'Die ... I will ... kill you': Drink driver who rammed car into camp ground during spree denied appeal
A drink driver arrested twice on the same night after three-hour spree denied appeal.
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'A soulmate, father and a friend': Family mourns fisherman
The body of missing fisherman Martin Suttie has been recovered from Lake Wakatipu.
Doomsday bunkers: Rich Americans 'escaping to NZ'
Queenstown has long had rumours swirling about its doomsday escapers in boltholes.
Body of missing Dunedin man Martin Suttie found
Police said searchers recovered his body this afternoon.
Holidays bring flurry of activity to Kiwi ski slopes, but numbers are down
In spite of busy slopes and crowded carparks, this will be a difficult season.
Redundancy notices start for wage subsidy workers
Work is about to end for many of the 372,000 Kiwis still on Covid-19 wage subsidies.
'Halo effect': School holidays see urban exodus from Kiwi cities
Kiwi families are keen to explore their back yard - but few are venturing far.
Navy dive squads fail to find fisherman
No sign has been found of the fisherman who went missing on Lake Wakatipu.
Exclusive: MP Sarah Dowie on leaving politics, Jami-Lee Ross
MP Sarah Dowie speaks for the first time about leaving politics - and that relationship.
Commercial tenants feeling 'abandoned' by Govt
Some commercial businesses are still struggling to pay rent for properties they can't use.
Search resumes for fisherman missing on Lake Wakatipu
Coastguard and emergency services from Glenorchy hunted in vain into the night.
Queenstown migrant couple denied return to NZ
The couple's requests to return have been repeatedly spurned by Immigration NZ.
An electronic bracelet for everyone in managed isolation?
Government signals strengthening the monitoring of those in managed isolation.
Settled weekend for most, with late dusting of snow
There's more good news for skiers and snowboarders.
Skydiver's death: Family denied chance to search for body using drone
A US family wants to search for the remains of a skydiver who died in Lake Wakatipu.
DHB to discuss Queenstown as isolation town
Queenstown may become the next isolation town for Covid-19 quarantine.
Go NZ: Queenstown's best skiing, snowboarding, eating and drinking
Central Otago's ski-fields are opening and there's never been a better time to visit.
Queenstown expats stranded in Bali struggling to survive
Couple has lost unhealthy amounts of weight while rationing their food.
Queenstown's newest hotel to open to domestic market
The two-year project cost $60 million with around 250 workers at its peak.
$59m Biggs divorce ends in settlement
One of the country's most costly divorces has ended in an agreement.
PM unveils $85 million boost for Covid-hit Queenstown
Queenstown residents and business leaders have accused the Govt of overlooking the town.
Saving Queenstown: Will it survive Covid?
Queenstown is rolling out the deals to help it survive until the tourists come back.
Forget Europe! Queenstown should be your next luxury vacation
These days Queenstown is idyllic, so it's the perfect place for a European-esque getaway.
'Alpine city' vision: The bold plan to move Queenstown Airport
Frankton land should be used to build 'city of the future' instead of airport, says group.
The moment that left AJ Hackett staff speechless
Staff were gathered for an important meeting yesterday.
Severely disabled boy's caregiver to be booted from NZ
The caregiver for a special needs boy in Queenstown is being forced to leave NZ.
Covid 19: Queenstown quarantine mooted
'We may look to a range of other regions to help accommodate future arrivals.'
Top travel tips for Hawke's Bay and Queenstown from the locals
Two experts in luxury accommodation share their favourite hometown spots.
$59m divorce case under way: Husband 'dragging the chain' over $700k payment
Lawyer accuses husband of 'dragging the chain' over a $700,000 payment.
Inside the 'awful' quarantine bus ride to Rotorua
It was the last thing weary travellers were expecting.
Queenstown holds first conference since lockdown
Nearly 30 business owners from throughout the country attended the two-day conference.
$409 school holiday flight vs $79 after the holidays
Expensive school holiday airfares deter families from far flung New Zealand destinations.
Baby suffered brain injury after midwife's failures
One baby born not breathing after a difficult labour and suffered a brain injury.
Business event venue upsets Queenstown tour operators
Man who owns venue reportedly owes thousands to local operators.