Govt gives millions to Queenstown cycleway project
The total cost of the project is $20.773 million.
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Good Samaritan attack: Robber and 'victim' both charged
Police make arrests in case of good Samaritan allegedly attacked on Crown Range Rd.
4 out of every 10 tourism jobs lost in past year- survey
The Lower South Island saw the biggest workforce drop, down 53 per cent.
Queenstown hospitality boss says table and chairs fee discount too late
The council last month announced the discount is in response to Covid-19.
Tourism Minister hints at more support for Queenstown tourism
Stuart Nash says he will outline a number of measures at the TRENZ Hui 2021 this week.
Skiers sought for opening of new traverse near Queenstown
They will embark on a five-day journey across the Harris Mountains.
Sir Eion bestowed with honour at special ceremony
The 76-year-old was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer late last year.
Transtasman bubble boosts NZ's struggling hospitality sector
Hospitality industry data shows the impact of the bubble opening.
'A gentleman to the end': The late Peter Beadle
Peter Beadle died aged 87 at Lakes District Hospital in February.
Queenstown 'heaving' but still missing Aussie accents
Queenstown is enjoying a flood of much-needed school holiday visitors this week.
Second sex conviction for builder who assaulted sleeping flatmate
Steven Enting, 36, said he 'blacked out' and had no memory of the assault.
Jack Frost arrives early for the South Island, temps plummet below zero and snow falls
A midnight storm dumped about a centimetre of snow onto the Porters Alpine Resort.
Flyer back on track after 8 years for southern rail tour
The Flyer ran as a heritage train attraction between 2003-2013 from Kingston to Fairlight.
'Their wallets are full': Festival organiser warns locals of visitor influx
The new music festival will bring an influx of visitors during an otherwise quiet time.
Man on trial for Queenstown stabbing says it was self defence
The jury trial for Jack Harrington, of Nelson, began yesterday.
Queenstown welcomes Aussie travellers with free bungy jump, live music
Qantas QF121 was scheduled to land at Queenstown Airport at 2.30pm.
First commercial flight to land in Queenstown after 387 days
Qantas QF121 is scheduled to land at Queenstown Airport at 2.30pm.
Snow wonder! Southern ski fields cop early dusting
Up to 10cm of snow falls reported on Cardrona, Treble Cone and The Remarkables.
How Queenstown hotels suffered during Covid-19
The South Island town recorded the lowest annual occupancy among big tourist cities.
Concern transtasman bubble may lure Otago orchard workers to Aussie
There are concerns the lustre of working outside, as winter approaches, is wearing off.
1/10 motorhomes 'caught short' by new containment laws
Over 10 per cent of motorhomes would be caught out by proposed standards.
Bring on the party: Return of Queenstown's Winter Festival
'Welcome to Winter' will run over three days from July 2 to 4.
Climbers killed in fall weren't exceeding their abilities - coroner
Conor Smith and Sarwan Chand died while attempting a route on the south of Marian Peak.
Queenstown rejoices at transtasman bubble news
Hotel room bookings filling up as flights from Australia are confirmed by airlines.
Travel envy? How the world reacted to 'exciting' NZ-Aussie travel bubble
NZ has been the world's envy over our Covid status. Now they've reacted to our new bubble.
Travel bubble reaction: Relief for South Island as winter looms
'I think every plane will be full from Australia to Queenstown.'
'Complete cretins': Queenstown mayor hits out at disorderly behaviour
A video shows hundreds of people flooding into Queenstown mall at midnight.
Great Easter Bunny Hunt takes out almost 12,000 rabbits
The message couldn't be clearer: only one bunny's welcome in Otago at Easter.
LUMA returns to light-up Queenstown low season
For the first time the international arts show is designed by Kiwis, for Kiwis.
'Welcome to Rollover Alley': Off road in Gibbston Valley
Jetboats and 4WD provide the adrenaline rush in this South Island playground.
Watch: Easter chaos in Queenstown after bars close at midnight
People could be seen climbing trees and damaging lampposts.
Tourism NZ forecasts $1b boost if transtasman bubble opens
Aussies are already making plans to visit in the lead-up to Tuesday's travel announcement.
Developer who owes $1m to contractors selling luxury apartments
"We bent over backwards to help him," one creditor says.
'A lot of competition': Queenstown accommodation for less than $20 a night
The NZ Hostel Association says prices are down about 50 per cent.
