New ZealandTravel envy? How the world reacted to 'exciting' NZ-Aussie travel bubbleNZ has been the world's envy over our Covid status. Now they've reacted to our new bubble.06 Apr 06:36 AM
New ZealandTravel bubble reaction: Relief for South Island as winter looms'I think every plane will be full from Australia to Queenstown.'06 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Complete cretins': Queenstown mayor hits out at disorderly behaviourA video shows hundreds of people flooding into Queenstown mall at midnight.05 Apr 07:06 PM
New ZealandGreat Easter Bunny Hunt takes out almost 12,000 rabbitsThe message couldn't be clearer: only one bunny's welcome in Otago at Easter.04 Apr 09:21 PM
TravelLUMA returns to light-up Queenstown low seasonFor the first time the international arts show is designed by Kiwis, for Kiwis.04 Apr 06:19 PM
Travel'Welcome to Rollover Alley': Off road in Gibbston ValleyJetboats and 4WD provide the adrenaline rush in this South Island playground.03 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Easter chaos in Queenstown after bars close at midnightPeople could be seen climbing trees and damaging lampposts.03 Apr 09:57 PM
TourismTourism NZ forecasts $1b boost if transtasman bubble opensAussies are already making plans to visit in the lead-up to Tuesday's travel announcement.03 Apr 08:02 PM
BusinessDeveloper who owes $1m to contractors selling luxury apartments"We bent over backwards to help him," one creditor says.01 Apr 07:57 PM
Travel'A lot of competition': Queenstown accommodation for less than $20 a nightThe NZ Hostel Association says prices are down about 50 per cent.31 Mar 11:31 PM
New ZealandSalvation: Tourism Infrastructure Fund reopened - hardest hit regions getting priorityThe fund was established in 2017 and last allocated money in 2019.31 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandPower bills set to rise in SouthAurora is trying to recoup costs for planned infrastructure upgrades.30 Mar 08:23 PM
New ZealandFather jailed for rape, sexual abuse of his childrenThe man must serve at least four years in jail before he can be considered for parole.29 Mar 01:45 AM
Business'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.'26 Mar 03:52 AM
BusinessQueenstown mayor pushes for solution to labour woes'There are all these people in Queenstown looking for work … but we can't hire them.'26 Mar 03:05 AM
New ZealandFreedom camping group taking Queenstown council to courtThe NZMCA alleges the council failed to provide areas self-contained campervans could go.24 Mar 06:21 PM
New ZealandDrop-in sessions to ease tensions with community over Tarras airport planChristchurch International Airport plans to open an airport on 750ha of land near Tarras.23 Mar 06:53 PM
TravelWaiting to exhale: A 'life-changing' women's wellness retreat in OtagoA challenging weekend brings joyful rewards for Travel Editor Stephanie Holmes.23 Mar 03:26 AM
New ZealandFire crews at large house fire in WanakaFire crews are at a large house fire in Wanaka early this morning.21 Mar 04:48 PM
New ZealandInvestigation launched, operations suspended after jet-boat accidentEmergency services were on the scene of the jet boat crash.21 Mar 07:12 AM
New ZealandNZ needs 'high value' tourists post-Covid-19 - Tourism MinisterStuart Nash is considering raising the levy overseas tourists pay to enter the country.19 Mar 06:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOlympics'Extra special': New Zealand's most successful skier on Robinson's riseKiwi alpine skier Alice Robinson is considered by a world best to be the next big thing.18 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandQueenstown protest canned after good Aussie travel bubble newsRally at event Tourism Minister will address axed after travel bubble news.18 Mar 03:10 AM
New ZealandReports on the death of Queenstown 'premature' - Tourism MinisterA recent survey found about 60 Queenstown businesses expected to close in three months.17 Mar 06:48 PM
New ZealandFamily deported over food voucher scamA Cromwell family has been ordered to return to the Philippines.16 Mar 04:30 AM
New ZealandUrgent plea to Govt for skifield workersWithout the workers, some ski areas will not be able to operate at all.16 Mar 12:09 AM
New Zealand'Please be kind': Queenstown businesses respond to online hateThe town has gone from being tourism's crown jewel to a community facing vitriol.15 Mar 06:49 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall Business'This town is dying': Tenants beg for help as Richlister landlord takes hard lineThe tenants of a Queenstown richlister landlord fear bankruptcy because of high rents.12 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismJim Boult: Please stop bagging Queenstown and look at the realityOpinion: Communities dependent upon tourism and hospitality are paying a hefty price.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Food truck catches fire near QueenstownHelicopters were put on standby and five fire trucks sent after alarm raised.12 Mar 06:47 AM
New Zealand'Monstrosity': Stoush over hotel sign in Queenstown'We don't need to turn [the area] into Times Square — it's the thin edge of the wedge.'12 Mar 04:42 AM
Small BusinessA third of Queenstown businesses 'won't make it to winter'Bleak outlook for the next three months in New Zealand's hardest hit region.10 Mar 05:54 PM
PropertyAucklander pays 'shocking number' for Queenstown house after Face Time tourSpike in investors on the hunt for Queenstown properties.09 Mar 06:50 PM
New Zealand'Meet a Muslim': National roadshow ahead of mosque attacks anniversary'Ignorance leads to misunderstandings,' says imam touring NZ.07 Mar 11:03 PM
