‘Here piggy piggy’: Man taunted officers while wading in lake
Transient man sentenced to four months in prison after taunting police in Queenstown.
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Rogue camera wrongly issues fines to cars in Queenstown
Several residents and visitors have been caught out after parking there.
Watch: Wild rapids descent gains 46K views and a $1500 fine
Dramatic five-minute video has sequel in Queenstown District Court.
'Chinese whispers' at play with gang rumours at top resort
There are no signs gangs are establishing in Queenstown, say police.
One dead after serious crash in Crown Range, Queenstown
The two-vehicle crash happened around 3:20pm this afternoon
'It's getting worse': Taxi boss hits out at 'poachers'
After 40-plus drivers came to town for an event, one taxi boss is seeking legal action.
New fire trucks to replace ageing vehicles at South Island airports
Firefighters from South Island airports trained with four new fire trucks from Austria.
Three Hawker & Roll outlets shut as PwC moves on troubled restaurant chain
Creditors of the chain are to meet before Christmas.
Emergency services responding to incident on Lake Wānaka
A police spokesperson said someone was possibly missing in the water.
Staffing shortages could hamper tourist spending in Queenstown, report warns
Record levels of spending during what's a lucrative ski season might not be repeated.
‘Insane’ price for Queenstown meal as city fills for $20m event
Queenstown got a taste of peak business this weekend.
Bankrupt builder jailed for raping intoxicated sleeping woman
Jaden Melgren jailed six years, four months for raping a sleeping woman.
Tenants evicted from council property amid housing crisis
A Queenstown couple are furious they’re being evicted from their council-owned cabin.
Queenstown resorts bursting at the seams
More than 12,000 people are expected to pour in this weekend.
Overseas visitor numbers growing; Queenstown Airport almost back to pre-Covid volumes
Overseas visitor numbers at Queenstown Airport are almost the same as they were pre-Covid.
Amber-Lee Cruickshank case: Man who gave 'inconsistent' statements to police pursued
Detectives have received new information in investigation into toddler's disappearance.
Planet-friendly tourism: Guilt-free Queenstown experiences
Enjoy a Queenstown holiday that is both environmental and ethical.
Housing crisis continues in Queenstown
The average home value in Queenstown Lakes now sits at $1.7 million.
Popular radio jock’s milestone month
Craig 'Ferg' Ferguson's 30 years behind the microphone.
Time out from One Lane Bridge: What Dominic Ona-Ariki gets up to in Queenstown
Dominic Ona-Ariki from One Lane Bridge shares his favourite Queenstown hangouts.
Small Māori-owned lodge wins major tourism award
The business is one of dozens that were recognised during the encouraging awards event.
Airport staffer injured after attack in Queenstown Airport terminal
Two people were taken to hospital after the violent encounter.
Property: Double-digit house market declines in main centres, new figures show
QV House Price Index shows the average home dropped in value by 3.9 per cent.
The unexpected reason I was almost stranded at Queenstown Airport
This rule could leave travellers stranded if their flight is delayed.
Power company Aurora narrowly avoided court action
Commerce Commission took advice on taking lines company to High Court.
Virgin Australia and AirAsia X are back - will airfares drop?
Summer capacity across the Tasman still well short of pre-pandemic level.
Virgin Australia launches $409 fares as it returns to New Zealand
Thirty months after pulling out of NZ, re-shaped Virgin Australia is back.
'Reduced demand, falling prices': House values still dropping nationwide
Value drops have slowed in the last month but that's no reason to say things are turning.
Arrowdown death: Police make appeal to help identify luggage
Police are hoping his silver suitcase will help them identify where he was staying.
National Geographic tells travellers to visit NZ in 2023 for this one reason
The famous list recommends people visit Aotearoa if they want a certain type of trip.
Major drug bust: 12 people snared in Queenstown dark web operation
A large variety of drugs have been recovered, having been imported for sale locally.
'Fast Eddie' reflects on life, love and facing mortality after terminal diagnosis
"We're fighting a disease that's trying to beat us."
Lady of the lake's birthday cruise: TSS Earnslaw turns 110
A birthday party for the grand old lady of the lake celebrated heritage and the future.
TSS Earnslaw’s 110th birthday in Queenstown
TSS Earnslaw’s 110th birthday celebrations in Queenstown. Video / NZ Herald