Latest from Queenstown

MetService warns of heavy rain for Nelson, Tasman amid flooding

Tasman expects up to 150mm of rain; Nelson forecasts 80-100mm.

Four level boutique hotel and wine bar planned for prime Queenstown location

The hotel will replace a character building that has been on the sight since the 1960s.

Olympic champion Butcher wins kayak cross World Cup gold

The Kiwi won his first World Cup gold in Czechia.

Staying local? Here’s what’s hot in New Zealand

All eyes on Aotearoa this week.

Snow dump hits alpine passes, tornado smashes century-old villa

MetService warns severe weather will continue, with more thunderstorms on the horizon.

'Uber in the sky': Can competing gondolas fix Queenstown's traffic woes?

Two $200m-plus aerial transit proposals are promising a unique fix.

Inside the new luxury eatery blending Central Otago's history and cuisine

Fine dining restaurant is a nod to gold mining history and Chinese immigrants of the area.

Eleven homes damaged by overnight tornado as the south braces for snow dumps

Icy temperatures and inland snow are forecast for holiday spots on Sunday.

Kiwi chef reveals most surprising foodie region in Aotearoa

The chef chats to Herald Travel about unforgettable foodie experiences in Aotearoa.

Nadine Higgins: Alternative ways to get on the property ladder

Prices and interest rates have fallen, offering a window to buy homes now.

Bridget Snelling: How financial education can transform NZ's small-business landscape

OPINION: Improving financial literacy is vital for New Zealand's small businesses to grow.

Aoraki/Mt Cook alpine rescue team suspended for winter after staff departures

Police will co-ordinate rescue operations via other SAR teams and helicopter providers.

Flight from NZ has windscreen shattered after landing in Brisbane

A similar incident occurred with an Air New Zealand flight last month.

Building blocks: 59% of construction firms face work order concerns

Economic pressures are the biggest concern for construction sector leaders: BDO report.

Society Insider: Property titan’s luxury car storage club; Eric Watson’s son's MDMA business

Plus, Beauden Barrett's new side hustle.

Rural vs urban economy: Who's doing 'the hard work' and which regions are booming?

ASB has released its Q1 Regional Economic Scoreboard: Food exports make an impact.