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…
Search underway for missing tramper near Lake Ōhau
A large-scale search is underway for a 20-year-old tramper who did not return from his hike near Lake…
Thunderstorm watch issued for parts of Otago, Canterbury
A thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Otago and Canterbury today. The watch period is between…
Wet, blustery start to week for large parts of the South Island
It’s set to be a wet and blustery start to the week for parts of the South Island…