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![Rock climber dead after falling 50m in Queenstown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Rock climber dead after falling 50m in Queenstown
The incident occurred above a public walking public track on Gorge Rd.
![Emergency services rush to fallen rock climber in Queenstown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Emergency services rush to fallen rock climber in Queenstown
Emergency services have rushed to where a rock climber has fallen more than 80m in Queenstown.
![Queenstown Airport pays record dividend as earnings edge up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Queenstown Airport pays record dividend as earnings edge up
Transtasman flights boost for southern tourist hotspot.
![How wealthy Kiwis are splashing the cash despite tough economy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
How wealthy Kiwis are splashing the cash despite tough economy
The economy might be tough but uber-wealthy Kiwis are still spending eye-watering amounts.
!['I am not leaving': Dotcom has 'plan' to fight extradition, while legal experts weigh in](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'I am not leaving': Dotcom has 'plan' to fight extradition, while legal experts weigh in
Top barrister says Dotcom cannot appeal the decision, but he can ask for a review.
![After 23 years in Las Vegas, Jason Walbridge returns as new SkyCity chief executive](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
After 23 years in Las Vegas, Jason Walbridge returns as new SkyCity chief executive
Proud Kiwi and gaming specialist who served five years in the New Zealand Army.
![Mayor's son says drink-driving was 'bad judgment'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Mayor's son says drink-driving was 'bad judgment'
The driver says a poor decision was made.
![Heart disease killed Queenstown hotel developer Kevin Carlin](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Heart disease killed Queenstown hotel developer Kevin Carlin
Police confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances. No official inquiry is necessary.
![Tourism operators buy hotels to house workers as housing crisis hits hard](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Tourism operators buy hotels to house workers as housing crisis hits hard
Queenstown housing issues continue, as businesses supply their own worker accommodation.
![Minerals moment](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Minerals moment
Santana Minerals just listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange. Could the gold miner mark our a minerals moment for our economy?
![5 places to inspire your next staycation in NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
5 places to inspire your next staycation in NZ
Your really don’t need a far-flung holiday to reap the rewards.
![The South Island’s cosiest spots for a total chill-out this winter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
The South Island’s cosiest spots for a total chill-out this winter
Rug up and disconnect from the world.
![Record demand to visit NZ city in winter spurs airline to add 250 extra flights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Record demand to visit NZ city in winter spurs airline to add 250 extra flights
This is the 13th year the airline has increased capacity over winter due to demand.
![5 underrated corners of New Zealand for a short break](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
5 underrated corners of New Zealand for a short break
NZ's most irresistible stays - and no one knows about them.
![NZ projects short-listed for World Architecture awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
NZ projects short-listed for World Architecture awards
Stadium, university, retail, home, spa, bach, marae, office buildings are all on the list.
![High-flying British exec ordered to pay $16,730 after skipping rent on lavish Queenstown pad](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
High-flying British exec ordered to pay $16,730 after skipping rent on lavish Queenstown pad
The expat claimed his money was tied up in the UK's anti-money laundering regime.
![New Zealand tour ranked one of world’s best](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
New Zealand tour ranked one of world’s best
The tour to Milford Sound has more than 1000 five-star reviews.
![NZ Airport named one of the 'most exciting' airports in the world](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
NZ Airport named one of the 'most exciting' airports in the world
Videos of plane landings in this city have been viewed 6.4 million times.
![EV-etiquette: the do's and don'ts of how and when to charge your electric car](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
EV-etiquette: the do's and don'ts of how and when to charge your electric car
Ask before you plug in and don't hog the charging outlets, EV specialists say.
!['A privilege to come to New Zealand' - Phil Spencer on popular TVNZ 1 series](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'A privilege to come to New Zealand' - Phil Spencer on popular TVNZ 1 series
The series finishes next Sunday at Te Arai, Cheltenham and Aotea Great Barrier Island.
![Group steps up trapping efforts after 100 feral cats caught in one valley alone](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Group steps up trapping efforts after 100 feral cats caught in one valley alone
Feral cats are causing the deaths of countless native taonga, conservationists say.