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Fat Freddy's Drop founder Chris Faiumu dies

Jul 18,2025

Govt to halt 'pricey, pointless' council planning work

by Craig McCulloch - Jul 16,2025

Scientists sceptical on Moa project: "Extinction is forever."

by Midday ReportMorning Report - Jul 09,2025

Lindis Pass without coverage for days as cell tower vandalised

Jul 08,2025

12 injured in Five Rivers tourist bus crash

Jul 08,2025

Man dies in Stewart Island hunting accident

Jul 06,2025

Memo to Shane Jones: What if NZ needs more regional government, not less?

Jul 03,2025

Wānaka residents grill government ministers over healthcare shortfalls

Jul 02,2025

QLDC freedom camping bylaw proposes 158 free parks

by Katie Todd - Jun 26,2025

GPs to get extra $175 million government funding

by Rowan Quinn - Jun 24,2025

Queenstown gains most from solar power performance

by Eloise Gibson - Jun 24,2025

Public meetings held by Central Otago goldmine opponents

by Katie Todd - Jun 20,2025

Government spends $13.5 million to attract 72,000 more tourists to NZ

Jun 09,2025

Air New Zealand flight to Queenstown struck by lightning

by Lauren Crimp - Jun 07,2025

Vehicles stranded on the Lindis Pass being rescued

by RNZ Online - Jun 07,2025

District prepares for heavy snow, sub-zero temperatures to strike

by Katie Todd - Jun 06,2025

King's Birthday Honours: the full list

by RNZ Online - Jun 02,2025

Reserve Bank drops OCR to 3.25 percent

by Gyles Beckford - May 28,2025

Budget: Coalition claws back savings from pay equity, KiwiSaver - tax benefit for business

by Craig McCulloch - May 22,2025

Hāwea residents oppose new liquor store

by Joe Shaw - May 22,2025

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