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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

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

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

Proud Kiwi and gaming specialist who served five years in the New Zealand Army.

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

Police confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances. No official inquiry is necessary.

Tourism operators buy hotels to house workers as housing crisis hits hard

Queenstown housing issues continue, as businesses supply their own worker accommodation.

Hop on a cruise and discover a mystery island with this week's hot deals

Gorgeous getaways await!

First heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blast

A large swathe of the lower South Island is in the firing line.

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

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

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

Feral cats are causing the deaths of countless native taonga, conservationists say.

'Horrified': Insurance shock after IUD 'just breaks' during removal

'It broke inside my body. Why in the world does it matter why I got it?'

Stock Takes: A new era for power utilities? And sharemarket winners and losers in Q2

Power generation goes from 'nothing-to-see here' to having quite a few moving parts.

Man aiming umbrella at people sparks armed police respond in Queenstown

Police confirmed it was an umbrella, not a firearm.

Queenstown’s Westwood Group buys Ponsonby Central

'Considerable similarities between Ponsonby Central and Steamer Wharf in Queenstown.'

Queenstown couple killed in car crash were expecting baby

Simran Shiuagani and Jamie Pitman both died at the scene.