Latest from Queenstown

'Feels really good': Lewers wins Queenstown mayoralty race

One-term councillor Glyn Lewers will lead the district for the next three years.

New Zealand named among top countries for luxury travellers

Direct East Coast links and top destination spas have US travellers dreaming of Aotearoa.

Ski field scare: Lucky escape after car slides off road

Emergency services rushed to the alpine scene at 5.15pm.

Roll on up: NZ's first ever e-bike fest wheels into Arrowtown this month

Fun, food and fine wine are as essential as the e-bikes at Cyclorama

27-hour rainmaker: Slip closes highway, heavy downfall warnings for north

Rain descends on the North Island just in time for the school holidays.

Guest's shock discovery at Queenstown 'room with a view'

The guest discovered her room's 'lake view' was not what it seemed.

Three mayoral races you should know about

The most fascinating local elections are happening outside of Auckland and Wellington.

Builders to battle for Albert Town birthing unit contract

Central Otago's maternity needs deemed "not fit to meet the future needs and growth".

Kingston Flyer makes first journey in a decade

Last July, the iconic Kingston Flyer received consent to operate commercially.

Bartender convicted, fired after wiping friends' drinks bill

During his shift, he also consumed four alcoholic drinks without paying for them.

Music, mountains and skiing in togs at Queenstown's latest festival

Snow Machine is heading to the city early next month

'No light at the end of the tunnel': Hospitality at boiling point in Queenstown

Queenstown hospo is suffering from the influx of visitors and staff burnout.

'Missing the mark': Budget travellers shouldn't be ignored - businesses

Tourism Minister Stuart Nash said we won't direct marketing efforts at budget visitors.

Room check: Wyndham Garden in Queenstown

Herald Travel reviews another new hotel opening in Queenstown.

Queenstown Airport turned into virtual backpackers as passengers stay overnight

Given the late hour, and capacity issues in Queenstown, accommodation could not be found.

Accor-owned Ennismore to open four hotels in NZ

Hope of tourism recovery fuelling expansion of hotels throughout NZ.

'Epic skiing': Southern skifields extend seasons

Lifts on 'fantastic' snow-blanketed slopes will remain operating into October.

Fatal crash wouldn't have occurred in any other helicopter: coroner

Coroner also calls for black boxes to become mandatory for all helicopters.