TravelZip, cycle and dart through Otago in these family travel dealsWe bring you the best travel deals going.13 Oct 11:16 PM
New ZealandGreen light given to businesses for rapid antigen Covid-19 testsBig businesses have been granted an exemption to import and introduce rapid antigen tests.13 Oct 10:17 PM
New ZealandChristchurch family expand hotel portfolio with latest purchaseThe family have been looking for a suitable hotel in the centre of the city for some time.12 Oct 09:40 PM
New ZealandPolice called after man flies from Whangārei to QueenstownMan took a commercial flight to Wellington and then flew on to Queenstown on Sunday.12 Oct 05:48 PM
New ZealandMan who flew from Whangarei to Queenstown without travel exemption probed by policeInvestigation underway after man allegedly travelled to Queenstown without exemption.12 Oct 12:31 AM
New ZealandQueenstown developer denies lockdown breachMin Yang, 41, has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.11 Oct 11:23 PM
New Zealand'I thought I was going to die': Man avoids jail after violent home invasionThe 60-year-old offender is a former New Zealand Army major.11 Oct 09:49 PM
New ZealandSpring storm: Snow, thunderstorms and strong winds batter South IslandSnow has blanketed Tekapo with temperatures dropping to just 1C.11 Oct 09:44 PM
New ZealandQueenstown property sells for eye-popping priceThe house sits on a 339 square metre section.11 Oct 06:59 PM
New Zealand'Malicious assaults': Man's sustained abuse of ex-girlfriendJamin Kane Beattie narrowly avoids jail for repeated, violent attacks and threats.11 Oct 05:33 PM
TravelGain a local's insight into the best things to see, do and eat in QueenstownA Queenstown tour driver reveals his favourite hangouts and things to do in the area.10 Oct 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Ripped apart': Lightning strike destroys plinth atop mountainA climber noticed the plinth was missing on September 30 after a series of bad weather.08 Oct 01:26 AM
New ZealandVaccination top town: Dunedin still tops, but Auckland cracks top 10 and laggard Ōtorohanga moving upDemand so high in one slow-coach town yesterday jabs almost ran out, mayor says.07 Oct 11:28 PM
New ZealandRhythm and Alps festival-goers must be vaccinatedOrganisers are urging festival-goers to get vaccinated now, not in December.07 Oct 08:51 PM
New ZealandVaccination by area: Which parts of NZ are lagging behind?Find out how your suburb's vaccination levels compare.07 Oct 02:18 AM
TravelSpend Easter in a luxury Rarotonga retreat in our best travel dealsWe bring you the best travel deals going.06 Oct 10:14 PM
New ZealandQueenstown tops 90% with at least one jab, free food on offer for vaccinationsThe South Island is leading the way in full vaccination despite having no Covid cases.06 Oct 08:16 PM
New ZealandThe 90% Project: The city that's toppled Kaikōura as vaccination Top TownThis city also has the third-lowest population of unvaccinated people at 13 per cent.06 Oct 06:04 PM
New ZealandTop six districts for vaccination all in South Island but hurdles remainAs of Monday, Central Otago had 57.1 per cent of its eligible population fully vaccinated.04 Oct 07:34 PM
Business'Devastating': South Island businesses frustrated at lack of level change"I'm not sure I can see the justification for not dropping us to level 1" - hospo head.04 Oct 06:14 AM
New ZealandSouth Island leading the way in Covid vaccination despite zero casesTop six districts with the most fully vaccinated people all in the South Island.04 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandFarmer who contracted Covid-19 urges public to get vaccinatedRobyn Pannett caught Covid-19 last year & is still feeling the impact of the virus today.03 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandThe 90% Project: Who will be Top Town of the Covid vaccine rollout?How does your town compare with the rest of the country on vaccination?01 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelAlpine adventure on a Fiordland heli-tour and top travel dealsWe bring you the best deals going.29 Sep 11:28 PM
New ZealandQueenstown Airport CEO takes pay cutA base salary with potential bonuses takes his potential salary to $570,000.29 Sep 11:14 PM
New ZealandParaglider fined $1500 for tandem flight offerHe offered a flight to a woman for $100 without a commercial operator's certificate.28 Sep 12:15 AM
New Zealand'Appalled': Queenstown tourism giant may take legal action against shareholderIt follows the shareholders' "incorrect" comments to the Otago Daily Times.26 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandCoronet Peak ends season after Covid disruptionThe ski area was open for 65 days this year compared to the usual 100.26 Sep 07:13 PM
New ZealandWatch: Car rolls 400m into Lake WakatipuIt is unclear whether the handbrake was left off or what has happened.23 Sep 11:03 PM
TravelUber for you? Four airports connect with rideshare appQueenstown, Palmerston North, New Plymouth and Nelson airports team up with Uber.23 Sep 03:01 AM
SportMIQ for athletes: Government warned of public backlashOverseas sports players are able to enter NZ using border exemptions for critical workers.22 Sep 08:52 PM
New Zealand$4.45 million being spent to make Lakes Hayes swimmable againThe 280ha lake has suffered from a build-up of nutrients from human activity.22 Sep 08:50 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsLockdown barely dents consumer confidence, young stay most upbeatSurvey finds many households said that their financial position has improved.21 Sep 05:30 AM
New ZealandJudith Collins admits she ran afoul of mask rule during icecream outingDeputy Leader Shane Reti and local MP Joseph Mooney were also filmed not wearing masks.20 Sep 06:42 AM
