New Zealand'No light at the end of the tunnel': Hospitality at boiling point in QueenstownQueenstown hospo is suffering from the influx of visitors and staff burnout.27 Aug 09:27 PM
Business'Missing the mark': Budget travellers shouldn't be ignored - businessesTourism Minister Stuart Nash said we won't direct marketing efforts at budget visitors.24 Aug 07:23 PM
TravelRoom check: Wyndham Garden in QueenstownHerald Travel reviews another new hotel opening in Queenstown.17 Aug 06:25 AM
New ZealandQueenstown Airport turned into virtual backpackers as passengers stay overnightGiven the late hour, and capacity issues in Queenstown, accommodation could not be found.10 Aug 08:22 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismAccor-owned Ennismore to open four hotels in NZHope of tourism recovery fuelling expansion of hotels throughout NZ.09 Aug 05:32 AM
New Zealand'Epic skiing': Southern skifields extend seasonsLifts on 'fantastic' snow-blanketed slopes will remain operating into October.08 Aug 07:40 PM
New ZealandFatal crash wouldn't have occurred in any other helicopter: coronerCoroner also calls for black boxes to become mandatory for all helicopters.07 Aug 11:50 PM
LifestyleParty drug capital: Top city for MDMA use in NZ revealedWastewater testing finds the centres flush with meth, cocaine and mollies.07 Aug 06:35 PM
New ZealandSki field blaze: Evacuations as fire tears through Cardrona buildingNo one was injured in this morning's big blaze.05 Aug 07:29 PM
TourismQueenstown hotelier: 'the Americans are coming'Rees Hotel chief executive says the exchange rate with US dollar is driving interest.01 Aug 07:05 PM
New ZealandPair spend night in snow cave after avalanche traps them on mountainDramatic rescue near Queenstown after two people trapped on mountain by avalanche.28 Jul 01:33 AM
New ZealandWastewater tests suggest peak Omicron wave has passedA steady drop in results from wastewater testing in all southern sites - except two.25 Jul 06:38 PM
New Zealand'I could feel my head smash': Victim lucky to survive coward punchPolice release video of coward punch, seek information on attacker.25 Jul 06:34 AM
New ZealandAirport chaos: Flight cancellations leave travellers stranded to end school holidaysTravellers waited for up to four hours today to get new flights scheduled.24 Jul 03:52 AM
New ZealandNon-custodial sentence an 'investment' for Cromwell meth addictA Cromwell woman has been given a chance after being caught dealing methamphetamine.18 Jul 11:54 PM
TravelQueenstown receives 'World's Greatest Places' recognitionThe resort town is the only NZ destination to make the third annual Time Magazine list.15 Jul 10:51 PM
TravelKiwi town booted to top of TIME's Greatest Places by walking milestoneA hiking has booted this Kiwi city to the top of Time magazine's Greatest Places.13 Jul 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesFuel rationing at Queenstown forces 'gas and go' at ChchA small number of Jetstar and Qantas flights were affected.12 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRoyalty, rich-listers and private jets - the elite quietly flooding NZAt least ten private jets a week are now landing at Auckland Airport.10 Jul 03:51 AM
New Zealand'I had no control': Skier caught in avalanche he triggered at Coronet PeakPete Oswald knew he had been complacent about inherent risks.08 Jul 06:25 PM
TravelShotover reveal first electric jetboat as Ngāi Tahu electrify operationsThe roar of the Shotover canyon could soon sound very different as the jets go electric.05 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandHotel boss forced to make beds as Aussies swarm QueenstownDespite the ongoing staffing pressures the tourism industry's recovery is under way.04 Jul 06:00 PM
TourismHospo worker staff crunch: Make jobs better, Immigration Minister saysCritical tourism staff shortage: We're ramping up processing, new Minister says.03 Jul 12:36 AM
Tourism'Dire' staff shortage: NZ hotels offer guests discounts to clean their roomsBurnout and migration backlog: Dire staff situation drives hotels to cut cleaning deals.01 Jul 05:00 PM
TourismNZ recession 'almost certain' - independent economistEconomist predicts where the downturn will hurt most - and how the blow will be softened.28 Jun 05:23 AM
TravelA perfect Queenstown holiday for the snow-averseAn unrepentantly lazy guide to Aotearoa's premier ski destination.20 Jun 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAustralians hunt luxury homes in our southern resort towns'They've worked out through the pandemic they can work from anywhere' - Walker18 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandJacinda Ardern visits Queenstown skifield to mark start of ski seasonHospitality and tourism sectors are grappling with a critical worker shortage.18 Jun 03:43 AM
TravelRoom check: LQ Queenstown by WyndhamLQ Queenstown is a distance from the city centre but close to plenty of shops and cafes.17 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandQueenstown one of the 'worst-affected stations' in national reviewThe resort's not allocated one of the rapid response vehicles being rolled out.15 Jun 11:54 PM
New ZealandQueenstown rejoicing as snow brings relief to businessesThe wintry blast late last week was celebrated in Queenstown.15 Jun 11:38 PM
PropertyKey, McCullum, Obama: Inside the multi-billion-dollar world of golf real estateHigh-end properties next to top-of-the-range courses are highly prized.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Snowmageddon': Lindis Pass reopened, avalanche assessment on Crown RangeOne and a half metres of snow reportedly fell on the Lindis Pass.14 Jun 12:35 AM
TravelMichelle Langstone falls for a Highlander on Otago's love boat'I've always thought the TSS Earnslaw was a novelty ride around the lake... I was wrong.'13 Jun 06:09 PM