PremiumPremiumTourismTop-end hotel room rates fall amid Govt cost-cuttingPrices drop in two big cities while one tourism hotspot keeps booming.17 Mar 10:13 PM
TravelSmall town, big appetite: The best places to eat and drink in Arrowtown right nowFrom fancy meals to NZ's best lamb you can take home, Arrowtown is a must-do for foodies.12 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandQueenstown drink-driver jailed after head-on crash with pregnant womanMan nearly four times the legal limit when he drove into car driven by pregnant woman.11 Mar 04:52 AM
TravelAll-weather wandering: 5 of the best short walks in QueenstownColder months are coming. Rug up and explore somewhere new on these scenic strolls.08 Mar 04:00 PM
The SelectionThrilling things to do in QueenstownDiscover the best activities to add to your itinerary on your next visit to Queenstown!07 Mar 04:48 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionMitre 10 changes at top: Smith takes over, Dippie steps downRetail chain founded in 1974 about to celebrate 50 years trading in New Zealand this year.03 Mar 09:02 PM
Politics'It's a distraction': PM’s swift U-turn, will pay back $13k in accommodation allowanceLabour says PM 'treating hard-working Kiwis like a bottomless ATM'.01 Mar 04:49 AM
GolfThe Kiwi who reminds Alker of a young Tiger WoodsHigh praise has come from one of New Zealand's best for one of its brightest.28 Feb 05:30 PM
CompaniesReceivers appointed to Queenstown Views Villas, Carlin HotelDecision made after rags-to-riches founder Kevin Carlin died suddenly.25 Feb 11:57 PM
New ZealandHitchhikers blaze a trail on the 'Road to Help'A Te Awamutu pair have come up with a novel way to raise funds.23 Feb 05:30 PM
ConstructionSkyCity names new interim CEO, profit drops amid scrutinyThe hunt for a permanent CEO continues, but interim boss appointed.21 Feb 08:11 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWill new ministers push back over 'incoherent' $16.5m plan to stop Milford Sound over-tourism?Tourism Minister says some of the Milford Opportunities Project plans are 'incoherent'.21 Feb 04:00 PM
GolfNZ Open boasts strong Kiwi field despite Fox withdrawalThere is still plenty of local talent in the NZ Open field.20 Feb 11:02 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesQueenstown Airport passenger numbers up on pre-Covid, pays $5.3m dividendCompany benefits from strong demand for transtasman travel.20 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesWhere hotel prices have fallen most in NZFigures show a big surge in room supply is pushing prices down in some cities.20 Feb 02:55 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careLower property sales hit Winton Land revenue, net profitCEO cites 'challenging economic environment and property market'.19 Feb 08:13 PM
New Zealand'Yikes': Queenstown rental requires tenant to share bed with flatmateThe advertisement says the bedmate is 'clean' and 'always busy with work'.18 Feb 06:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFlying dogs: From chained and starving, to bliss in QueenstownAbandoned and neglected dogs on death row start new lives in the South Island.17 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentKiwi director Taika Waititi casts another Hollywood superstar - SpyAward-winner Amy Adams is set to star in the new NZ production.16 Feb 12:34 AM
New ZealandBay owner enjoying winning run by Chapinteel in the South IslandRoundup of the week's racing.15 Feb 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRescue dogs find new homes in QueenstownPaws Restart dog rescue founder Tania Dicks-Maurice rehomes neglected North Island dogs in Queenstown and Christchurch. Video / Alex BurtonWatch13 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Put a nail through your skull': Builder who threatened foreman awarded $9kThe colleagues' argument began over the volume of music and the use of a pencil.13 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Abhorrent': Offender caught filming men in showers avoids jailThe offender was caught after one man saw the cellphone sticking above a shower door.12 Feb 08:07 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionProperty Insider: Apartment ‘hell’ in new series; magic behind early highway fix; Chinese exodusOwners spent about $15m trying to fix The Ridge apartments: it's stripped out, empty.05 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelRich-listers love Ayrburn Queenstown, but is it worth the splurge?Review: With a $186 T-Bone and modest extravagance, it is certainly a compelling case.01 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandQueenstown cocaine dealer loses name suppressionA former mortgage broker earned between $17k and $29k over 14 months from dealing.31 Jan 08:06 PM
New ZealandHigh-profile NZ musician bailed on family violence chargesHe was granted interim name suppression today, citing potential reputational damage.30 Jan 04:42 AM
New Zealand'Unprovoked attack' leaves bouncer with broken eye socketThe altercation took place after the intoxicated man was refused entry to the bar.17 Jan 08:05 PM
New ZealandFraudster's friends skied for free at CardronaA Cardrona ski area worker used her position to fraudulently obtain ski passes.16 Jan 11:24 PM
New ZealandKiwi saxophonist wows Queenstown crowd with epic Coldplay cover'It was just the right vibe': Queenstown busker's magic moment.15 Jan 03:17 AM
GolfKiwi golfing icons return to home turf for NZ OpenThe tournament at Millbrook Resort tees off in late February.15 Jan 01:09 AM
New ZealandFergburger to open FergbutcherFergburger has bought its meat supplier and will be converting it into a retail butchery.11 Jan 07:40 PM
New ZealandAlert after exotic fish caught in Lake DunstanAnglers are asked to be on the lookout and report any sightings.10 Jan 11:16 PM
Banking and financeUp or down? What new agency figures tell us about Auckland's housing market'Median sales price at $1,045,000 was the highest for any month in 2023.' - Peter Thompson09 Jan 10:35 PM
