New ZealandAirport bomb-scare note written by local youthA Queenstown youth wrote the threatening note that caused a bomb scare at the resort's airport last month.11 Aug 04:28 AM
New ZealandSafety campaign on cards after blazeFire chiefs will consider pamphleting short-term visitor accommodation such as Airbnb after a fire gutted a Queenstown holiday let.07 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessIs this NZ's most expensive hotel?The operator of a new low-rise development joined to a historic hotel predicts it will command New Zealand's most expensive new hotel room rate at $10,000 a night.04 Aug 01:00 PM
TourismIs this NZ's most expensive hotel?A new development joined to a historic hotel is set to become NZ's most expensive new hotel room rate at $10k a night.04 Aug 05:40 AM
New ZealandIce chaos on southern roadsLarge areas of black ice causes road chaos across the South Island.26 Jul 08:38 PM
New ZealandLeft dangling 160m upAJ Hackett Bungy has "sincerely apologised'' to a customer who it says received "a fright'' when they fell unexpectedly from a jump pod 160m-high.26 Jul 07:19 AM
New ZealandArrest after school locked downArmed police locked down a Queenstown primary school this afternoon, as they hunted for a man they believed was armed.26 Jul 04:44 AM
BusinessAuckland business heads south to QueenstownBusinesses and retailers operating in Auckland are opening outlets at a new $20 million Queenstown centre, a property investment business 25 Jul 11:28 PM
New ZealandPolice tight-lipped over bomb scarePolice remain tight-lipped on whether they have made progress in finding the person responsible for a bomb scare at Queenstown Airport yesterday.24 Jul 11:49 PM
New ZealandBomb note: Hunt for passengerPolice are still searching for the person responsible for writing the note that mentioned a bomb onboard a Qantas flight that landed in Queenstown.24 Jul 03:18 AM
New ZealandPikachu goes bungy jumpingPokemon fans heading past Kawarau bridge in Queenstown were in for a special treat this afternoon as the popular character, Pikachu, went for a bungy jump.21 Jul 08:55 AM
New ZealandD-Day for pest control operationMore than $20 million in funding, 720,000ha of land: today is D-Day for the biggest pest control operation in New Zealand's history.20 Jul 11:48 PM
New ZealandRock fall blocks part of roadDebris from a rock fall at the Devil's Staircase, near Queenstown, has blocked off part of the road.17 Jul 05:30 PM
BDBDAirlinesQueenstown Airport loses dispute with IRDQueenstown Airport has lost a dispute with the Inland Revenue Department.04 Jul 01:36 AM
BDBDBusinessAustralia's Skydive the Beach expands NZ assetsThe Australian group which operates Skydive NZone is expanding its footprint with the purchase of Skydive Wanaka.20 Jun 02:20 AM
TravelFive great places to eat in QueenstownAmisfield is one of Queenstown's best-known wineries, and its bistro was started as a way to showcase and support its unique wine in 2005.07 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandJail for pair after chase stopped by sheepTwo men involved in a high-speed car chase in Central Otago which was stopped by a flock of sheep on the road have each been sentenced to 10 months in prison.07 Jun 04:36 AM
New ZealandMan found guilty of Queenstown kidnapA Glenorchy man has been found guilty of kidnapping three men and assaulting one of the trio in Queenstown in late 2014.02 Jun 02:58 AM
TravelQueenstown Skyline to get $60m revampThe Queenstown Skyline gondola is set for a multi-million dollar revamp.02 Jun 02:36 AM
New ZealandPolice told not to reply to mediaSouthern district police commander Superintendent made the order in a staff "advisory bulletin'' on March 7, an Official Information Act request has revealed.02 Jun 02:34 AM
BusinessCouncil required to open land for housingFive councils - Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, Queenstown and Christchurch - will be affected by new policy released by the Government this afternoon.01 Jun 09:00 PM
BusinessAucklanders eye Q'town homesAucklanders are expected to buy some of the six new $2 million-$2.7 million holiday homes being marketed by the Millbrook Resort near Queenstown.24 May 05:00 PM
Tourism'Critical' lack of hotel beds at hotspots2017 British & Irish Lions tour just one of the major events which will likely see tourists stung by a "spike" in hotel prices, a Government-commissioned report warns.24 May 04:14 AM
New ZealandTrial begins over Queenstown kidnappingAfter 18 months of legal wrangling, the trial has begun of two men and a woman in relation to an alleged kidnapping in Queenstown in 2014.24 May 02:26 AM
BusinessQueenstown state home sells for $665kA two-bedroom state house in Queenstown has sold for $665,500 at auction today.19 May 05:30 PM
TravelKia Ora: GibbstonStaying at Kinross Cottages is like taking a step back in time, only it's comfortable and luxurious.18 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandSnow guns herald onset of winterWinter is coming. Late on Monday night, NZSki fired up its 217 snow guns at Coronet Peak for the first time this year when temperatures dropped to -7degC.18 May 08:49 AM
TravelQueenstown: Royal dispatchesLeila George finds out what's new at Queenstown's skifields and down in town.17 May 12:00 AM
TravelArrowtown: The eagle has landedOne day I hope to recite a story which explains why life as a sports writer can be so rewarding.07 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandTired driver killed 'much-loved man'A young driver who nodded off and tragically killed another has been ordered to pay the devastated family $10,000 in a token gesture for his carelessness.04 May 12:57 AM
New ZealandUS tourist missing in Queenstown foundAn American tourist who called police last night to say she was lost near a walking track, has been found.26 Apr 07:15 PM
New ZealandDriver may have fallen asleep at wheelDriver of Hertz passenger van that crashed and killed an Indian tourist admits he may have fallen asleep at the wheel.19 Apr 06:52 PM
