Sophie Elliott’s killer Clayton Weatherston denied parole
One of New Zealand’s most violent killers, Clayton Weatherston has been denied parole at his first hearing, 18…
Jubilation as 1000th toroa/albatross chick hatches in Otago
The Royal albatross colony on Taiaroa Head near Dunedin, is celebrating a milestone. The 1000th chick has just…
Warbirds Over Wānaka display of deadly jets sparks backlash
Plans to showcase F-22 Raptor fighter jets at Warbirds Over Wānaka have drawn condemnation from a former Doctors…
Concern ‘ghost houses’ will ‘hollow out’ Queenstown
A former World Bank senior economist says people buying holiday homes and leaving them empty in Queenstown for…
US fighter jets confirmed for Warbirds over Wanaka
One of the world’s most impressive fighter aircraft has been confirmed for a first visit to the country…
NZ’s highest suspension bridge closed over wire failures
A popular bridge near Queenstown has closed indefinitely due to structural issues found during an annual inspection, the…
Napier, Hastings top 36C as gale-force winds cause damage, fan fires
Strong winds and extreme heat have brought down trees, cut power and fanned vegetation fires across parts of…
Napier, Hastings top 36C as gale-force winds cause damage, fan fires
Strong winds and extreme heat have brought down trees, cut power and fanned vegetation fires across parts of…
Feral cats in the crosshairs of burgeoning new technology
Feral cats have been added to the Predator Free 2050 list, prompting new technology developments such as AI-powered…
85yo man crushed under vehicle at Wānaka home named by police
Police have named the man who died after being crushed under his vehicle at his Wānaka home on…
Body found in search for missing tramper near Lake Ōhau
A body has been found in the search for missing tramper Connor Purvis, police say. The 20-year-old intended…
Drone to search for missing tramper near Lake Ōhau
A large-scale search for missing tramper Connor Purvis is continuing today, focusing on Mt Huxley, the Huxley River…