Lake Wānaka to gauge quake riskAn active fault was discovered under Lake Wānaka three years ago.16 May 09:47 PM
New ZealandGreen light for bigger red light districts in luxurious NZ getaway towns?Brothel zones in Queenstown and Wānaka could be extended.12 May 06:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPlay it again, Sam: Our most famous actor on home, Hollywood friends, wine, and ageingSam Neill speaks to Kurt Bayer during wine harvest at his Central Otago vineyards.19 Apr 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPortrait of a killer as a young man: How David Hawken nearly got away with 1995 murderFormer hardman spoke to Kurt Bayer in a series of interviews while awaiting trial.19 Apr 12:21 AM
New ZealandHow losing his job inspired Wānaka man to change the face of tourismLosing his tourism job didn't stop Tim Barke from using his skills to help others.13 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelNZ's most luxurious lodges, complete with heli-pads, butlers and infinity poolsThink NZ is all campgrounds and DOC huts? Think again. These are our most luxurious hotels07 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: F-16 US fighter jets leave NZ shores for base in JapanThe legendary fighter jets were Down Under for an international airshow.05 Apr 03:11 AM
New ZealandAuthorities won't say what penalties supermarkets will face for breaching Easter trading lawsThe supermarkets involved will not disclose their earnings over the weekend.02 Apr 03:42 AM
New Zealand‘It really breaks my heart’: Nurse performed CPR on dying victim of quadruple fatal crashA nurse who helped at the scene said she performed CPR on one of the dying victims.01 Apr 02:15 AM
New ZealandVintage plane flips at Cromwell airportA plane has flipped and crashed at the airport.01 Apr 01:07 AM
New ZealandWānaka supermarkets deliberately breach Easter trading rulesArea exemptions were generally given in tourist areas such as Taupō or Queenstown.30 Mar 08:26 AM
New ZealandWarbirds Over Wānaka in pictures: Old war planes take to the skiesHerald photojournalist George Heard captures all of the action.29 Mar 05:30 PM
New Zealand‘Got the worst deal’: Wet, windy weekend for battered regions, elsewhere fares betterA heavy rain watch has been issued for beleaguered eastern region.29 Mar 12:09 AM
New Zealand'Light bulb moments': Why Georgie is helping high country farmers“My values are family, preservation of nature, and sustainability."23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAn avalanche of grief: How two young Kiwis perished on a Japan mountainsidePierre Nixon and Kurt Bayer report on a double tragedy.15 Mar 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Best display in a long time': Wānaka A&P Show sees record fleece entriesJudges were blown away by the quality of fleeces at Wānaka’s A&P show this year.06 Mar 09:14 PM
New ZealandBillionaire’s proposed lodge ‘wrong development in the wrong location’Environmental trust criticises Peter Thiel's plans for a site overlooking Lake Wānaka.05 Mar 07:28 AM
Freight and logisticsTrev Terry boatyard receivers seek buyer as ‘tough market’ hitsBoat company will attend A&P show as usual, quest for buyer on horizon.04 Mar 09:35 PM
New ZealandNew twist in US billionaire's stoush over luxury lodge's 'visibility'The 193ha Otago site was bought by the American billionaire in 2015.04 Mar 08:22 AM
PremiumPremiumSportFrom sexual abuse and anorexia to Coast to Coast champion - Simone Maier's incredible journeyMaier is chasing her fourth consecutive Coast to Coast win this weekend.07 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandWānaka helicopter crash: Investigation under way as wreckage recoveredThe crash occurred on Monday during a landing on Mt Hyde, Otago.29 Jan 11:30 PM
New Zealand‘Tell mum and dad I love them’: Heroic rescue of boy trapped under waterfallIt took around 20 people to save 8-year-old Mackay Blaikie's life.08 Jan 05:24 AM
New ZealandPolice appeal for information after man's body found in Lake WānakaPolice found Jervis' body near Waterfall Creek early morning December 31.04 Jan 01:56 AM
New ZealandPolice recover body from Waterfall Creek near Lake WānakaThe victim has been described as a caucasian male likely in his 20s.30 Dec 10:51 PM
New Zealand'Not our job to bring your kid up': Police warning over teen drinkingParents face prosecution with children away alone at NYE hotspot.30 Dec 12:20 AM
EntertainmentHilarious item banned at Rhythm and Alps festivalBefore you miss your fave artist and get stuck in the valley of tents, read this.29 Dec 08:55 PM
New ZealandThe Havelock North man who made our mountains saferHamish McCostie has been recognised for services to outdoor recreation, Search & Rescue.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSix of NZ's flashest homes on the market right nowIf you could have any dream home, would it be one of these?27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMajor holiday hot spots in for a warm and wet New Year's EveMain New Year's Eve hot spots are in for downpours.27 Dec 06:05 AM
New ZealandBad tabs and no sleep: Why experts are urging Kiwis to get their drugs tested this summerA substance found in some tabs has caused deaths overseas.26 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandGolf club president dies in ‘tragic accident’The club president has been remembered as a 'true gentleman'.11 Dec 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumAged care$200m retirement village, luxury hotel gets green light near Arrowtown'Do you want to live in a multi-level retirement apartment in the middle of a paddock?'06 Dec 11:27 PM
New ZealandMan who grabbed female bouncer’s crotch risks being deportedThe defendant refused to leave the establishment in Wānaka before the assault.06 Dec 11:08 PM
