Latest from Queenstown

Air NZ braces for busy fortnight as 745,000 jet off for school holidays

The mid-year break is one of the busiest travel periods for the airline.

Society Insider: Nash smooths Golden Visas for wealthy; Is Rod Drury the king of Qtown?; Lux weddings for Heatly, Crane

Plus, Amisfield owner and chef celebrate global award in Italy.

Top secret prototype sports car being tested in NZ crashes near Queenstown

Staff in AMG-branded gear worked to conceal the damaged car at the scene.

Back from bankruptcy: Virgin Australia soars on ASX debut, up 7.6%

Virgin Australia lists on ASX after five years away from the sharemarket.

Opinion: NZ’s plan to ‘welcome anyone, from anywhere, anytime’ is not a sustainable tourism policy

NZ aims to attract more Chinese tourists during the off-season.

Kiwi chef reveals most surprising foodie region in Aotearoa

The chef chats to Herald Travel about unforgettable foodie experiences in Aotearoa.

Nadine Higgins: Alternative ways to get on the property ladder

Prices and interest rates have fallen, offering a window to buy homes now.

Bridget Snelling: How financial education can transform NZ's small-business landscape

OPINION: Improving financial literacy is vital for New Zealand's small businesses to grow.

Aoraki/Mt Cook alpine rescue team suspended for winter after staff departures

Police will co-ordinate rescue operations via other SAR teams and helicopter providers.

American Me eyes comeback win in $20,000 Alexandra Park race

American Me hasn't won since May 2022 but is favoured at Alexandra Park.

Thunderstorm threat looms over NZ, downpours for the south

A heavy rain watch is in place for North Otago until this evening.

Society Insider: Chef Al Brown dating businesswoman; Buyers sought to co-own slice of $30m Queenstown hotel

Plus, meet the former St Kent's student fulfilling her Ivy League dreams.

The 17-year-old Queenstown rodeo star off to the US

Zoe Johnston and 4 other Kiwis will compete at the US high school rodeo finals in July.

Wellington leads in income, South Island shines in low unemployment

Wellington now ranks high in housing affordability due to falling prices.

Pedestrian seriously injured on SH8 in Otago

The accident was on State Highway 8, near Roxburgh.

Lotto's detective work tracks down $500k prize winner after ticket lost

The ticket was purchased last June at an Auckland supermarket.

Aucklanders wake to thunderstorms, 5000 lightning strikes overnight

Residents will be inspecting their properties for damage.

'Coldest nights': NZ braces for another bone-chilling night as cold snap continues

MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for Porters Pass and the Crown Range Rd.