Duchess battling against extra water permits for Sir Russell Coutts' golf course
The sailing legend wants to take water from two creeks on the Crown Terrace.
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'Stop dreaming and go': Today Show in NZ to promote country to Aussies
Tourism NZ has contributed nearly $200,000 to the project.
Arrowtown crash: Driver pleads guilty at emotional first court appearance
Tully Robinson was charged in relation to Allanah Walker's death last year.
'She'll be right': Pilot convicted for knowingly flying with damaged propeller
The plane was carrying six passengers at the time.
'Fingers crossed': Skifield boss waiting for mercury, snow to fall
The Queenstown ski area's due to open on Saturday, but that's looking unlikely.
Helicopter crash: Mum describes bringing her 'baby home in a body bag'
A Queenstown pilot has described bringing her "baby home in a body bag".
'A gift to NZ': Tributes for businessman and philanthropist Sir Eion Edgar
Sir Eion had been fighting pancreatic cancer since last year.
Fatal helicopter crash 'entirely avoidable', inquest told
Two men died in the crash in Queenstown in 2015.
Driver charged 10 months after fatal Arrowtown crash
A 22-year-old woman will appear in court in relation to the death of Allanah Walker.
'Extortion': Motorist fumes at $200 fine 'for not drink-driving'
Scott alleged three other vehicles stayed in the carpark overnight but were not fined.
'Accident preventable'- Jet-boat company in Shotover crash fined heavily
Queenstown jet-boat company has been fined and ordered to pay reparation payments.
Skydive tragedy: Double malfunction led to fatal plunge
Californian tourist Tyler Nii crash-landed into lake - his body was never found.
Man assaulted in drug deal gone wrong in ski field car park
Man claimed he was assaulted while helping a stranded stranger.
Overseas acts lined up for Ohakune Mardi Gras
NZ is 'the only place in the world where you can play to huge crowds'.
Luma festival numbers tipped to top 50,000
The Luma Southern Light Project has returned to Queenstown bigger and better.
Queenstown Lakes Mayor unconvinced by fluoridation of town's water
Jim Boult says he is unsure the region needs it.
Autumn and winter treats in Queenstown and Arrowtown
What better time and place to explore some of the best food and drink in Aotearoa.
'Well involved' house fire at Lake Hayes Estate
A fire investigator will be examining the scene.
Scott Morrison quashes claim of transtasman differences over China
Prime Ministers say NZ and Australia are singing from the same song sheet on China.
Scott Morrison rejects suggestion NZ has 'sold sovereignty' to China
Formal talks between Jacinda Ardern and Scott Morrison are under way in Queenstown.
Australia PM Scott Morrison arrives in Queenstown to iron out the 'wee devils between us'
Covid-19, China, the Pacific and climate change top of the agenda for today's formal talk.
Australian PM Scott Morrison arrives in New Zealand
It is the two PMs' first face-to-face meeting since February last year.
Snowfall modelling shows scary future for Southern skifields
There were audible gasps from snow industry reps as a researcher presented his findings.
'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe winds
The red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.
Claire Trevett: PMs' challenge to stop Melbourne outbreak ruining the bubble
OPINION: The Melbourne outbreak is the biggest test of the bubble so far - can it hold?
Big agenda for Ardern/Morrison talks in Queenstown
The two PMs have plenty to talk about, from Covid to climate change to China.
Queenstown's back: New $45m R&D hub rising
Aiming to attract new people to area, keep and upskill existing residents.
Leading lights: Angus Muir's guide to Queenstown by night
With 500 artists, organisers, volunteers, LUMA is the Lakes' biggest art show.
Driver admits killing girlfriend in off-roading crash
Passenger Olivia Brown, who died in the crash, was told not to wear a seatbelt.
-10C: Coldest May morning in years
The wintry conditions prompted warnings for road users.
Ski fields to open early as Aussie demand predict bumper season
Bookings from inbound Australian skiers and domestic demand are filling up Queenstown.
Recipient of controversial tourism grant up for sale
The business was awarded a $500,000 grant plus a $1 million loan in Covid relief funding.
'Not doing so well': Parts of south still dry despite rain
Oamaru has only received 31 per cent of its average rainfall this month.
What chance of 'significant' border opening by January 1?
Tourism sector desperate to open border in Jan as hinted in Budget, but staff woes remain.