The blaze tore through an estimated 1350ha of land after burning for three days.
New Zealand
Thu, Oct 8
Erika Rodrigues Coelho, a Brazilian national living in Queenstown, has not been seen since September 18.
Crime and Justice
Wed, Oct 7
The blaze broke out at Walter Peak Station on Tuesday with the battle bringing in five aircraft supporting 23 firefighters for tomorrow's renewed efforts.
Brazilian national Erika Rodrigues Coelho, 47, was reported missing on September 20.
Tue, Oct 6
Brazilian national has not been seen or heard from since September 18 – with her rental car found abandoned on September 21.
Fire and Emergency crews and helicopters equipped with monsoon buckets are responding to a blaze on the 1800m mountain.
A 32-year-old faces multiple charges, ranging from wilful damage and burglary to assaulting first responders and threatening to kill.
Mon, Oct 5
High hopes the series will put this heritage-rich region firmly on the international screen production map.
Entertainment
“Armed police are in attendance out of an abundance of caution with one person in custody,” police said.
Sun, Oct 4
Motorists are advised to expect delays and avoid the area if possible.
The post-mortem examination had been completed, but the results had not established a cause of death.
Fri, Oct 2
Health New Zealand said 48 Southland patients had been transferred to other regions and 13 operations had been cancelled by June 21.
Health
Thu, Oct 1
MetService said a front would move onto the South Island overnight before tracking north across the country over the weekend.
The man said he saw a person walking down the road last night, "arguing", and holding a piece of wood.
Police want to speak to a man seen on a summit track as the search continues for Erika Rodrigues Coelho.
Wed, Sep 30
It's a mineral New Zealand farmers rely on for optimal animal feed, with Stats NZ data showing we imported $26 million worth in July alone.
Environment
Helicopter Line Limited illegally took and sold the crays to hotel guests as part of a luxury tourism experience.
Tue, Sep 29
Clutha District Council said the breather pipe on Titri Rd, in the South Otago township about 40km south of Dunedin, had been deliberately damaged more than once.
An Otago detour route has been closed for repairs less than a week after opening, with residents describing severe pothole damage and safety concerns.
Brazilian national Erika Rodrigues Coelho, 47, was last seen on September 18.
Fri, Sep 25
One region has jumped from an average of $2.85 to $3.31 a litre as global oil supply fears drive prices higher across the country.
The Summer Concert Tour will take over Wānaka’s Three Parks Outdoor Arena on January 30, followed by the Taupō Amphitheatre on January 31.
The first-term councillor said "malicious falsehoods and political attacks" had left him unable to do his current job.
Politics
Thu, Sep 24
MetService said a series of fronts was expected to bring unsettled weather over the coming days, before a stronger system arrived on Sunday.
It comes days after the musician apologised over the fallout from his comments on Gaza.
