New ZealandScores turned away from packed skifieldThe World Cup final cost some football fans a day's skiing yesterday, with scores of skiers turned away from Cardrona skifield, despite good weather.15 Jul 02:19 AM
New ZealandScores of Cardrona skiiers sent awayThe World Cup final appears to have cost some football fans a day's skiing.14 Jul 08:21 PM
TravelOtago: Queenstown's year-round charmThis picturesque slice of the South Island is not just a hub for adrenalin junkies, discovers Jennifer Ennion.23 Jun 03:00 AM
LifestyleCrowds turn out for festival funFine, warm weather greeted the thousands of people who lined the Queenstown CBD today to take in the action from the Golden Mile and the annual Street Parade.21 Jun 11:27 PM
New ZealandWinter festival celebrates big four-ohAbout 45,000 people will inject an estimated $57 million into the Queenstown economy over the next 10 days during the 2014 Queenstown Winter Festival, which opened with a bang last night.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandEx-cab driver denies false attack claimA former taxi driver has pleaded not guilty to charges relating to what police believe was a false claim he had been attacked and robbed of $700.16 Jun 11:16 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: 'Any price' too much to pay for our top-table seatLet's call them what they are: junkets, writes Toby Manhire. They might be effective, they might bring in crucial votes, but the whole approach leaves an unpleasant taste in the mouth.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandUN ambassadors schmoozedEleven UN ambassadors are being schmoozed in Queenstown in an attempt to win support for a New Zealand seat on the UN Security Council.10 Jun 05:51 AM
New ZealandQueenstown house up in flamesA house has gone up in flames in Queenstown this morning.08 Jun 01:43 AM
New ZealandBody of missing Queenstown woman foundThe body of a missing Queenstown woman has been found by searchers in Lake Wakatipu.30 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandFiordland monorail plan rejected by GovtPlans for a $240m Fiordland monorail have been derailed by Conservation Minister Nick Smith, who says the project does not stack up economically or environmentally.29 May 06:22 AM
TravelQueenstown: Southern classicA Queenstown hotel treats its guests to epicurean delights sourced on its doorstep, finds Morgan Tait.27 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandCabbie accused of false assault claimA former taxi driver has been charged with theft and making a false statement to police after claiming he was attacked and robbed of $700.27 May 03:40 AM
New ZealandCop denies offensive language chargeA Queenstown police constable has pleaded not guilty to an offensive language charge relating to an alleged incident involving a taxi driver.26 May 10:23 PM
TourismSkifield invests for long runOwners of The Remarkables skifield are laying long-life cast-iron piping throughout the trails in what they call a vote of confidence in the future of the ski business.20 May 05:00 PM
TravelNZ airport one of world's 'most scenic'Aviation website privatefly.com has named its top 10 scenic airports at which to land. Our very own winter wonderland Queenstown gets a mention.19 May 04:15 PM
New ZealandUFOs captured on film in NZAn Australian film crew believes it captured two UFOs on film near Queenstown, and have posted the video online.14 May 07:19 AM
AirlinesQueenstown welcome mat out for rich-list jetsA new mini-terminal has been opened in Queenstown to handle an increase in the number of private jets coming to the resort town.13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPM's sausage promo hits a snarlerSausagegate? The PM was snapped at the weekend dispensing free sausages at a National Party conference just 100m from pupils fundraising by selling the same product.11 May 10:22 PM
AirlinesQ'town night flight - or night fright?Airlines have welcomed the prospect of flying into Queenstown after dark now the resort's airport has safety clearance for night flights.06 May 06:39 PM
WorldAntarctic experts gather in QueenstownExperts have gathered in Queenstown to discuss Antarctic ice sheets and how a fast-increasing human population may change the frozen continent's pristine wilderness.24 Apr 03:53 AM
TravelQueenstown: Sweat, pain and good foodA yoga retreat in Queenstown with laughs and wine, suits Rebecca Barry Hill just fine.07 Apr 03:00 AM
AirlinesBoost in airline seats for QueenstownQueenstown is gearing up for a bumper winter season with airlines pouring more seats into the resort town whose airport is erecting a marquee to handle the influx.01 Apr 03:15 PM
TravelOtago: Saddle up for Paradise rideCyclists burn gourmet calories on a pedal into heavenly countryside, writes Pamela Wade.24 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandMen seen fleeing fire deny involvementPolice say two men seen speeding away in a boat from a huge fire at Cecil Peak near Queenstown have denied any involvement.09 Mar 10:25 PM
LifestyleQueenstown: From movies to e-motionTouring the southern sights by bicycle just got a power boost, writes Rachel Grunwell.04 Mar 08:30 PM
