Latest from Queenstown

Noise wars: Resident sick of 'doof-doof' music from Airbnb houses

Airbnb properties blamed for "party central" louse noise on weekends.

Mayor lashes 'pillaging' petrol companies

'I'm afraid I think there's a fair amount of ... pillage by the petrol companies here.'

Skydiver, paraglider recovering after separate crashes

Skydiver and paraglider recovering following separate crashes.

Skydiver survives Queenstown parachute accident

Police say a 29-year-old man received moderate injuries after crashing on NZOne premises.

Paraglider seriously injured near Cardrona

The woman was flown by helicopter to Dunedin with serious injuries.

Tourist's lost engagement ring plea goes viral

Can Twitter save the day?

Government lifts house price caps for Queenstown

House price caps for Queenstown Lakes will be increased.

'Possible miscarriage of justice' in porn assault case

The man was convicted by the Chief District Court Judge of assaulting his girlfriend.

'I hope you enjoyed your $40 conversation': Chatty concert-goers frustrate

Shut up or ship out - that's the message from a venue sick of people talking during gigs.

Pilot urges Queenstown Airport to look at alternative sites

Airport company says it has looked but ruled out sites other than Wanaka and Queenstown.

Courting a buyer: Run-down old tennis court fetches $1m

The sale serves up more proof of Queenstown's red-hot property prices.

Queenstown's mayor facing action over Stonewood Homes collapse

Jim Boult says he will "vigorously defend"' any suggestions he did not fulfil his duties.

Queenstown mayor sued over collapse of building company

In a statement, Boult said he rejected the claim made by the liquidators.

Queenstown: What's more to adore darlings?

Tina Moore is in her element in Queenstown.

Queenstown couple in $59m divorce fight

She's after homes in Australia, Argentina - he says his wealth pre-dates their marriage.

School's out: Teachers walk off the job over pay - what are they really worth?

As teachers prepare to strike next week, how do we decide what they are worth?

You go first: Competition winners are first to try out AJ Hackett's catapult

30 years in the making, the secret attraction is revealed as an incredible human catapult.

AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy: first impression

Competiiton winner Katie Mitchell from Tauranga was one of the first to try the catapult