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'Not a day goes by': Gasfitter apologises at inquest into boy's shower death
Jesse Samuel, 12, died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning while showering.
Tesla's futuristic taxi takes on South Island for cold-weather testing
The two-seat vehicle is designed as a taxi, not a personal car.
'It was very exaggerated': Air NZ flight aborts Queenstown landing
The Airbus A320 diverted to Christchurch to refuel before returning to Auckland.
'We miss him dearly': Eight years on, inquest begins into boy's death in gas-heated shower
Jesse Samuel, 12, died while showering at his family’s holiday home in Haast.
PGA Tour of Australasia adjusts NZ swing; NZ Open now final of three events
The New Zealand swing includes three tournaments across a three-week stretch in February.
'Nothing but gratitude': Restaurateurs packing up after 19 years in NZ
Their final trading day will be Sunday, August 30.
Luxury rental row: $6k-a-week tenancy ends over courier dispute
The tenant says couriers wouldn't deliver to the high-end residence in Queenstown.
Climber who survived 200m Mt Aspiring fall 'should buy a Lotto ticket'
Emergency services had to launch a technical, high-altitude rescue operation.
'Street dealer' Queenstown bouncer admits selling cocaine while on the job
Apex Protection had its licence suspended and ownership changed.
Bus crash closes road near Queenstown, passengers suffer minor injuries
All passengers got out safely - some may have minor injuries.
Aussie tourists start a fight after man urinates in public, waves his genitals around
Queenstown Judge Russell Walker said locals are sick of drunken violence in the town.
'Biggest trust fall': Sydney Sweeney and boyfriend's huge move in New Zealand
The couple met at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s Italian wedding last year.
Queenstown boom drives Skyline to higher 2026 profit
International visits beat 2019 highs as Queenstown led growth.
'I have to take my children and run away': Chef fired after being denied family violence leave
The ERA ruled the man was entitled to family violence leave and was unfairly dismissed.
Sydney Sweeney's thrill-seeking Queenstown trip
The Euphoria star shared pics of her NZ holiday with her 26 million followers.
Exclusive: The story behind Sir Grahame Sydney’s first exhibition in 15 years
Only two of the artworks have been shown in public before.
Close to Home: Sir Grahame Sydney unveils new works
In his first solo exhibition in 15 years, opening in Queenstown next month. the celebrated Central Otago artist is showing pieces never before seen by the public.
Society Insider: Super-agent behind NZ's biggest stars – 'We've changed lives'
Johnson & Laird marks 25 years as NZ’s biggest talent agency with a star-studded party.
Brave the 'Angry Cheese Roll' and other must-try foodie spots across NZ
Embark on a country-wide journey of flavour.
Hollywood stars filming new Netflix series caught up in Te Anau quake
Netflix confirmed all cast and crew filming the series, titled Queenstown, are safe.
Consulate issues warning after Hong Kong tourist dies in Crown Range crash
It’s the second fatal crash involving Hong Kong residents in New Zealand this year.
'Kind, helpful, much-loved': School mourns as girl dies after hospital discharge
An internal review is now being conducted by the hospital.
Kim Dotcom back in Auckland after court battle over $15m Queenstown home
Fallout with 'Bitcoin Jesus' came before the Dotcoms moved out of their luxury home.
Driver dead after bus and car crash near Cardrona
Black ice has been reported across Arrowtown, Arthurs Point and other parts of Otago.
Car dealer fined after odometer on $24,000 car wound back by more than 30,000km
It was only discovered when service techs saw the reading didn't match their records.
'Tragic': Hospital launches probe after girl, 7, dies hours after being discharged
Her devastated family say Maite was a 'happy, healthy' little girl.
'He was a Kiwi icon': Sir Sam Neill has died age 78
The actor died in Sydney on July 13 surrounded by family.
Remembering Sam: Our most famous actor on home, Hollywood friends, wine, and ageing
Sam Neill spoke to Kurt Bayer during wine harvest at his Central Otago vineyards in 2024.
How ‘coin flips’ and timely mentors helped Paul Froggatt become a two-Michelin-star chef
The making of a two-Michelin-star chef: Paul Froggatt’s journey to the top.