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Alleged Wānaka cell tower arsonist Daniel Miller refuses to answer judge

Jan 26,2026

Daniel Miller represented himself at a hearing at the Queenstown District Court on Monday.

Children missing after slip in Mount Maunganui

Jan 22,2026

Minister Mark Mitchell says it is still a "rescue operation" and a fluid ongoing situation.

Warbirds Over Wānaka display of deadly jets sparks backlash

by Katie Todd - Jan 22,2026

Is the timing poor to showcase US military strength?

Hāwea liquor store approved despite record community objections

by Katie Todd - Jan 21,2026

Over 500 submissions opposed the new store.

Concern 'ghost houses' will turn Queenstown into trainwreck

by Katie Todd - Jan 20,2026

Ralph Hanan: "We need to be a balanced, caring community with a diversity of people and diversity of our economy."

Veolia plant leaks sewage into Wellington harbour

Jan 19,2026

An investigation is underway.

Mourners remember Sir Tim Shadbolt at Invercargill funeral

Jan 16,2026

Sir Tim recognised as a man who always chose to see the best in every situation.

61 shops announce closures in 10 days

by Susan Edmunds - Jan 16,2026

Workers leave Queenstown due to costs - staff demand higher than ever

by Katie Todd - Jan 14,2026

Second health provider, Canopy Health, hit in major cyber attack

Jan 12,2026

Most of Queenstown's school buses to keep running

by Katie Todd - Jan 12,2026

National News Archive

Alleged Wānaka cell tower arsonist Daniel Miller refuses to answer judge

Jan 26,2026

Children missing after slip in Mount Maunganui

Jan 22,2026

Warbirds Over Wānaka display of deadly jets sparks backlash

by Katie Todd - Jan 22,2026

Hāwea liquor store approved despite record community objections

by Katie Todd - Jan 21,2026

Concern 'ghost houses' will turn Queenstown into trainwreck

by Katie Todd - Jan 20,2026

Veolia plant leaks sewage into Wellington harbour

Jan 19,2026

Mourners remember Sir Tim Shadbolt at Invercargill funeral

Jan 16,2026

61 shops announce closures in 10 days

by Susan Edmunds - Jan 16,2026

Workers leave Queenstown due to costs - staff demand higher than ever

by Katie Todd - Jan 14,2026

Second health provider, Canopy Health, hit in major cyber attack

Jan 12,2026

Most of Queenstown's school buses to keep running

by Katie Todd - Jan 12,2026

More than 50 flights cancelled as high winds batter Wellington

Jan 12,2026