Crews fighting house fire in rural Southland
Fire crews are responding to a house fire in Western Southland.
Louise Scott
'Sadly, that means job losses'
'Sadly, that means job losses'
Nearly 400 jobs could be axed as Ngai Tahu Tourism prepares to mothball operations across the South Island.
Closure of Shotover Jet proposed, 300 jobs on the line
Closure of Shotover Jet proposed, 300 jobs on the line
One of New Zealand's most iconic tourism operators looks set to become the latest business to close as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Waitangi Day events embrace diversity
Waitangi Day events embrace diversity
Waitangi celebrations in Queenstown stepped away from the traditional yesterday.
Slip near Queenstown: 'It sounded like thunder'
Slip near Queenstown: 'It sounded like thunder'
A Gibbston woman has described the moment she saw a land slip rushing towards her property this morning.
One dead after vehicle hurtles over steep bank
One dead after vehicle hurtles over steep bank
One person is dead and another is injured after a vehicle hurtled about 50m down a steep bank on a remote 4WD track in Macetown near Arrowtown.
Couple killed in crash were ‘role models’
Couple killed in crash were ‘role models’
A young Mataura couple who died in a car crash in Southland on Sunday have been described as role models in their community.
Surgical masks scramble
Surgical masks scramble
Frontline tourism staff in Queenstown wore surgical masks as demand for the breathing protection led to a supply shortage across New Zealand.
Young couple killed in Mataura crash were 'role models'
Young couple killed in Mataura crash were 'role models'
A young couple who died in a car crash in Southland on Sunday have been described as role models in their community.
Gibbston pilgrimage now a summer ritual
Gibbston pilgrimage now a summer ritual
Queenstown’s biggest rock festival hits double digits next week. As the Gibbston Valley Winery Summer Concert prepares for its 10th birthday bash Regions editor Louise Scott takes a look back over the decade.
CCR bassist returning to where marriage proposal accepted
CCR bassist returning to where marriage proposal accepted
Creedence Clearwater Revisited bassist Stu Cook has a soft spot for Queenstown — he got engaged there.
Volunteers support youth safety
Volunteers support youth safety
Young people whose drinking leaves them the worse for wear in Queenstown Lakes will be looked after this New Year period by volunteers.
Two in a row for Q’town triathlete
Two in a row for Q’town triathlete
A Queenstown athlete has secured a win for the second year running at the Lake Hayes Triathlon.
Police ask drivers not to be dangerous
Police ask drivers not to be dangerous
Police in Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago are urging drivers to be patient after receiving more than 25 bad driving complaints in 24 hours.
Toilets confirmed after funding
Toilets confirmed after funding
The Clutha District Council is pushing ahead with plans for new toilets following a funding boost from the government.
'Gentle' family man mourned after orchard death
'Gentle' family man mourned after orchard death
A man who died at a Central Otago orchard was a ''gentle person'' who lived for his family.
Queenstown soaks up jazz
Queenstown soaks up jazz
Sam Manzana and the Afro Beat Band perform before an appreciative crowd at Earnslaw Park on Saturday afternoon as part of JazzFest.
Two jazz concerts this weekend
Two jazz concerts this weekend
Jazz enthusiasts are being treated to two free concerts this weekend, in Queenstown and Arrowtown.
People's favourite took years to finish
People's favourite took years to finish
A miniature Hobbiton, Taj Mahal and Dunedin Railway Station were among hundreds of entries at this weekend's Lego event, Brick by Brick.
Mountain biker injured on Signal Hill
Mountain biker injured on Signal Hill
A young mountain biker was injured during the national schools championships, held in Dunedin at the weekend.