New ZealandBig agenda for Ardern/Morrison talks in QueenstownThe two PMs have plenty to talk about, from Covid to climate change to China.28 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentQueenstown's back: New $45m R&D hub risingAiming to attract new people to area, keep and upskill existing residents.28 May 05:30 AM
TravelLeading lights: Angus Muir's guide to Queenstown by nightWith 500 artists, organisers, volunteers, LUMA is the Lakes' biggest art show.27 May 05:56 PM
New ZealandDriver admits killing girlfriend in off-roading crashPassenger Olivia Brown, who died in the crash, was told not to wear a seatbelt.27 May 01:00 AM
New Zealand-10C: Coldest May morning in yearsThe wintry conditions prompted warnings for road users.26 May 09:55 PM
TravelSki fields to open early as Aussie demand predict bumper seasonBookings from inbound Australian skiers and domestic demand are filling up Queenstown.26 May 02:17 AM
New ZealandRecipient of controversial tourism grant up for saleThe business was awarded a $500,000 grant plus a $1 million loan in Covid relief funding.23 May 10:19 PM
New Zealand'Not doing so well': Parts of south still dry despite rainOamaru has only received 31 per cent of its average rainfall this month.23 May 07:38 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismWhat chance of 'significant' border opening by January 1?Tourism sector desperate to open border in Jan as hinted in Budget, but staff woes remain.21 May 05:23 AM
New ZealandRoads closed and caution urged as NZ battered by snow, gales and rainActive fronts moving across the country make for a wild, wintry Tuesday.18 May 02:12 AM
New ZealandRare piece of Queenstown real estate on market for first time since 1913The land has 110m of frontage to Frankton Rd and rises from 22m to 45m above lake level.17 May 12:07 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Thunderstorms on way as band of rain sweeps North IslandMuch of the country can expect some rain on Monday - but not Christchurch.16 May 09:39 PM
New ZealandInfant among the injured in head-on crashSeven people caught up in head-on smash.16 May 01:29 AM
KahuCollins says Govt proposing Ngāi Tahu co-ownership of South Island water assetsAt party's regional conference in Queenstown today, Collins said plan had upset mayors.16 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandTSS Earnslaw: 108-year-old steamship takes a restRoutine hull-strengthening work will take place and new rescue crafts will be installed.13 May 01:58 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFormer NZX, Mediaworks boss joins water stoush over Sir Russell Coutts' private golf courseThe sailing legend wants to take water from two creeks on the Crown Terrace.12 May 05:43 AM
New ZealandMan who flouted lockdown rules has conviction quashed after errorMan gets conviction quashed after an error was made by a duty solicitor and judge.12 May 04:37 AM
New Zealand'We've got positive cash flow': Queenstown high-flyer defying Covid-19At least one Queenstown tourism operator believes he's benefited from Covid-19.11 May 07:12 PM
New ZealandGovt gives millions to Queenstown cycleway projectThe total cost of the project is $20.773 million.06 May 11:04 PM
New ZealandGood Samaritan attack: Robber and 'victim' both chargedPolice make arrests in case of good Samaritan allegedly attacked on Crown Range Rd.05 May 03:44 AM
New Zealand4 out of every 10 tourism jobs lost in past year- surveyThe Lower South Island saw the biggest workforce drop, down 53 per cent.05 May 01:26 AM
New ZealandQueenstown hospitality boss says table and chairs fee discount too lateThe council last month announced the discount is in response to Covid-19.03 May 01:57 AM
New ZealandTourism Minister hints at more support for Queenstown tourismStuart Nash says he will outline a number of measures at the TRENZ Hui 2021 this week.02 May 07:36 PM
New ZealandSkiers sought for opening of new traverse near QueenstownThey will embark on a five-day journey across the Harris Mountains.02 May 07:17 PM
BusinessSir Eion bestowed with honour at special ceremonyThe 76-year-old was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer late last year.29 Apr 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessTranstasman bubble boosts NZ's struggling hospitality sectorHospitality industry data shows the impact of the bubble opening.29 Apr 05:10 AM
New Zealand'A gentleman to the end': The late Peter BeadlePeter Beadle died aged 87 at Lakes District Hospital in February.28 Apr 07:43 PM
New ZealandQueenstown 'heaving' but still missing Aussie accentsQueenstown is enjoying a flood of much-needed school holiday visitors this week.27 Apr 09:38 PM
New ZealandSecond sex conviction for builder who assaulted sleeping flatmateSteven Enting, 36, said he 'blacked out' and had no memory of the assault.27 Apr 08:56 PM
New ZealandJack Frost arrives early for the South Island, temps plummet below zero and snow fallsA midnight storm dumped about a centimetre of snow onto the Porters Alpine Resort.27 Apr 12:10 AM
New ZealandFlyer back on track after 8 years for southern rail tourThe Flyer ran as a heritage train attraction between 2003-2013 from Kingston to Fairlight.26 Apr 08:09 PM
New Zealand'Their wallets are full': Festival organiser warns locals of visitor influxThe new music festival will bring an influx of visitors during an otherwise quiet time.25 Apr 10:27 PM
New ZealandMan on trial for Queenstown stabbing says it was self defenceThe jury trial for Jack Harrington, of Nelson, began yesterday.19 Apr 07:50 PM
New ZealandQueenstown welcomes Aussie travellers with free bungy jump, live musicQantas QF121 was scheduled to land at Queenstown Airport at 2.30pm.19 Apr 03:48 AM