TravelQueenstown: Fall into paradiseLorna Subritzky embraces the splendour of our southern playground.05 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandWoman in 20m fall tried to stop swimmerThe would-be ''skinny-dipper'' actually tried to stop a man from having a midnight dip.03 Apr 07:30 PM
New ZealandIntoxicated woman survives 20m plungeA would-be ''skinny-dipper'' survives a 20m fall down a cliff in Queenstown.02 Apr 08:36 PM
Aged careQueenstown popular retirement spotQueenstown is becoming a popular retirement destination for baby-boomers, a report shows.31 Mar 11:15 PM
BusinessMother, child stuck in crowded party flatPair kept up by parties & the sound of people having sex due to Queenstown's rent crisis.31 Mar 01:52 AM
TourismAirbnb now offers experiencesHome coffee-brewing classes and a tour of a private winery are among the NZ adventures.30 Mar 11:45 PM
WorldDozens rescued from floodingEmergency services say it is lucky nobody died after cyclone debbie.30 Mar 04:00 PM
TourismRents forcing Queenstown locals outLocal commentators apportion much of the blame to the rise of Airbnb.30 Mar 01:54 AM
TourismNew $60m hotel proposed for QueenstownThe hotel would accommodate up to 450 guests in two wings of three and four levels.30 Mar 01:38 AM
New ZealandFreedom camping turns feralFreedom campers have been snapped sleeping under trees in Queenstown.29 Mar 09:41 PM
TourismRent frenzy: Fancy a bunk, campervan?Queenstown space so tight that tenants now being offered bunks and 'kind of' single rooms.29 Mar 12:37 AM
BusinessAccountant steals $12k from NZ companiesLee was sentenced to four months' home detention and ordered to pay reparation.28 Mar 12:14 AM
New ZealandBus crash victims believed to be touristsPolice have confirmed the two men who died are believed to be tourists from Germany.25 Mar 02:41 AM
New ZealandParaglider hurt after crashing into hillThe person has been taken to hospital after crashing on Crown Range, near Queenstown.24 Mar 08:42 AM
New Zealand'Siri did it' man found guiltyMan who blamed voice-activated 'Siri' program for dozens of calls guilty of harassment.23 Mar 05:47 AM
New ZealandTwo people believed dead in fiery crashA car and a bus carrying 16 tourists collided on the Te Anau-Milford Highway.21 Mar 09:12 PM
New ZealandSiri did it, harassment accused saysMan claims his phone was calling his estranged wife every time he said "b****".21 Mar 05:58 PM
New ZealandFiery crash: Trapped man pleads for helpPolice don't know how many people were in car that caught fire after tourist-bus crash.21 Mar 04:47 PM
TravelRemarkables skifield getting new conveyor liftThe Remarkables skifield will soon install a new enclosed conveyor lift for their learner slopes.20 Mar 10:06 PM
New ZealandCrash in Central Otago causes delaysState Highway 6 is down to one lane in the Kawarau Gorge after a crash.15 Mar 06:54 PM
New ZealandThief sneaks into hotel Queenstown hotel roomTwo women were asleep when the man entered their Queenstown hotel room about 4.30am to steal cash11 Mar 07:21 AM
New ZealandBurnout drivers 'putting lives at risk'Police say drivers doing burnouts in the Queenstown Lakes area are putting other road users' lives at risk.07 Mar 02:30 AM
TourismTourist boom pushing up room ratesRise follows another record-breaking year, with overseas visitors nearing 3.5m.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman in coma after Queenstown hit-and-runA woman seriously injured in a hit and run incident and remains in a coma in Dunedin Hospital.05 Mar 10:19 PM
New Zealand'Smashing bottles, people everywhere'Queenstown police drafted in officers from Wanaka and Alexandra to help shut down a rowdy party more than 300 people attended.05 Mar 08:36 PM
New ZealandAlleged hit and run driver foundDriver involved in alleged hit and run in Queenstown has been located.03 Mar 05:41 PM
New ZealandPedestrian injured in hit and runPolice are looking for the driver of a silver station wagon after it was involved in a hit and run in Queenstown tonight.03 Mar 10:20 AM
BusinessUS star who bought $13m station revealedNBC television journalist and host has bought property near Queenstown.02 Mar 05:05 PM
New Zealand239km/h on motorbike: Is this for real?A motorcyclist posted a photo of themselves travelling more than twice the speed limit.01 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandPregnant woman, toddler hurt Devil's Staircase crashThree people were hurt in a two-car crash at Devil's Staircase at Lake Wakatipu.27 Feb 02:53 AM
EntertainmentReese Witherspoon kisses goodbye to NZReese Witherspoon's Kiwi love affair has come to an end, with the Oscar-winning actress "sad to say goodbye" to New Zealand.25 Feb 02:13 AM
New ZealandPM says travel ban rule is case by case basisBill English will only let his ministers take partners on overseas trips if there is a need for it.23 Feb 06:09 AM
Freight and logisticsKingston Flyer has been soldA Queenstown consortium has bought historic steam train.23 Feb 02:01 AM
New Zealand'Strong leads' on pervert, police sayCops are warning of a serial masturbator in Queenstown.22 Feb 04:04 AM
