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Official campaign to find the workforce needed is due to launch on Saturday.
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Auckland school to close after pupil tested for Covid-19
School principal Gary Sweeney said parents would be notified today about the closure.
Coronavirus: Family says China safer than NZ for their kids
Worried parents are starting to withdraw children from daycare.
Former world boxing champ in enforced isolation in Queenstown
The Danish star was filming a TV series when a member of his crew contracted the virus.
Shutdown will cost many jobs in Queenstown
Lots of jobs at stake in Queenstown because of Covid-19.
Coronavirus bites: Pub lays off staff, apologises for 'no tourists' sign
"It's not a very pleasant time... we're suffering", pub owner says.
Coronavirus: Danish woman worked with film crew in Queenstown
The case is the eighth in NZ and the first in the South Island.
Queenstown coronavirus case: Danish tourist visited adventure attraction
Danish tourist visiting Queenstown tests positive for coronavirus.
Billionaires eye Kiwi coronavirus bolthole
One US billionaire said being trapped in NZ by border closures would be "dream come true".
Mayor on $30k leadership course at luxury resort - at ratepayers' cost
Questions have been flying over Andy Foster's whereabouts this week.
Killed motorcyclist had 'a big heart'
Former Aucklander Matthew Clark loved to ride his superbike, says grieving friend.
Jet boat, bungy, cycle or cruise - the best of Queenstown, Central Otago and Dunedin
Try these great holiday tips for Queenstown, Dunedin and the Deep South
Cause found for Shotover jetboat crash
Investigation finds steering failure led to crash which injured nine tourists.
Cyclist run over by truck near Queenstown
A cyclist has been seriously injured after being run over by a truck.
Wife mourns 'the best man I ever met'
Rafting incident south of Manapouri claims the life of father-of-two Joel Palmeira.
Jail for threatening arborists with samurai sword
Lawyer for Jason Bastion says he was 'exhausted and under personal pressure'.
Underage sunbed use: Salon owner first person prosecuted in NZ
Teen not asked for proof of age nor given skin assessment in breach of Health Act.
Woman convicted for 'wanton violence'
Child-care centre worker assaulted three people in Queenstown then punched a policewoman.
Airbnb rules are a tangled mess
We say: Government needs to take the lead ahead of a council crackdown.
Police name Queenstown woman killed in 4WD crash
Police have named a Queenstown woman killed after a vehicle hurtled down a steep bank.
Body of missing British tramper found
Stephanie Simpson was reported missing on Monday in Mt Aspiring National Park.
Bouncer's roundhouse punch knocked out victim
Victim was clutched a pie and wrapper when Zayde Forde swung his devastating blow.
Wrong side of the road: Tourist fined $28,000 for fatal crash
Dalbert Tin, 29, was driving a rental car on the wrong side of the road in fatal crash.
Outdoor groups petition NZSki as Remarkables toll goes up
A petition to end the Remarkables toll road has been launched, 24 hours after opening.
Slip near Queenstown: 'It sounded like thunder'
Gibbston woman describes how slip sounded like thunder.
No ordinary subdivision: $720k just for the section
The third stage of the Remarkables View subdivision is currently for sale.
Did Tom Cruise secretly swoop into Queenstown?
The Hollywood A-lister was spotted at Queenstown Airport on Saturday afternoon.
Queenstown hotel takes to social media to deny coronavirus case
'Please note that these rumours are unfounded and untrue', the hotel said.
Killer driver: Tourist pleads guilty after 84-year-old's crash death
Driver was in NZ with his wife on a tourist visa.
Jetboat crashes on Kawarau River near Queenstown
There are reports of a jetboat crash on the Kawarau River outside of Queenstown.
Bus crash witness: 'I just heard screaming'
Nicholas Holmes heard a crash then grinding metal on the road and ran to the scene.
Horror Queenstown crash: Dad flown to be with girl who lost both hands
A man has been charged with careless driving causing injury following the crash.
Man charged after pair lose limbs in horror Queenstown bus crash
A child and a woman are in hospital after a bus rolled in Glenorchy-Queenstown
Serious crash: Two seriously hurt after bus rolls near Queenstown
Road reopens after 20 passengers injured when bus flipped 7km southwest of Queenstown.