'Covid-19 is Queenstown's earthquake' - mayor
One resort hotelier says occupancy's falling off a cliff.
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Major Queenstown lights show back with a price tag
Thousands of people have historically flocked to the Queenstown Gardens for Luma.
Nightmare dash after TV presenter loses laptop containing book
The presenter accidentally left the laptop on the roof of his car.
Tourism turmoil: Owning Queenstown businesses not a cash cow
Brett Duncan is the owner of two Queenstown hostels.
Nurse with pacemaker sets record for running length of NZ
Brooke Thomas covered more than 3006km in 57 days and 12 hours.
One-punch assault victim: 'I've lost almost everything'
A man who nearly died after assault says the attack 'destroyed all my dreams and plans'.
Record price for Queenstown home
The award-winning four-bedroom St Andrews Park home sold this week.
Queenstown property market bounces back after Covid-19 losses
There has been a 6 per cent increase in median house prices since the lockdown began.
Need another holiday? Campervans going for less than $80 a day
Low prices aim to give tourism industry a boost in what is usually its peak season.
Land for $350m hotel, apartments up for mortgagee sale
'I find it sad', says developer Tony Tosswill.
GO NZ: EV Safaris and 'squirting' down Otago river rapids
Beyond Queenstown's obvious attractions are fascinating history-rich gems and raw thrills.
Winter comes early: Summer snow in South Island
A cold snap brought around 8cm of snow to the Cardrona Alpine Resort today.
House prices double over past decade in some regions
Five regions recorded the biggest price rises - and one small district topped the lot.
Rain, rain go away: Wet weather hitting today - and it's going to get rougher
Sunday is set to be wet and even wild in some places, and the rain may stay much of week
Overseas Kiwi buyers boosting Queenstown house prices
Median house prices in Queenstown rose to $1,050,000 last month.
Sun for Auckland today; rain may dampen Prada Cup tomorrow
Elsewhere, Blenheim and Hamilton are set to scorch, with highs of 29C and 27C.
Jetstar probe: Claim staff ate Auckland-bound passenger's cherries
Woman claims a box of cherries taken by airline's check-in staff were subsequently eaten.
Food delivery rider seriously injured after rear-ending car in Queenstown
A passerby reportedly treated the injured scooter rider until emergency services arrived.
Our $1b love affair: The cost of playing golf at NZ's most lavish courses
Wealthy Kiwis are forking out thousands of dollars to join exclusive golf clubs.
From Wet Jacket Arm to Hoon Hay: The many strange names of New Zealand
There are 50,519 place names in New Zealand. Some are rather odd.
'A very lucky young man': Driver freed after truck rolls off Crown Range road
The truck went 50m down a bank on the Crown Range this morning.
Man reported missing before body found near Queenstown
A person was found dead in a car park by the shore of Lake Wakatipu on Monday afternoon.
Leading questions: Restaurateur's plan for 2021 after 'brutal' 2020
Restaurateur Fleur Caulton says courage is needed in the face of Covid-19.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Aussie acts barred from Gibbston concert near Queenstown
Outbreaks in two Australian states have forced organisers to change the line up.
New Cromwell Gorge cycle trail comes with a caveat
The best advice might be to 'cycle, stop, look' so as to avoid 'cycle, look, splash'.
Wild weather: 7000+ lightning strikes, 8C below average in places
Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for parts of the North Island.
The top five luxury golf courses for a summer round
Check out our pick of New Zealand's fairways to heaven.
'2020 was terrible': Queenstown's adult industry struggling
Kiwis are less willing to spend up large on adult services, operators say.
One trapped after crash on Crown Range, road blocked
The two-vehicle crash happened about 2.40pm; motorists have been asked to avoid the area.
Two hurt in Otago crash, SH6 closed near Gibbston
Motorists have been advised to delay their journey or take another route.
Five eco-friendly stays for a clear summer conscience
There's something sustainable for every budget.
New Year weather warning: Heavy rain for parts of the south
Metservice has issued a heavy rain watch for parts of the South Island.