Simplicity Living has bought just over six hectares of land on Ladies Mile in Queenstown to build 600 build-to-rent homes and apartments.

Major new build-to-rent development to ease Queenstown housing woes

Simplicity Living has bought just over six hectares of land on Ladies Mile to build 600 build-to-rent homes and apartments.

Thu, Aug 14

5:11

Health NZ review finds concerns about workforce shortages, aging infrastructure, and uneven access to diagnostics and urgent care.  

Rural hospitals — the heartbeat in NZ regions — do they need resus?

Health NZ review finds concerns about workforce shortages, aging infrastructure, and uneven access to diagnostics and urgent care. 1News reports in a series on healthcare in the regions.

Sat, Aug 2

4:11

Adam Hall at the Beijing Winter Paralympics.

Familiar faces back for Paralympic Winter Games

Adam Hall and Corey Peters continue their terrific form into selection for Italy next year.

Thu, Jul 3

2:04

Skiing sector going from strength to strength after spending over $90m on infrastructure over the past decade.

'This is ridiculous': South Island ski slopes kick into gear

Chair lifts swing into action as the hordes begin arriving for what is hoped to be a bumper ski season.

Sat, Jun 14

2:07

The awards celebrate its golden anniversary with a record number of entries. 

Country music resurges as Gold Guitars strikes golden milestone

It may look like a Swift comeback for the genre — but most of these local legends never went away.

Fri, May 30

2:49

The Ministry for the Environment is aware of around 3,000 legacy dumps across New Zealand which date back nearly 100 years.

Historic landfill clean-up 'headache' gets Budget boost

The Ministry for the Environment is aware of around 3000 legacy dumps across New Zealand, some of which date back nearly 100 years.

Sat, May 24

2:42

The Commerce Commission has declined to look into competition despite the concerns from some regions.

Commerce Commission declines to intervene as regional flight costs soar

In regional airports, most often than not, there is little to no competition for flights from the big centres and often the only choice was the national carrier.

Thu, May 8

2:23

April 2025
Niki Gladding

Queenstown councillor stripped of committee roles after leaking river plan

Niki Gladding revealed a confidential council plan to discharge treated wastewater into the Shotover River.

Tue, Apr 1

March 2025
Roxburgh Cinema is the longest continuously running movie theatre in the Southern Hemisphere.

Outdoor screenings keep movie magic alive in Roxburgh

The central Otago town's cinema, which is the longest continuously running movie theatre in the Southern Hemisphere, was ravaged by fire on Waitangi Day.

Sun, Mar 30

2:15

Concerns grow over proposed use of emergency provisions affecting the popular tourism destination the Shotover River.

Queenstown confirms plan to discharge treated wastewater into river

The move comes after a concerned Queenstown councillor revealed the confidential plan after a behind closed doors workshop last Thursday.

Thu, Mar 27

2:47

Fed Farmers have told hunters to get their duck shooting permits elsewhere to deprive local Fish & Game of the funding. 

Southland Federated Farmers call for Fish & Game boycott

A feud between southern agencies has reached the point that one is calling "the final straw".

Sun, Mar 23

2:21

The treatment ponds, left, alongside the Shotover River near Queenstown.

Queenstown considers discharging treated wastewater into river

Queenstown Lakes District Council made the announcement to councillors on Thursday in a workshop behind closed doors.

Sun, Mar 23

3:28

The Water Services Authority — Taumata Arowai has been monitoring progress on councils drinking water supplies since the Queenstown cryptosporidium outbreak in 2023. 

Race to install critical water treatment systems by end of year

The Water Services Authority — Taumata Arowai has been monitoring progress on councils drinking water supplies since the Queenstown cryptosporidium outbreak in 2023.

Tue, Mar 11

3:04

The journey was a chance for passionate Kiwis, including a well-known face, to rediscover our past on the southernmost continent.

Book from early Antarctic explorer taken to Scott’s Discovery Hut

The journey was a chance for passionate Kiwis, including a well-known face, to rediscover our past on the southernmost continent.

Wed, Mar 5

2:04

February 2025
Stewart Island / Rakiura is a "jewel in the crown" for New Zealand, Southland District Mayor Rob Scott says.

Renewed search for alternative electricity sources on Stewart Island

For decades, Rakiura has relied heavily on diesel generators to power the township.

Sun, Feb 23

2:17

New technology uses four million lasers, and six cameras to scan and snap pictures of trees along each side of Gore’s streets.

New tree-mapping technology rolled out in Gore

The device was described as an MRI scanner for trees as it uses technology to map and identify vulnerabilities more accurately than traditional methods.

Mon, Feb 17

2:30

Police back at the homicide scene in Lake Hāwea with scientists from the ESR yesterday.

Lake Hāwea homicide: Husband charged with woman's murder

61-year-old Robert White is charged with the murder of Karen White.

Wed, Feb 12

Infrastructure plans have stalled as operators wait on a decision from the Government on signing off the multi-million dollar project tasked with future-proofing the tourist destination.

Plans stall in future proofing tourist infrastructure at Milford Sound

Tourism operators want more certainty on the future of Milford Sound-Piopiotahi after years of waiting for a decision on a multi-million dollar infrastructure plan.

Sun, Feb 9

2:38

January 2025
A 1km stretch of road is now 18 months behind schedule and $40m over budget.

Queenstown's mixed feelings on its $130m 'road to nowhere'

The 1km stretch of road has been delivered 18 months behind schedule and $40m over budget.

Fri, Jan 31

2:27

The multimillion-dollar system's designed to help stop a plane in its tracks in an emergency.

Queenstown Airport to become safer thanks to major upgrade

The multimillion-dollar system's designed to help stop a plane in its tracks in an emergency.

Fri, Jan 17

2:23

An historic homestead on the set of East of Eden being filmed in Ōamaru.

Big names head to Ōamaru for John Steinbeck adaptation

A seven-episode series — based on the Nobel Prize-winner’s classic novel East of Eden — is being made in the South Island region.

Tue, Jan 14

2:24

December 2024
The Motupōhue Adventure Park offers scenic rides through about 26km of tracks at the southern tip of New Zealand’s South Island.

New $1.5m trails put Bluff on the mountain biking map

The Motupōhue Adventure Park offers scenic rides through about 26km of tracks at the southern tip of New Zealand’s South Island.

December 27, 2024

2:22

Critical safety messages Maritime New Zealand wants Kiwis to be aware of around the water. 

Five deadly water safety statistics — and how to survive them

Recreational boating should be the best of summer fun — but the good times can come at an ultimate cost.

December 23, 2024

2:27

International tourists touching down in the town now have a new option before getting familiar with Kiwi roads before even getting behind the wheel.

Queenstown Airport VR driver training could be rolled out wider

International tourists touching down in the town now have a new option before getting familiar with Kiwi roads before even getting behind the wheel.

December 12, 2024

2:14

Queenstown-based reporter Jared McCulloch went to meet the pair.

Lake Hāwea's festive spirit is the work of two dedicated women

Elizabeth Horrell and Barbara Mackenzie transform their local volunteer-run community centre into a Winter Wonderland.

December 8, 2024

2:35