PropertyExpat from Hong Kong pays $2.25m for piece of dirt in ArrowtownStrong competition for empty site.27 Jun 05:29 PM
New Zealand'Safety first': Queenstown Mardi Gras cancelled due to severe rainThe site damage from days of continuous rain was deemed "too severe" to be safely managed.26 Jun 03:31 AM
New Zealand'Gutted' Skiers cancel trip due to NSW Covid-19 outbreakSome Queenstown Lakes ski fields have been flooded with cancellations, due to outbreak25 Jun 08:44 PM
New ZealandHeli-skiing death: Coroner renews calls for helicopter cockpit video recordersAuckland businessman fatally crushed on snowy mountain summit.25 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHendo company evicts Gibbston Valley tenant'Half his body was inside the door. She told him to leave. She tried to close the door.'23 Jun 05:30 AM
New ZealandDuchess battling against extra water permits for Sir Russell Coutts' golf courseThe sailing legend wants to take water from two creeks on the Crown Terrace.22 Jun 07:41 PM
New Zealand'Stop dreaming and go': Today Show in NZ to promote country to AussiesTourism NZ has contributed nearly $200,000 to the project.21 Jun 08:03 PM
New ZealandArrowtown crash: Driver pleads guilty at emotional first court appearanceTully Robinson was charged in relation to Allanah Walker's death last year.20 Jun 11:50 PM
New Zealand'She'll be right': Pilot convicted for knowingly flying with damaged propellerThe plane was carrying six passengers at the time.20 Jun 11:22 PM
New Zealand'Fingers crossed': Skifield boss waiting for mercury, snow to fallThe Queenstown ski area's due to open on Saturday, but that's looking unlikely.17 Jun 08:36 PM
New ZealandHelicopter crash: Mum describes bringing her 'baby home in a body bag'A Queenstown pilot has described bringing her "baby home in a body bag".16 Jun 10:13 PM
Business'A gift to NZ': Tributes for businessman and philanthropist Sir Eion EdgarSir Eion had been fighting pancreatic cancer since last year.14 Jun 04:12 AM
New ZealandFatal helicopter crash 'entirely avoidable', inquest toldTwo men died in the crash in Queenstown in 2015.14 Jun 02:57 AM
New ZealandDriver charged 10 months after fatal Arrowtown crashA 22-year-old woman will appear in court in relation to the death of Allanah Walker.14 Jun 01:30 AM
New Zealand'Extortion': Motorist fumes at $200 fine 'for not drink-driving'Scott alleged three other vehicles stayed in the carpark overnight but were not fined.12 Jun 12:15 AM
New Zealand'Accident preventable'- Jet-boat company in Shotover crash fined heavilyQueenstown jet-boat company has been fined and ordered to pay reparation payments.10 Jun 08:17 PM
New ZealandSkydive tragedy: Double malfunction led to fatal plungeCalifornian tourist Tyler Nii crash-landed into lake - his body was never found.10 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandMan assaulted in drug deal gone wrong in ski field car parkMan claimed he was assaulted while helping a stranded stranger.08 Jun 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOverseas acts lined up for Ohakune Mardi GrasNZ is 'the only place in the world where you can play to huge crowds'.08 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentLuma festival numbers tipped to top 50,000The Luma Southern Light Project has returned to Queenstown bigger and better.08 Jun 02:26 AM
New ZealandQueenstown Lakes Mayor unconvinced by fluoridation of town's waterJim Boult says he is unsure the region needs it.07 Jun 10:49 PM
TravelAutumn and winter treats in Queenstown and ArrowtownWhat better time and place to explore some of the best food and drink in Aotearoa.05 Jun 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Well involved' house fire at Lake Hayes EstateA fire investigator will be examining the scene.02 Jun 07:14 PM
PoliticsScott Morrison quashes claim of transtasman differences over ChinaPrime Ministers say NZ and Australia are singing from the same song sheet on China.31 May 04:45 AM
PoliticsScott Morrison rejects suggestion NZ has 'sold sovereignty' to ChinaFormal talks between Jacinda Ardern and Scott Morrison are under way in Queenstown.31 May 02:02 AM
PoliticsAustralia PM Scott Morrison arrives in Queenstown to iron out the 'wee devils between us'Covid-19, China, the Pacific and climate change top of the agenda for today's formal talk.30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAustralian PM Scott Morrison arrives in New ZealandIt is the two PMs' first face-to-face meeting since February last year.30 May 03:14 AM
BusinessSnowfall modelling shows scary future for Southern skifieldsThere were audible gasps from snow industry reps as a researcher presented his findings.29 May 02:09 AM
New Zealand'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe windsThe red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.29 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: PMs' challenge to stop Melbourne outbreak ruining the bubbleOPINION: The Melbourne outbreak is the biggest test of the bubble so far - can it hold?28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBig agenda for Ardern/Morrison talks in QueenstownThe two PMs have plenty to talk about, from Covid to climate change to China.28 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentQueenstown's back: New $45m R&D hub risingAiming to attract new people to area, keep and upskill existing residents.28 May 05:30 AM
TravelLeading lights: Angus Muir's guide to Queenstown by nightWith 500 artists, organisers, volunteers, LUMA is the Lakes' biggest art show.27 May 05:56 PM
New ZealandDriver admits killing girlfriend in off-roading crashPassenger Olivia Brown, who died in the crash, was told not to wear a seatbelt.27 May 01:00 AM
