New ZealandMystery smoke trail spotted over the RemarkablesNo it wasn't an asteroid. If it was, Queenstown probably wouldn't exist anymore.30 Apr 11:09 PM
TourismCovid 19: Queenstown's Fergburger is backBurger outlet hopes to bring some cheer back into the hard-hit tourist town.30 Apr 07:01 PM
Small BusinessFinancial Times says NZ could be global safe-haven for businesses'If NZ eliminates Covid-19, it will be a better place to do business than New York'.30 Apr 06:42 PM
New ZealandAlexandra man facing court appearance over coughing incidentThe man will appear in court today after allegedly coughing at a woman last week.28 Apr 11:05 PM
AirlinesNo demand at Queenstown so no flights, Govt saysQueenstown Airport wants the chance to restart flights at level 3.28 Apr 08:46 PM
TourismCovid-19 fallout: Skyline Enterprises to cut jobs, tourism towns reach breaking pointAnd a national survey of 547 tourism operators reveals more than 13,000 jobs will go.24 Apr 05:00 PM
Tourism'Chilling': Queenstown goes from richest to one of poorest districtsIn just over a month the Queenstown district has been flipped upside down.24 Apr 12:38 AM
New ZealandQueenstown renters struggling to survive in lockdownQueenstown is facing a new wave of rental challenges.22 Apr 02:22 AM
TravelCovid 19: Sea of rental cars in QueenstownAbandoned rental vehicles a stark image of a tourism sector in doledrums.20 Apr 06:21 PM
New ZealandBrrrr! Snow to fall tonight in lower South IslandIt'll be freezing in the Far South this weekend, but warmer and drier in the north.18 Apr 12:12 AM
New ZealandRevealed: NZ's Covid 19 'hotspots' for targeted testingMore testing is taking place in Auckland, Queenstown, Canterbury and Waikato.17 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandMatamata coronavirus cluster results in deathMan in his 90s linked to Matamata cluster of Covid-19 one of two deaths confirmed today.16 Apr 10:40 PM
New Zealand'Deeply upset': Air NZ flight attendant speaks out as Bluff wedding cluster nears 100 casesNinety-two infections are now linked to each of the two significant clusters.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: 300 random shoppers tested at Pak 'n' Save in QueenstownPop-up site to help determine the level of community transmission.16 Apr 03:10 AM
New ZealandHunker down in lockdown: Easter weather to deteriorate across NZThe golden weather is coming to an wet and chilly end for some.11 Apr 06:30 PM
New ZealandCanterbury's low rate of Covid-19 testing revealedMOH reveals details on Covid-19 tests throughout the country09 Apr 10:28 PM
New ZealandCrisis warning for migrant workers in QueenstownAbout 2000 migrant workers face not having enough money for food after the lockdown.07 Apr 08:59 PM
New ZealandThree arrests in Queenstown drug op as cash, Audi and meth seizedPolice say they are determined to identify and prosecute those who supply illicit drugs.07 Apr 05:47 AM
New ZealandNo release: Parole denied to Arrowtown killer nabbed 16 years after crimeJarrod Mangels who killed his neighbour but was not caught for 16 years, refused parole06 Apr 09:23 PM
New ZealandMates had quiet drinks before lockdown - then found out they had Covid-19The group of young men in Queenstown got together at a friend's house.03 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandBluff wedding cluster now second biggest in countryClusters around the country grow, while others remain steady.03 Apr 01:37 AM
New Zealand'Do we really need to say unacceptable?': Group in lockdown bridge jumpAt least 10 people look to have been involved in the group, clearly not social distancing.02 Apr 06:17 AM
New ZealandAnother 12 cases of Covid-19 from weddingClusters of Covid-19 from Marist College, Matamata pub, Bluff wedding continue to grow.02 Apr 01:40 AM
New ZealandThe region hit hardest: A statistical look at Southern casesA statistical approach to the cases affecting Southland during the lockdown.01 Apr 08:26 PM
EmploymentCoronavirus: Hotel workers' wages cut to $585 a weekHotel workers are being asked to work for only the $585 a week state subsidy.01 Apr 05:42 AM
New ZealandMatamata Covid-19 cluster rises to 37 casesWaikato town's cluster has been linked to a St Patrick's Day celebration.01 Apr 04:06 AM
New ZealandQueenstown hotels could stay closed all yearQueenstown has faced unprecedented drops in tourism and hotels may have to close.31 Mar 09:01 PM
New ZealandWedding party, dementia group in seven new NZ clustersOne cluster has been linked to a rugby tournament in the United States.31 Mar 06:10 PM
New ZealandMoH blunder identifies coronavirus cluster patientsNames of people in two Covid-19 clusters were published on the Ministry of Health website.31 Mar 07:53 AM
New ZealandHikers' celebration turns to lockdown panicCouple walked the length of NZ, now hunkered down for the lockdown.31 Mar 02:40 AM
New ZealandQueenstown nurse tests positive as community transmission investigatedSeveral Lakes District Hospital staff will be tested as a precaution.30 Mar 06:18 AM
New ZealandWas it a party? Just guests enjoying the weather, having a few drinks, insists hostelIt was no party, says hostel ... but Govt rules are clear: contact in same room only!30 Mar 04:24 AM
New ZealandPolice called to 60-person backpacker party in parkPolice commissioner says 'poor advice' for backpackers to decide they were in same bubble30 Mar 12:27 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 coronavirus: Queenstown man serenades locals in lockdown"I want to give people something to enjoy and to have the feeling of being together."28 Mar 01:36 AM
