Years of roadworks have frustrated residents, businesses and tourists as the alternative to the existing route in from Frankton has been built. Read...

The prohibited fire season starts on Monday morning and includes all fire permits being revoked. Read...

Emergency services were called to the Windsor Place property on Saturday afternoon. Read...

Police say she was found at the house on Saturday afternoon but it’s not known how she died. Read...

The Otago Regional Council is taking the district council to Environment Court over repeated breaches at Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant. Read...

Residents and visitors are being urged to conserve water. Read...

Treated wastewater was spilling into nearby rivers from the disposal field. Read...

The government will need to get its chequebook ready if it plans to welcome more tourists to New Zealand, the mayor of Queenstown says. Read...

One spa complex has approval, another three developments are planned. Read...

Many Kiwis head to the beach over summer — but you’ll find some of the best adventures in the mountains. Read...