Latest from Queenstown
Nadine Higgins: Alternative ways to get on the property ladder
Prices and interest rates have fallen, offering a window to buy homes now.
Bridget Snelling: How financial education can transform NZ's small-business landscape
OPINION: Improving financial literacy is vital for New Zealand's small businesses to grow.
Habitat for Humanity urges law change to unlock more affordable housing
Alan Thorp says at the moment, councils are too scared the move isn’t legal.
'Lots of frost': NZ braces for sub-zero chill, possible 'heavy rain' before Matariki
Much of the South Island is set to plunge below 0C tonight and tomorrow.
The best cosy cabins in New Zealand for a winter getaway
There’s no better time to go off-grid than in the midst of a New Zealand winter.
American Me eyes comeback win in $20,000 Alexandra Park race
American Me hasn't won since May 2022 but is favoured at Alexandra Park.
Thunderstorm threat looms over NZ, downpours for the south
A heavy rain watch is in place for North Otago until this evening.
Society Insider: Chef Al Brown dating businesswoman; Buyers sought to co-own slice of $30m Queenstown hotel
Plus, meet the former St Kent's student fulfilling her Ivy League dreams.
The 17-year-old Queenstown rodeo star off to the US
Zoe Johnston and 4 other Kiwis will compete at the US high school rodeo finals in July.
Wellington leads in income, South Island shines in low unemployment
Wellington now ranks high in housing affordability due to falling prices.
Pedestrian seriously injured on SH8 in Otago
The accident was on State Highway 8, near Roxburgh.
Lotto's detective work tracks down $500k prize winner after ticket lost
The ticket was purchased last June at an Auckland supermarket.
Aucklanders wake to thunderstorms, 5000 lightning strikes overnight
Residents will be inspecting their properties for damage.
'Coldest nights': NZ braces for another bone-chilling night as cold snap continues
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for Porters Pass and the Crown Range Rd.
Where top NZ chefs go for the best winter dining spots
From Sam Low to Simon Levy, NZ’s top foodies and chefs share their favourite winter spots.
Polar blast: Coldest morning of year for many Kiwis
Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch all had their iciest mornings for 2025.
Frosts for Auckland? MetService predicts sub-zero temps for next couple of days
Temperatures are set to fall as low as -7C in some parts of the country.
Swells reach 10m at Wellington Harbour entrance as polar blast hits
There's also been nearly a metre of snow at Mt Hutt, and fire crews rescuing motorists.
On the Up: South Island charity touch rugby festival champions mental health
The festival is taking place in six cities simultaneously on October 10.
'Extraordinary honour': NZ restaurant named in world’s top 100
It's the first time a NZ restaurant has been recognised on the global list.
Inter-island ferry sailings cancelled; heavy snow looms for South Island ahead of cold snap
Both the Interislander and Bluebridge ferry services have cancelled Cook Strait sailings.
Balancing the books: Gisborne councillors debate fairness of new water regulation levy
Councillors opted to absorb costs from the existing water services budget.
Hundreds without power across North Island, road snowfall warnings in South Island
Meanwhile, Fire and Emergency were called to 60 incidents in the upper north.
Society Insider: Batley Burton accidentally hit by husband's car, Spencer family's winery; new rich-list couple
Plus, Sally Ridge's latest reno project.
Thunderstorm warnings across top half of North Island as heavy rain lashes Akl
Warnings of localised flooding, severe gales, waves reaching 6.5 metres and snow.
Bus carrying 17 people rolls in Southland, SH97 closed
The road is shut and emergency crews are redirecting traffic.
Police seek victim of random assault at Queenstown taxi rank
The victim was looking at his phone near the Cookie Time shop at the time of the incident.