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
New ZealandQueenstown crypto bug: Drinkable water should be back soonThousands of residents could be able to drink tap water by Thursday.03 Oct 02:17 AM
New ZealandMan spent friends' property bond and car purchase money on gamblingJake Ashley Gibbs 'ripped off' his friends for $14,000 in a 'significant breach of trust'.02 Oct 07:04 PM
TravelQueenstown flight turned back due to turbulenceA flight to Queenstown encountered intense turbulence and had to turn back to Auckland this morning. Video / Dylan Steele Watch02 Oct 12:36 AM
New ZealandWarning over person-to-person Cryptosporidium transmission in QueenstownYesterday there were 56 cases of the gastro bug in the Queenstown Lakes outbreak.01 Oct 08:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Why was I singled out?' Woman left distressed after pat-down search by airport staffFalse alerts by airport body scanners can lead to embarrassing pat-down searches.30 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFewer apartment jobs blamed for falling crane numbersSlowing pipelines of work in residential sector blamed for the decrease in skyline giants.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandAgency under fire over Haast Pass closureThe agency is aiming to reopen the road for a single lane of light vehicles.25 Sep 09:28 PM
New Zealand‘It’s rough’: Queenstown residents sleeping in tentsThe resort town is still dealing with a severe shortage of accommodation.25 Sep 07:26 PM
New Zealand‘Huge job’ to get Haast Pass reopenedThe West Coast to Otago-Queenstown route is closed after torrential rain.24 Sep 08:48 PM
New ZealandWellington battered by heavy rain, state of emergency lifted for Queenstown and SouthlandSignificant and widespread impact is possible for the North Island.23 Sep 04:23 AM
New ZealandStudents pitch-in as Queenstown properties red-stickeredOne said he convinced his flat mates to travel from Dunedin to help clear the mud.23 Sep 03:57 AM
New ZealandSpecial filter sourced for Queenstown's Two Mile water supplyThe resort town’s residents may only face weeks, not months, of water-boiling pain.22 Sep 08:52 PM
New Zealand'Significant, widespread impact': Damaging weather front looms for North IslandSignificant and widespread impact is possible for the North Island.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFlood evacuees directed to locked-up church in comms failureQueenstown residents instead booked a stay at the Holiday Inn out of their own pocket.22 Sep 02:58 AM
New ZealandSchool holiday rush: Traffic building south out of Auckland as airport braces for passenger rushSchool hols, Warriors' Brisbane match and South Island weather combine for maximum chaos.22 Sep 02:51 AM
New ZealandLive: Snow falls as southern flooding mop-up gets underwayLandslides and heavy floodwaters have forced residents to evacuate.22 Sep 02:30 AM
TravelQueenstown state of emergency coincides with school holiday travel periodSnow season has ended early in the area, as resorts close early.21 Sep 09:40 PM
New Zealand'Serious risk to health': No parasite filter in QueenstownConfirmed cases of Cryptosporidium rose by two yesterday to 17.20 Sep 09:49 PM
New Zealand’It’s serious’: Covid measures brought out as gastro infections climbCryptospordium cases in Queenstown have doubled in two days.19 Sep 11:50 PM
New ZealandQueenstown gastro outbreak ‘very unusual’ - health officialThere have been 15 confirmed cases of cryptosporidium in the tourist town.19 Sep 09:50 PM
New ZealandCases rise to 15 in first gastro outbreak in Queenstown for 40 yearsQueenstown Lakes District Council issued a boil water notice to residents yesterday.19 Sep 07:11 AM
Travel1500 bikini-clad Kiwis break own record for skiing in swim togsThe Polar Bare helped break the Queenstown ski field's busiest day ever.12 Sep 08:11 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismGiant new operator for ultra-luxury Kauri Cliffs and other Robertson LodgesHong-Kong based manager sees big future in Aotearoa's ultra-luxury market.11 Sep 08:21 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLord of the land: Sir Peter Jackson’s $350m property empireThe Lord of the Rings mogul has doubled the value of his property holdings since 2019.10 Sep 12:52 AM
RetailEdmund Hillary outdoor clothing brand placed in liquidationThe company's first store opened in Queenstown in 2018.08 Sep 12:44 AM
BusinessNZ's most expensive house: Sale shatters price recordLuxury property on 15ha sold in off-market deal. So where was it and what did it sell for?05 Sep 04:38 AM
Travel'Dishonestly obtained' Cardrona ski passes land four Aussie tourists in courtA Queenstown court heard how the defendants sought to ski for free.04 Sep 07:32 PM
ConstructionSkyCity’s NZ share price plunges, casino licences could be suspendedUnprecedented move after former customer complained about casino giant.03 Sep 10:07 PM
New ZealandKea Kids: Queenstown kid skier raises big bucks for cancer researchThere’s only one thing Lochie Win loves more than skiing, and that’s raising money for the Cancer Society. Lucky for us he’s winning at both! Kea Kids News reporter Coco hits the slopes and learns what’s inspired his big adventures. Watch29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBigger impact: Research shows likely effects of controversial Tarras airportAnimated flyovers released today show the impact Tarras airport would have.29 Aug 01:00 AM
TravelLGBTQIA+ Kiwis feel less safe travelling, new study suggestsHowever, one company hopes to offer a safe space for rainbow travellers.24 Aug 05:00 PM