Latest from Queenstown

Non-custodial sentence an 'investment' for Cromwell meth addict

A Cromwell woman has been given a chance after being caught dealing methamphetamine.

Queenstown receives 'World's Greatest Places' recognition

The resort town is the only NZ destination to make the third annual Time Magazine list.

Kiwi town booted to top of TIME's Greatest Places by walking milestone

A hiking has booted this Kiwi city to the top of Time magazine's Greatest Places.

Fuel rationing at Queenstown forces 'gas and go' at Chch

A small number of Jetstar and Qantas flights were affected.

Royalty, rich-listers and private jets - the elite quietly flooding NZ

At least ten private jets a week are now landing at Auckland Airport.

'I had no control': Skier caught in avalanche he triggered at Coronet Peak

Pete Oswald knew he had been complacent about inherent risks.

Shotover reveal first electric jetboat as Ngāi Tahu electrify operations

The roar of the Shotover canyon could soon sound very different as the jets go electric.

Hotel boss forced to make beds as Aussies swarm Queenstown

Despite the ongoing staffing pressures the tourism industry's recovery is under way.

Hospo worker staff crunch: Make jobs better, Immigration Minister says

Critical tourism staff shortage: We're ramping up processing, new Minister says.

Key, McCullum, Obama: Inside the multi-billion-dollar world of golf real estate

High-end properties next to top-of-the-range courses are highly prized.

'Snowmageddon': Lindis Pass reopened, avalanche assessment on Crown Range

One and a half metres of snow reportedly fell on the Lindis Pass.

Michelle Langstone falls for a Highlander on Otago's love boat

'I've always thought the TSS Earnslaw was a novelty ride around the lake... I was wrong.'

Restricted access only: Secret to Queenstown's wealthiest suburbs

Queenstown's most expensive properties can be found within exclusive gated communities.

House 'gutted' by fire, person rescued from balcony

The two-storey house was well ablaze when firefighters arrived.

'Age is just a number': Meet Queenstown's teen business owner

Kasey Bonn is likely one of the youngest business owners in New Zealand.

Bad weather to blame in NZ paraglider Charlotte O'Leary's death in France

Local paragliders decided not to fly because of strong winds and poor conditions - report.

Kiwis wake to storms and snowfall as dreary winter weather hits most of NZ

With severe wind and thunderstorm watches in place, DoC warns it's safer to stay put.

'Devastated': Kiwi doctor dies in paragliding accident in France

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is giving assistance to the family.