PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessPhotographer on elevating migrant voices in NZ’s fine artsAbhi Chinniah reveals challenges as she makes strides in Aotearoa’s fine arts scene.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandQueenstown lifts boil water notice after nearly three monthsResidents can go back to using water straight from tap after cryptosporidium outbreak.08 Dec 05:43 AM
New ZealandHospitality worker jailed for trail of thefts stretching length of NZDavid Wotherspoon's dishonesty stretched the length of the country.08 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandSimple Minds frontman Jim Kerr looking forward to NZ tourKerr is aware touring is finite but says he still loves hitting the road.08 Dec 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumAged care$200m retirement village, luxury hotel gets green light near Arrowtown'Do you want to live in a multi-level retirement apartment in the middle of a paddock?'06 Dec 11:27 PM
New ZealandHigh-profile developer, owner of six-star boutique hotel, dies suddenlyKevin Carlin was also a concert pianist.05 Dec 06:36 AM
TravelKilling it in Queenstown: A family-approved summer holidayThere’s so much to do for families in the adventure capital of the world.04 Dec 09:23 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesNZ Jet looks for clearer air in luxury marketSome sectors feeling heat from tough economy but luxury flight deals weathering the storm.03 Dec 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSubterranean lakeside pad unveiled for multimillionaireGlobal wellness leader speaks about his staggering new project on Lake Wānaka's shores.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRun, rabbit, run: Bunny shoot planned to tackle furry pestsQueenstown Lakes District Council set to carry out its first bunny cull in local park.29 Nov 01:14 AM
New ZealandAerial cable cars: Is this the fast, affordable transport solution Auckland is waiting for?Company behind some of our ski lifts wants to help keep people moving in main centres.28 Nov 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionProperty Insider: Billionaire's Auckland waterfront stadium aspirationsAnd a new bar at a venue outside Arrowtown pays tribute to the late Adrian Burr.27 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careEx-All Blacks' favourite $4b Arvida Group scores bigtimeDan Carter, Richie McCaw and Kieran Read were reported to have bought in.27 Nov 08:44 PM
TravelAre you brave enough to take on NZ's largest inflatable water park?New Zealand is now home to one of the largest inflatable slide towers in the world.25 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandFamily relieved missing woman found safe after Gibbston Valley crashColleen Reid was reported missing yesterday.21 Nov 02:17 AM
New ZealandFears for missing Dunedin grandmotherColleen Reid was believed to be driving from Dunedin to Queenstown yesterday.20 Nov 10:23 PM
EntertainmentHuge rap music star join Bay Dreams line-upThe iconic festival will return with shows in Queenstown and Tauranga next year.20 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesHooking up again: Virgin Australia and Air NZ get cosy on the Tasman againCodeshare makes it easier for Virgin passengers to fly around Aotearoa.17 Nov 02:14 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesFrom butcher to hotel-maker: The Kiwi boss at global giant MarriottAnd the connection he'd like to make with the All Blacks.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton man wins big at Young Plumber awardsA Hamilton apprentice has won big at industry awards.15 Nov 11:11 PM
New Zealand'I was so high': Man 'ransacked' golf shed in full hazmat suitThe man was 'so high' he left his wallet and ID behind in the shed.14 Nov 09:25 PM
New Zealand'Could’ve died': Helicopter pilot who flew into high tension wire finedCallum Fisher was flying an Airbus AS350 on the return leg of a scenic flight.13 Nov 06:33 AM
New ZealandBar-goer smashes glass into man's neck, leaves 'gaping' woundA fight broke out after the offender had consumed up to 20 drinks and got aggressive.12 Nov 07:11 PM
New ZealandThe Great NZ Road Trip: Is this one of NZ's best-kept secrets?A stunning showcase of 300-plus vintage and classic cars - and we arrive in Queenstown.01 Nov 08:15 AM
New ZealandThe Great NZ Road Trip visits the wonders of the Deep SouthShayne Currie continues his journey going from Invercargill to Queenstown, stops off in the town of Athol and showcases the wonders he has found in the Deep South. Video / Shayne CurrieWatch31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandElection day weather: MetService warns voters of severe gales, heavy rainMetService's advice is to vote this afternoon if possible.13 Oct 03:18 AM
New ZealandNZSki ordered to pay almost $600K over deathNZSki must pay nearly $600k in penalties in relation to the death of a Queenstown woman.10 Oct 01:25 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Surprising item behind bomb scare at Queenstown AirportThe device looked 'highly suspicious and risky', packed next to a computer inside a bag.06 Oct 07:22 PM
New ZealandQueenstown cryptosporidium outbreak linked to human faecal contaminationIt follows a detailed investigation.06 Oct 02:30 AM
New ZealandBomb threat at Queenstown Airport resolved, flights resumePassengers and staff were ordered to the carpark after a suspected bomb threat.05 Oct 10:41 PM
VideoFocus: Queenstown airport in lockdown after bomb threatHundreds of passengers have been stranded outside Queenstown Airport after an emergency security protocol was activated this morning at approximately 08.40am in response to a potential bomb alert. Video / James AllanWatch05 Oct 10:02 PM
New ZealandWater supply crackdown, dairy attack victims in hospital and Ruapehu National Park's name change | Focus Morning Bulletin October 6, 2023A crackdown on the country's water supplies is put in place, victims from yesterday's dairy attack remain in hospital and Ruapehu National Park is one step closer to getting a name change. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Oct 07:45 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWatch: How new 12-level hotel at Ellerslie was builtFrom Monday this week, Safari began operating the hotel under its franchise arrangement.04 Oct 02:30 AM
New ZealandNational's post-natal care policy, third supermarket chain and Watercare's sinkhole plans | Focus Evening Bulletin October 3, 2023National announces its three-day post-natal care policy, Labour pledges a third supermarket chain to break the duopoly and Watercare announces its plans to stop future sinkholes. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Oct 03:38 AM