New ZealandTwo seriously injured after car flips in Queenstown crashPolice, fire and ambulance have all responded to the incident on Lake Esplanade.27 Oct 05:43 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Why a two-way transtasman bubble is vital for tourismLittle progress on transtasman bubble is hurting business, a Queenstown pilot says.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandReport of missing paraglider a false alarmPolice found the paraglider, thought to be missing, at his home.23 Oct 01:04 AM
New ZealandOur young, drunk emergency room patientsThe busiest times for alcohol-related cases were Saturday nights and Sunday mornings.22 Oct 07:41 PM
New ZealandChild hit by car near Queenstown schoolThe child was taken to hospital with moderate injuries.20 Oct 09:28 PM
New ZealandQueenstown in line for driverless public shuttle trialQueenstown is joining forces with Xero to explore driverless shuttle options.19 Oct 10:43 PM
New ZealandHorror bus crash driver appeals convictionThe driver admitted careless driving after a woman and a child lost limbs in the accident.19 Oct 08:18 PM
New ZealandElection 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPsWho are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.18 Oct 04:45 AM
New ZealandElection Day weather divide: Mostly fine in North Island, rain in the SouthVoters can expect mostly fine weather in North Island; umbrellas, coats needed in South.16 Oct 07:30 PM
TravelQueenstown Lord of the Rings location reopens to publicThese film-famous backdrops will open again to the public, after 11 years.15 Oct 10:34 PM
New ZealandQueenstown's LOTR site Deer Park Heights set to reopenIt will be the first time in 11 years the Lord of the Rings site opens to the public.15 Oct 10:04 PM
New ZealandQueenstown-Lakes speed limits set to dropThe new speed limit in urban areas will go from 50kmh to 40kmh.14 Oct 08:32 PM
New ZealandCommunities split over free school lunchesFull list: Which schools will get free school lunches?11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree school lunches: Wellington and South IslandFull list: Who gets free school lunches in Wellington and the South Island.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'He could have drowned': Trio save man from toiletThe men went into action when another patron joked that "there's someone dead in there".07 Oct 04:36 PM
New Zealand$275,000 fine over serious-injury roller crashCompany ordered to pay $275,000 for its part in a heavy roller crash.06 Oct 02:08 AM
AirlinesPrevious owner buys back chopper firm from Ngāi Tahu HoldingsA Queenstown helicopter company has been sold back to its former owner.06 Oct 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelWhere to eat, drink and sleep in QueenstownWhere to find fancy cocktails, luxurious suites, and snow-capped mountain views.03 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandSnow wonder! Brace for more wintry weatherHeaviest snowfalls in years blanket Otago and Southland for start of school holidays.28 Sep 05:46 PM
New ZealandWatch: Queenstown local skis down her street in shorts and a T-shirtNatalie Urbani said she hadn't been able to ski in this area since the 90s.28 Sep 02:41 AM
New ZealandStormy Sunday: Gales, heavy rain, 1350 lightning strikes, harbour bridge could closeAuthorities are taking no chances with Auckland Harbour Bridge as gales threaten.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighter and three others in hospital after apartment blaze lights up QueenstownEmergency teams rushed to fight the fire that flared up at 2am today.18 Sep 07:30 PM
New ZealandSouth Island business owners plead for level 1: 'There are no cases down here'Current restrictions have caused confusion for customers and the South Island wants change13 Sep 08:52 PM
New ZealandShe moved a car on to the street and was charged with drink driving. Why she escaped convictionNursing student caught drink-driving after moving car.12 Sep 07:06 AM
New Zealand'Sense of betrayal': Till theft guts colleaguesA Queenstown Cookie Time store manager stole nearly $2000 over a five-month period.12 Sep 03:16 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessBusiness Hub: Restaurateur learns hard Covid-19 lessonsFleur Caulton learned hard lessons when Covid crippled her restaurants almost overnight.11 Sep 05:50 AM
TravelQueenstown mayor wants 'excessive' flight precautions eased before holidaysSocial distancing rules on flights should be reconsidered, Queenstown mayor says.10 Sep 03:39 AM
New ZealandCovid leads to concerns over elder abuse, youth drug takingAbuse and drug-use are two issues raised in a new social care report for Queenstown.03 Sep 03:31 AM
New ZealandHipkins: Aucklanders shouldn't be going to Queenstown for conferences'We are asking Aucklanders to continue to take their alert level restrictions with them.'02 Sep 02:28 AM
New ZealandWatch: 5 new Covid cases, Collins v Ardern in ParliamentThree are in the community. All linked to the Mt Roskill mini cluster.02 Sep 02:06 AM
EmploymentStaff meeting turns ugly: Worker chased out of office by boss wins $50kThe boss says he wanted to make sure the worker 'left safely' after a dispute.01 Sep 06:27 PM
New ZealandAucklanders should be banned from leaving their region - top health expertQueenstown tech conference organiser says the event is not a "social gathering".01 Sep 06:07 PM
New ZealandFunding row: 'You can't say to people, go to Methven or Timaru'New $10m fund for private training providers favours regional schools.01 Sep 06:25 AM
TravelGO NZ: A first-timer's guide to QueenstownThe chance to visit a tourist hotspot for the first time gives a big sense of perspective.01 Sep 12:00 AM
