New ZealandQueenstown drug bust: 6 arrested, $125k of MDMA seizedSix people have been arrested after several search warrants were executed by police.09 Dec 05:42 AM
TourismWealthy tourists lining up to return to Queenstown - luxury operatorsFirms catering to high-end travellers struggle to hold on as keen clients are kept out.06 Dec 11:50 PM
New ZealandQueenstown could have its own mosque by next weekA final fundraising push puts the area's growing Muslim community in reach of its goal.04 Dec 10:47 PM
TravelQueenstown empty over Christmas, holidays no cheaperWith only three weeks 'til Christmas over two thirds of lake baches remain empty04 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandVisa decision 'cruel, grossly unfair'The decision is currently under appeal.02 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandSouth suffers the worst of unemployment caused by Covid-19The Queenstown Lakes district has been the hardest hit.01 Dec 11:43 PM
Business'The party is over': Queenstown is a tourist town with no touristsWe need to talk about Queenstown, writes chef and restaurateur Darren Lovell.30 Nov 05:35 AM
New ZealandDramatic afternoon for raft rescuersA group of seven had to be rescued after their raft overturned.29 Nov 07:59 PM
LifestyleIntroducing the Hacketts: Bungy king marries 'perfect match'Stars aligned for Kiwi couple 30 years after they first met.26 Nov 10:15 PM
New ZealandPilot may have flown too fast, used his phone before fatal crashMatthew Wallis was killed when his helicopter crashed into Lake Wanaka in 2018.26 Nov 08:21 PM
New ZealandAirport bid 'predatory activity'Christchurch International Airport Ltd's (CIAL) has plans for an airport in Tarras.25 Nov 08:19 PM
AgribusinessRemarkables Station gifted to trust for 'all New Zealanders to enjoy'The 'beautifully presented' 900ha property has been in the Jardine family for a century.24 Nov 10:25 PM
New ZealandMuch-needed economic boost: Queenstown marathon draws in thousandsAround 11,000 runners descended on Queenstown for Saturday's marathon.23 Nov 12:26 AM
New ZealandBlackberry cushion may have saved man after fall from cliffIt is not yet known how the accident occurred but the man was able to call for help.22 Nov 08:25 PM
New ZealandMan seriously injured, rescued after Queenstown cliff fallThe tricky retrieval took several hours.21 Nov 08:32 PM
All BlacksRevealed: NZ Govt feared public backlash to hosting Rugby ChampionshipOfficials backed Rugby Championship hosting but raised concerns over "perceived bias"20 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBringing Kiwis to Queenstown for their OE'Kiwi OE' will provide workers guaranteed jobs and accommodation in the hope they'll stay.20 Nov 12:30 AM
New ZealandSell-out of Queenstown 'sugar bowl' chairs to lift local charitiesThe $150 sugar bowl chairs were sold within hours on Friday morning.19 Nov 11:53 PM
New ZealandMarathon effort to honour slain police officerAbout 35 in the Run with Matt group will take on the Queenstown half marathon together.19 Nov 08:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand$50m Queenstown farm for the super rich on sale with its own heli-skiingOne of Queenstown's most spectacular high country farms has hit the market.17 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandQueenstown wins international travel awardQueenstown beat Auckland, Cairns, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney for the honour.12 Nov 10:17 PM
New ZealandQueenstown buyers told not to get building inspections - agentSome agents "should be locked up or fired" for negligent advice, industry insider says.12 Nov 09:34 PM
New ZealandFlying in the face of reason or not?Christchurch International Airport wants to develop a new airport on farmland at Tarras.11 Nov 08:34 PM
BusinessQueenstown resort transforms for global Xbox launchQueenstown has transformed into 'Greenstown' to launch the Xbox Series X and S.10 Nov 12:47 AM
New ZealandQueenstown arrest disrupts national meth supply - policeA 31-year-old man was arrested on Friday after a two-month-long investigation.09 Nov 01:13 AM
New ZealandMassey stabbing: '12 wounds in less than a minute' - Crown'Like a hunter stalking his prey that morning': Crown says stabbing gratuitous, planned.09 Nov 12:08 AM
RetailQueen St schools and shops close as Covid bitesA sixth Queen St campus is closing and 40 Queen St shops are now vacant.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMassey stabbing: Brutal killing culmination of evil plan, Crown claims'I might go to prison but she'll be dead.'05 Nov 04:08 AM
New ZealandFormer MP Hamish Walker finds new careerHe says it's a case of "returning to my roots".04 Nov 11:10 PM
New ZealandMassey murder-accused describes downward spiral after messy divorceStabbing accepted but murderous intent denied as ex-husband gives evidence.04 Nov 09:49 PM
New ZealandBus-crash horror: The girl who lost her arms - first-aider's message of hopeShe believes girl has what it takes to overcome what life has thrown at her.31 Oct 09:05 PM
New ZealandNZDF divers dropped in for Antarctica ice surveyKiwi crew bracing for extreme cold.29 Oct 09:17 PM
TourismTourism NZ boss Stephen England-Hall quits for top job at WayfareLeaving after four years for new job in a big private tourism business.28 Oct 04:43 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall Business'Decimated': Auckland tourism operators hurting from closed bordersTour company says operators in Auckland by far worst hit by Covid-19.27 Oct 04:00 PM
