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
AirlinesCall to relocate Queenstown airportA Queenstown businessman wants the town's airport relocated to vacant land on a 907m hill overlooking the existing site.27 Feb 05:15 AM
New ZealandPipe swingers remorseful - but convictedTwo backpackers who caused more than $60,000 damage to six Queenstown businesses earlier this month have been convicted of intentional damage.24 Feb 09:55 PM
New ZealandCab driver held down as cash stolen'He's very lucky.' A Queenstown taxi driver is recovering after he was attacked by two men while another rifled through his cab and stole his cashbox.05 Feb 06:58 PM
New ZealandJoyrider 'has basically cut off my legs''I just couldn't believe it.' Carole Wiffen lost more than her car to a 1200km-travelling joyrider last week.29 Jan 09:00 PM