Latest from Queenstown

NZ's most popular Airbnb summer spot revealed

Want to summer in Queenstown or Tauranga? You better book in quick according to Airbnb.

High-profile Aucklander allegedly breached Covid rules, police investigating

It's alleged the person attended a gathering in Queenstown last weekend.

Three Aucklanders arrested after a trip to the snow

Three Auckland men have been charged and are due to appear in court.

Off-road crash tragedy: Driver escapes conviction over girlfriend's death

4WD vehicle fell 24m in vertical drop.

Birthday-driven lockdown breacher sentenced

Judge not impressed by explanations given to police at two checkpoints.

Brrr: Spring frost for parts of the south, some places recording -4

While the south is shivering, Kaitaia is revelling in 16C.

Auckland couple's lockdown Wānaka excursion - pair seek suppression

Police have revealed details about how the couple got to Wānaka from Auckland.

Queentown mayor wants police plan to avoid future Covid-19 border breaches

Mayor wants to know what police will be doing to avoid another breach of lockdown rules.

Two Arrowtown golf resorts permitted to go ahead

High-spending golfers are the kind of visitors Queenstown and Wanaka want.

Finger-nicking good: Skateboarders swipe KFC from drive-through

The pair grabbed a $90 order as it was being passed to a customer.

Photos: Inside billionaire Peter Thiel's planned lakefront resort

Rooftops are heavily planted so disappear into the area's outstanding natural beauty.

Exclusive: US billionaire Peter Thiel proposes luxury lodge

Resource consent being sought for tourist lodge to be built on part of a 193ha farm.

Queenstown loses out on LGBT+ boost as Winter Pride cancelled

Half of LGBTQ travellers feel they 'could not be themselves' while on holiday.

Covid 19 Delta outbreak: You shall not pass - airports promise strict checks on travellers as L3/4 divide comes into play

Aviation Security in place to make sure those travelling have permission.

Level 3 countdown: Travel restrictions to stay tight as country readies to divide

NZ set to divide in the fight against Covid-19 - and travelling will be severely limited.

Queenstown Rhapsody! Family's hilarious album cover to beat lockdown boredom

One family decided they wanted to break free from the boredom of lockdown.

Police called to Queenstown mountain bike accident find up to 50 riders on trails

The female rider could now be facing the prospect of being fined.

Queenstown loses out with Winter Pride festival cancellation

One of the biggest festivals on Queenstown's calendar has been cancelled.