How Queenstown hotels suffered during Covid-19
The South Island town recorded the lowest annual occupancy among big tourist cities.
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Concern transtasman bubble may lure Otago orchard workers to Aussie
There are concerns the lustre of working outside, as winter approaches, is wearing off.
1/10 motorhomes 'caught short' by new containment laws
Over 10 per cent of motorhomes would be caught out by proposed standards.
Bring on the party: Return of Queenstown's Winter Festival
'Welcome to Winter' will run over three days from July 2 to 4.
Climbers killed in fall weren't exceeding their abilities - coroner
Conor Smith and Sarwan Chand died while attempting a route on the south of Marian Peak.
Queenstown rejoices at transtasman bubble news
Hotel room bookings filling up as flights from Australia are confirmed by airlines.
Travel envy? How the world reacted to 'exciting' NZ-Aussie travel bubble
NZ has been the world's envy over our Covid status. Now they've reacted to our new bubble.
Travel bubble reaction: Relief for South Island as winter looms
'I think every plane will be full from Australia to Queenstown.'
'Complete cretins': Queenstown mayor hits out at disorderly behaviour
A video shows hundreds of people flooding into Queenstown mall at midnight.
Great Easter Bunny Hunt takes out almost 12,000 rabbits
The message couldn't be clearer: only one bunny's welcome in Otago at Easter.
LUMA returns to light-up Queenstown low season
For the first time the international arts show is designed by Kiwis, for Kiwis.
'Welcome to Rollover Alley': Off road in Gibbston Valley
Jetboats and 4WD provide the adrenaline rush in this South Island playground.
Watch: Easter chaos in Queenstown after bars close at midnight
People could be seen climbing trees and damaging lampposts.
Tourism NZ forecasts $1b boost if transtasman bubble opens
Aussies are already making plans to visit in the lead-up to Tuesday's travel announcement.
Developer who owes $1m to contractors selling luxury apartments
"We bent over backwards to help him," one creditor says.
'A lot of competition': Queenstown accommodation for less than $20 a night
The NZ Hostel Association says prices are down about 50 per cent.
Salvation: Tourism Infrastructure Fund reopened - hardest hit regions getting priority
The fund was established in 2017 and last allocated money in 2019.
Power bills set to rise in South
Aurora is trying to recoup costs for planned infrastructure upgrades.
Father jailed for rape, sexual abuse of his children
The man must serve at least four years in jail before he can be considered for parole.
'Ha ha ha': Bizarre rant criticising Queenstown prices shocks retailer
'Each time we read about another Queenstown business going belly-up we pop the cork.'
Queenstown mayor pushes for solution to labour woes
'There are all these people in Queenstown looking for work … but we can't hire them.'
Freedom camping group taking Queenstown council to court
The NZMCA alleges the council failed to provide areas self-contained campervans could go.
Drop-in sessions to ease tensions with community over Tarras airport plan
Christchurch International Airport plans to open an airport on 750ha of land near Tarras.
Waiting to exhale: A 'life-changing' women's wellness retreat in Otago
A challenging weekend brings joyful rewards for Travel Editor Stephanie Holmes.
Fire crews at large house fire in Wanaka
Fire crews are at a large house fire in Wanaka early this morning.
Investigation launched, operations suspended after jet-boat accident
Emergency services were on the scene of the jet boat crash.
NZ needs 'high value' tourists post-Covid-19 - Tourism Minister
Stuart Nash is considering raising the levy overseas tourists pay to enter the country.
'Extra special': New Zealand's most successful skier on Robinson's rise
Kiwi alpine skier Alice Robinson is considered by a world best to be the next big thing.
Queenstown protest canned after good Aussie travel bubble news
Rally at event Tourism Minister will address axed after travel bubble news.
Reports on the death of Queenstown 'premature' - Tourism Minister
A recent survey found about 60 Queenstown businesses expected to close in three months.
Family deported over food voucher scam
A Cromwell family has been ordered to return to the Philippines.
Urgent plea to Govt for skifield workers
Without the workers, some ski areas will not be able to operate at all.
'Please be kind': Queenstown businesses respond to online hate
The town has gone from being tourism's crown jewel to a community facing vitriol.
'This town is dying': Tenants beg for help as Richlister landlord takes hard line
The tenants of a Queenstown richlister landlord fear bankruptcy because of high rents.