Latest from Queenstown

'Dirty laundry': MasterChef NZ contestant goes rogue, TV bosses hit back

The disgruntled contestant has made a raft of allegations against the show.

'It's a nightmare': NZ's tourism jewel 'a construction site' as visitors arrive

Queenstown business owners are at their wits' end with lack of communication and delays.

Golf course horror: Coroner faults player whose mate was fatally struck in head by ball

Coroner cites mate of man killed by errant golf ball during birthday outing in Queenstown.

Editorial: Flight path back to sustainable tourism

OPINION: Our editorial on welcome arrivals in the resort town as tourists begin to return.

Man beat up Good Samaritans as they tried to protect his girlfriend

The man was seen yelling and screaming at her as she lay on the ground.

Mad Dog: 10 heart attacks not slowing down Robin Judkins

Coast to Coast founder speaks about running events, health scares and writing.

First transtasman flight direct to Queenstown since bubble burst

After 330 days, the first transtasman flight was 90 minutes late in landing yesterday.

Blustery Sunday: Strong wind watches, road, snowfall warnings for parts of NZ

Southwest winds are bringing severe gales to parts of the North and South Islands.

Snow hits the south as cold storm moves up NZ

Snow has carpeted skifields, roads and mountain passes in the lower South Island.

Out-of-town buyer snaps up empty Queenstown plot for record price

Aucklanders and Australians are swarming to Queenstown for second homes.

Analysis: A deal for Kim Dotcom - how the Megaupload case ends

David Fisher has covered the case from the beginning and asks: Will Kim Dotcom cut a deal?

'Baby on the way. It's a boy': Kim Dotcom set to father first child with new wife

It will be Kim's sixth child, but first with wife Liz - who is 21 years his junior.

Opinion: Simon Henry has shown himself to be a complete turkey over Nadia Lim comments

OPINION: Why we are outraged on behalf of Nadia Lim.

'Just nonsensical': Perfect storm to hit struggling Queenstown hospitality sector

Many operators will have to pay unsustainably-high hourly rates to keep businesses open.

Hotel worried tourists will sleep in unclean rooms due to staff shortage

Occupancy levels are reportedly being restricted by accommodation providers.

New kids on the block: Hollywood star scores waterfront NZ location for burger chain

Superstar brothers' burger outlet is moving into the site of a former well-known eatery.

'P*** off to your country': Bartender cleared for attempting citizen's arrest after racist remarks

The Colombian conceded he could have acted differently; judge said actions were justified.

Long weekends, school holidays a 'recipe for success' for Southern tourism

Southern tourism destinations have been very busy recently.