New ZealandTouchdown: Excitement as Auckland flights return to tourist townQueenstown Airport staff expect about 1500 hundred passengers from Auckland today.15 Dec 01:26 AM
New ZealandTeen admits falling asleep at wheel before double-fatal crashThe 17-year-old appeared via audiovisual link in the Dunedin Youth Court yesterday.13 Dec 07:19 PM
AirlinesAuckland's border reopening: 7500 booked to fly outTop three destinations are Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown.13 Dec 06:21 PM
TravelEscape from Auckland: Queenstown readied for arrivalsAbout 6000 relieved Aucklanders booked to touch down in tourist mecca in first week.13 Dec 05:03 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 cat crisis in QueenstownThere's been an increase in abandoned cats in the city.12 Dec 09:34 PM
New ZealandNew hospital officially opens in QueenstownThe Southern Cross Central Lakes Hospital opened on Friday.12 Dec 07:58 PM
New ZealandEmergency services responding to incident near QueenstownThe incident happened at a Ferry Hill Dr address at Lower Shotover.12 Dec 06:26 AM
New Zealand'Great recognition': Queenstown mayor proud to display vaccination awardQueenstown-Lakes was the first region to reach 90 per cent full vaccination.10 Dec 01:25 AM
New ZealandMore isolation spaces being secured in QueenstownFacilities being lined up in case a holidaymaker turns up infected with the virus.09 Dec 05:02 PM
New ZealandResource consent approved for massive Wanaka film studio developmentThe $280 million development could create 6000 jobs across New Zealand.08 Dec 01:30 AM
New ZealandDHBs prepare mini-MIQs for visiting casesTwo motel units in Queenstown 'not enough' with Aucklanders on the way, says mayor.07 Dec 04:53 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionQueenstown's billion-dollar 'Alpine Britomart' fast-track bidResidential, hospitality, and retail precinct planned for CBD. 06 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandQueenstown developer's lockdown breach 'simply an oversight'Min Yang, 42, admitted breaching lockdown rules in court this morning.06 Dec 02:05 AM
TravelWeird and wonderful: Out of the ordinary ways to see New ZealandInnovative ways are needed to discover what lies in, on and under Aotearoa.04 Dec 12:45 AM
Business'Just been dumped': Dark times predicted for Queenstown without wage subsidyQueenstown qualified for subsidies while Auckland was in Alert Level 4.02 Dec 08:59 PM
New ZealandQueenstown council disappointed frontline staff threatenedIt will be a requirement for people to use their My Vaccine Pass to enter most facilities.02 Dec 07:25 PM
TravelHave dog, will travel: Pet-friendly hotels around New ZealandDon't leave your best friend behind this summer.29 Nov 11:55 PM
New ZealandTraffic lights call: South Island reacts to orangeWest Coast mayor relieved they aren't being "punished" in lead-up to Christmas.29 Nov 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Don't panic': Queenstown's Covid-19 plan revealedPeople from out of town will be looked after by a clinicians network.28 Nov 06:33 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelDitch the kennels and invite your dog on holidayFind an NZ family-friendly holiday where the dog is welcome too.28 Nov 05:30 AM
New Zealand'Best news ever': Dog located after 18 days missingLani missing while being transported from Kaitaia to her new home in Queenstown.28 Nov 05:21 AM
New ZealandTemperature boost expected as rain hits West CoastSome rain was expected for Buller and Westland in the coming days but not as severe.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCentral Otago residential project coming to fruition$12million in sales is already under contract.26 Nov 12:02 AM
TravelHole in one: Young golf star shares the two best cities to tee off inGo for the golf, stay for the burgers.23 Nov 09:49 PM
New ZealandMan dies while rafting with group in QueenstownPolice are making enquiries in relation to his death on behalf of the coroner.23 Nov 09:47 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCommission fight for $586,500 after $34m Glenorchy salesTwo of NZ's most expensive properties sold in 2021 - but the commission?23 Nov 06:28 PM
New ZealandStonewood: Queenstown mayor, founder settle legal action for $3.5mLiquidators alleged they continued trading while the companies were insolvent.22 Nov 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFrom humble food truck to feeding Benedict CumberbatchAfter starting a mobile food service a van, an Auckland couple now cater to movie stars.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive: New Covid cases from Kaitāia to Wellington, particular fears for NorthlandCases continue to emerge across the North Island.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandQueenstown mayor: 'If Aucklanders can holiday here, why not Aussies?'The transtasman bubble was described as a light at the end of a grim tunnel.19 Nov 07:33 AM
New ZealandHave you been here? Today's Covid locations of interestSome linked locations are in Tokoroa, Matamata, Bethlehem, Hamilton and Mt Maunganui.19 Nov 06:31 AM
New ZealandTwo more regions reach 90 per cent full vaccination, bringing total to threeThey closely followed Queenstown-Lakes which reached the target on Wednesday.19 Nov 12:31 AM
New ZealandRemarkables ski field expansion outlined, including 1.4km-long chairliftNZSki is looking to expand the skiable terrain from 385 hectares to more than 900.18 Nov 07:48 PM
New ZealandQueenstown gas leak: Two people treated at luxury hotelEmergency services were called to the hotel this morning.17 Nov 09:42 PM