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Massive US Air Force jets spotted flying low over New Zealand – here’s why
The jets will return to Hawaii on Sunday with two RNZAF NH90 helicopters.
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Smoke billowing around Queenstown after hillside fire continues to burn | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Newstalk ZB South Island news director Claire Sherwood discusses the Queenstown fire and Christchurch councillors home security. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Large out-of-control hillside fire near Queenstown to burn overnight
Fire and Emergency NZ said the scrub fire has more than doubled in size.
Police pause search for missing Queenstown woman after 19 days
The family remain hopeful she could be sheltering somewhere and will be found safe.
Friend of missing Queenstown woman Erika Coelho remaining optimistic
Erika Rodrigues Coelho, 47, has not been seen or heard from since September 18.
Transtasman passenger flight U-turns after take-off
Virgin Australia has apologised to passengers after the flight was forced to return.
Woman warned hospital staff she felt unsafe with friend. They left her alone with him anyway
The man assaulted his friend in a closed room in Hutt Hospital's Emergency Department.
One dead, three injured after car hits tree near Queenstown
Crews requested cutting equipment after multiple people were trapped inside.
'I need to be happy too': The challenge that helped Matty McLean find his spark again
Plus the personal challenge that helped him feel liberated.
Editorial: National's passport-free transtasman travel is a superficial policy win
OPINION: In the marketing stakes, it is a savvy proposal, regardless of the real benefits.
Face of the 80s: Christchurch modelling icon Kirsty Lay dies
She worked in New York during the 1980s, represented by Ford Models.
Gloriavale teacher hit student with vacuum pipe
Malachi Faithful was censured for serious misconduct by the teachers’ tribunal.
Luxon in Queenstown again: Same energy, very different circumstances
ANALYSIS: Luxon only had two visits, where tough issues were hardly going to be raised.
National to trial passport-free transtasman travel if re-elected
Leader Christopher Luxon and tourism spokeswoman Louise Upston are visiting Queenstown.
NZ Herald Live: National Party leader Christopher Luxon to make tourism announcement
National Party leader Christopher Luxon is set to make a tourism announcement from Coronet Peak. Video / NZ Herald
'We are devastated': Family, friend of missing Queenstown woman speak for the first time
The family remains hopeful she could be sheltering somewhere and will be found safe.
Police investigating Brazilian woman missing near Queenstown seek man seen on hiking track
The man was seen on the Mt Dewar summit track around 12.30pm on September 18.
Soldier attacked taxi driver after being asked for $20 fare
The driver was kicked and punched until he was knocked unconscious.
Luxury crayfish trips cost Queenstown company two $1m choppers
The company had been warned to stop the trips before the Fisheries Act prosecution.
How two-way chargers could turn parked EVs into energy storage
Up to 100 chargers will be tested in homes, fleets and depot settings.
'I get 10 hours': How do NZ leaders sleep?
And which leader hasn't used an alarm clock since 1995?
Wānaka’s 250-home Mt Iron development gets fast-track green light
The project has faced opposition from local residents and neighbouring property owners.
Boss called driver a 'stupid f****** idiot' before sacking him for talking to client
Truck driver Eric Tillocksingh said he was making small talk while delivering furniture.
Heavy rain hits South Island as snow traps vehicles, closes roads
State Highway 7 is currently closed through Lewis Pass, with no detour available.
Bottle store suspended after stumbling drunk woman sold cider, tried to drive
The manager helped the woman put the drinks in her car after she dropped them outside.
Drones, dogs, helicopter: Search continues for missing Queenstown woman
Dozens of searchers were involved in Saturday’s operation.
Search for missing Queenstown woman enters sixth day
Senior Sergeant John Fookes, Queenstown Lakes search and rescue co-ordinator, provides an update on the sixth day of the search for Erika Rodrigues Coelho. Video / Ben Tomsett
Sydney shark attack survivor opens up on her recovery and close bond with NZ
Leah Stewart says her family played the Lord Of The Rings soundtrack as she recovered.
Underwater drone used in search for missing Queenstown woman
Volunteers have spent hundreds of hours searching nearby waterways and routes.
School holiday crunch: Top picks as 850,000 prepare to fly with Air NZ
Rarotonga leads Pacific getaways, while Singapore tops long-haul travel.