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
New Zealand3-2-1... bungy swing: AJ Hackett applies for consent to add to world-famous jump siteCommerical bungy pioneers want to add three-person swing across river.23 Aug 10:10 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionGood punt: SkyCity hits turaround, CEO's pay upRemember the blaze back in 2019? The company expects a $657.1m fire insurance payout.22 Aug 10:58 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Migrant exploitation woes shamefulEDITORIAL: The New Zealand dream? Sadly not for some migrants, to our great shame.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandQueenstown housing crisis: Sleeping in a car under five blankets in sub-zero conditionsDiego Leon, who works at a local juice bar, now calls his Honda Odyssey car his home.21 Aug 09:42 PM
New ZealandBrutal assault after work function in QueenstownFour weeks in hospital recovering from street attack after a company awards evening.21 Aug 06:39 PM
New Zealand'Many near misses': Skifield guilty for fence post death of skierFormer ski instructor killed after colliding with a wooden pole at the end of Sugar's Run.17 Aug 06:58 PM
New Zealand'Best job you’ll ever have': Kim Dotcom's search for new house staff in Queenstown'DO NOT apply for this job if you are from a 5 Eyes country,' says internet entrepreneur.17 Aug 05:08 AM
New Zealand'Well done': Judge praises man who headbutted harasserHe said the world would be safer if more people stepped in when women were being harassed.14 Aug 07:57 PM
TravelFestival fun and a world-class beach: This week’s need-to-know travel newsThere's a celebration in Queenstown that's not to be missed.13 Aug 01:30 AM
New ZealandFreezing temperatures, fresh snow to hit tonightThe North Island ski fields can expect a light dusting of snow.12 Aug 09:56 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHow will NZ get $210b of crucial new infrastructure funded, built?National is a fan of PPPs and has big plans for new ones if it gets elected.10 Aug 02:10 AM
New ZealandSnow closes roads, falling in Wellington hills, as temperatures plummetThe cold blast will continue to creep up the country today.09 Aug 08:07 PM
New Zealand'Desperation and necessity': 'Embarrassed' worker stole from till 165 times on CCTVA former worker has been accused of selling thousands from the till of a Four Square.08 Aug 10:28 PM
New ZealandMāori in Queenstown create play to support whānau who’ve lost loved ones to suicideA small community of Māori living in Tāhuna, Queenstown has organised a stage play, Toa, to connect and support whānau who may be grieving loved ones. Video / Te Ao Māori NewsWatch08 Aug 07:43 PM
KahuPlay tackles trauma of self-inflicted deathQueenstown Maori support whānau who’ve lost loved ones to suicide.08 Aug 06:58 PM
