'Good practice' to check behind before reversing
'Good practice' to check behind before reversing
It is ''good practice'' for bus drivers to check if anyone is behind their vehicle before reversing, a police crash analyst says.
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Victim called wife to say 'I love you'
‘I felt a big bump’
A US tourist who died after being run over by a bus at Mt Nicholas Station called his wife to tell her "I love you" before he died.
Acquitted of careless driving
Acquitted of careless driving
A Dunedin man was acquitted yesterday after his explanation for a motorcycle crash near Cardrona could not be countered by two German cyclists who were injured.
Festival sticking to four-day format
Festival sticking to four-day format
Queenstown Winter Festival organisers will stick with a shortened format next year, with a new director at the helm.
Lee struck off by institute
Lee struck off by institute
A Queenstown accountant who stole more than $12,000 from two bowling organisations has been struck off by his professional body.
Power supply fault keeps Remarkables shut
Power supply fault keeps Remarkables shut
An electrical fault prevented the Remarkables ski area opening for a second consecutive day yesterday.
New bus system funding confirmed
New bus system funding confirmed
A revamped bus system will be launched in the Wakatipu later this year after funding was confirmed this week.
Skifield possums at it again?
Skifield possums at it again?
For the second time in a fortnight, the Remarkables ski area couldn't open due to a power cut possibly caused by furry saboteurs.
Housing pressures
Housing pressures
Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith says he cannot rule out the Government extending its special housing legislation when it expires in just over two years.
Waste water scheme consultation 'inadequate'
Waste water scheme consultation 'inadequate'
Opponents of a wastewater scheme proposed for Glenorchy have complained to the Office of the Auditor-general that property owners have not been properly consulted.
Residents to be consulted over special housing
Residents to be consulted over special housing
Queenstown residents will be consulted on a proposal to open up Queenstown’s rural gateway for special housing.
They’re barking mad on Coronet
They’re barking mad on Coronet
They came in tutus, bandannas and butterfly wings, just to clear their throats in front of 200 onlookers in Queenstown’s Earnslaw Park.
Festival ceremonies begin with karanga
Ceremonies begin with a karanga
Two waka glided into a candle-lit beach to open the 43rd Queenstown Winter Festival yesterday.
3 face charges after crime spree
3 face charges after crime spree
Three Invercargill men are facing multiple theft charges after a short-lived crime spree in Arrowtown earlier this week.
'Ripped off' over skydives
'Ripped off' over skydives
Queenstown-based online booking company Bookme is helping two Chinese tourists ''ripped off'' by a credit card fraudster.
On-sold skydives prompt police warning
On-sold skydives prompt police warning
Queenstown police are warning people to think twice when buying goods and services on social media websites.
Arrests over thefts from restaurant
Arrests over thefts from Arrowtown restaurant
Three Invercargill men have been arrested for the alleged burglary of a well-known Arrowtown restaurant on Monday evening.
Morgan targets inequality
Morgan targets inequality
New Zealand is being held back by ''exploding inequality'' and social stress that require a radical policy response, Gareth Morgan says.
Town first off rank with 4.5G network
Town first off rank with 4.5G network
Queenstown has become the first town in New Zealand to get a 4.5G mobile data network.
Film set in Otago screens at festival
Film set in Otago screens at festival
Otago film buffs can see a feature film shot in the Queenstown area when the New Zealand International Film Festival rolls into Dunedin in August.