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SkyCity names new interim CEO, profit drops amid scrutiny
The hunt for a permanent CEO continues, but interim boss appointed.
Will new ministers push back over 'incoherent' $16.5m plan to stop Milford Sound over-tourism?
Tourism Minister says some of the Milford Opportunities Project plans are 'incoherent'.
NZ Open boasts strong Kiwi field despite Fox withdrawal
There is still plenty of local talent in the NZ Open field.
Queenstown Airport passenger numbers up on pre-Covid, pays $5.3m dividend
Company benefits from strong demand for transtasman travel.
Where hotel prices have fallen most in NZ
Figures show a big surge in room supply is pushing prices down in some cities.
Lower property sales hit Winton Land revenue, net profit
CEO cites 'challenging economic environment and property market'.
'Yikes': Queenstown rental requires tenant to share bed with flatmate
The advertisement says the bedmate is 'clean' and 'always busy with work'.
Flying dogs: From chained and starving, to bliss in Queenstown
Abandoned and neglected dogs on death row start new lives in the South Island.
Kiwi director Taika Waititi casts another Hollywood superstar - Spy
Award-winner Amy Adams is set to star in the new NZ production.
Bay owner enjoying winning run by Chapinteel in the South Island
Roundup of the week's racing.
Rescue dogs find new homes in Queenstown
Paws Restart dog rescue founder Tania Dicks-Maurice rehomes neglected North Island dogs in Queenstown and Christchurch. Video / Alex Burton
'Put a nail through your skull': Builder who threatened foreman awarded $9k
The colleagues' argument began over the volume of music and the use of a pencil.
'Abhorrent': Offender caught filming men in showers avoids jail
The offender was caught after one man saw the cellphone sticking above a shower door.
Property Insider: Apartment ‘hell’ in new series; magic behind early highway fix; Chinese exodus
Owners spent about $15m trying to fix The Ridge apartments: it's stripped out, empty.
Rich-listers love Ayrburn Queenstown, but is it worth the splurge?
Review: With a $186 T-Bone and modest extravagance, it is certainly a compelling case.
Queenstown cocaine dealer loses name suppression
A former mortgage broker earned between $17k and $29k over 14 months from dealing.
High-profile NZ musician bailed on family violence charges
He was granted interim name suppression today, citing potential reputational damage.
'Unprovoked attack' leaves bouncer with broken eye socket
The altercation took place after the intoxicated man was refused entry to the bar.
Fraudster's friends skied for free at Cardrona
A Cardrona ski area worker used her position to fraudulently obtain ski passes.
Kiwi saxophonist wows Queenstown crowd with epic Coldplay cover
'It was just the right vibe': Queenstown busker's magic moment.
Kiwi golfing icons return to home turf for NZ Open
The tournament at Millbrook Resort tees off in late February.
Fergburger to open Fergbutcher
Fergburger has bought its meat supplier and will be converting it into a retail butchery.
Alert after exotic fish caught in Lake Dunstan
Anglers are asked to be on the lookout and report any sightings.
Up or down? What new agency figures tell us about Auckland's housing market
'Median sales price at $1,045,000 was the highest for any month in 2023.' - Peter Thompson
Residents queue for storage tanks amid worsening water crisis
About 3000 water leaks are affecting the Wellington water network.
Maggie Barry denies abusing Air NZ crew member
Air NZ says she stalled the flight by 40 minutes. She says it was a misunderstanding.
Child taken to hospital following incident at rural Queenstown address
St John said it received a call to the address around 9pm.
'Resilience and grace': Legendary Kiwi busker loses cancer battle
Hickling died from pancreatic cancer just three months after being diagnosed.
Close call for three swimmers rescued from Queenstown river by police
They entered the river and were immediately caught in danger.
'Act of complete foolishness': Oz musician at Rhythm and Alps festival admits to shoplifting
A photo posted online appears to show the band member putting an item in his bag.
Have $500,000 to spare? You too could charter a superyacht this summer
Wealthy Kiwis are among clients who spend eye-watering amounts to charter superyachts.
The Havelock North man who made our mountains safer
Hamish McCostie has been recognised for services to outdoor recreation, Search & Rescue.