Flood evacuees directed to locked-up church in comms failure
Queenstown residents instead booked a stay at the Holiday Inn out of their own pocket.
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School holiday rush: Traffic building south out of Auckland as airport braces for passenger rush
School hols, Warriors' Brisbane match and South Island weather combine for maximum chaos.
Live: Snow falls as southern flooding mop-up gets underway
Landslides and heavy floodwaters have forced residents to evacuate.
Queenstown state of emergency coincides with school holiday travel period
Snow season has ended early in the area, as resorts close early.
'Serious risk to health': No parasite filter in Queenstown
Confirmed cases of Cryptosporidium rose by two yesterday to 17.
’It’s serious’: Covid measures brought out as gastro infections climb
Cryptospordium cases in Queenstown have doubled in two days.
Queenstown gastro outbreak ‘very unusual’ - health official
There have been 15 confirmed cases of cryptosporidium in the tourist town.
Cases rise to 15 in first gastro outbreak in Queenstown for 40 years
Queenstown Lakes District Council issued a boil water notice to residents yesterday.
1500 bikini-clad Kiwis break own record for skiing in swim togs
The Polar Bare helped break the Queenstown ski field's busiest day ever.
Giant new operator for ultra-luxury Kauri Cliffs and other Robertson Lodges
Hong-Kong based manager sees big future in Aotearoa's ultra-luxury market.
Lord of the land: Sir Peter Jackson’s $350m property empire
The Lord of the Rings mogul has doubled the value of his property holdings since 2019.
Edmund Hillary outdoor clothing brand placed in liquidation
The company's first store opened in Queenstown in 2018.
NZ's most expensive house: Sale shatters price record
Luxury property on 15ha sold in off-market deal. So where was it and what did it sell for?
'Dishonestly obtained' Cardrona ski passes land four Aussie tourists in court
A Queenstown court heard how the defendants sought to ski for free.
SkyCity’s NZ share price plunges, casino licences could be suspended
Unprecedented move after former customer complained about casino giant.
Kea Kids: Queenstown kid skier raises big bucks for cancer research
There’s only one thing Lochie Win loves more than skiing, and that’s raising money for the Cancer Society. Lucky for us he’s winning at both! Kea Kids News reporter Coco hits the slopes and learns what’s inspired his big adventures.
Bigger impact: Research shows likely effects of controversial Tarras airport
Animated flyovers released today show the impact Tarras airport would have.
LGBTQIA+ Kiwis feel less safe travelling, new study suggests
However, one company hopes to offer a safe space for rainbow travellers.
3-2-1... bungy swing: AJ Hackett applies for consent to add to world-famous jump site
Commerical bungy pioneers want to add three-person swing across river.
Good punt: SkyCity hits turaround, CEO's pay up
Remember the blaze back in 2019? The company expects a $657.1m fire insurance payout.
Editorial: Migrant exploitation woes shameful
EDITORIAL: The New Zealand dream? Sadly not for some migrants, to our great shame.
Queenstown housing crisis: Sleeping in a car under five blankets in sub-zero conditions
Diego Leon, who works at a local juice bar, now calls his Honda Odyssey car his home.
Brutal assault after work function in Queenstown
Four weeks in hospital recovering from street attack after a company awards evening.
'Many near misses': Skifield guilty for fence post death of skier
Former ski instructor killed after colliding with a wooden pole at the end of Sugar's Run.
'Best job you’ll ever have': Kim Dotcom's search for new house staff in Queenstown
'DO NOT apply for this job if you are from a 5 Eyes country,' says internet entrepreneur.
'Well done': Judge praises man who headbutted harasser
He said the world would be safer if more people stepped in when women were being harassed.
Festival fun and a world-class beach: This week’s need-to-know travel news
There's a celebration in Queenstown that's not to be missed.
Freezing temperatures, fresh snow to hit tonight
The North Island ski fields can expect a light dusting of snow.
How will NZ get $210b of crucial new infrastructure funded, built?
National is a fan of PPPs and has big plans for new ones if it gets elected.
Snow closes roads, falling in Wellington hills, as temperatures plummet
The cold blast will continue to creep up the country today.
'Desperation and necessity': 'Embarrassed' worker stole from till 165 times on CCTV
A former worker has been accused of selling thousands from the till of a Four Square.
Māori in Queenstown create play to support whānau who’ve lost loved ones to suicide
A small community of Māori living in Tāhuna, Queenstown has organised a stage play, Toa, to connect and support whānau who may be grieving loved ones. Video / Te Ao Māori News
Play tackles trauma of self-inflicted death
Queenstown Maori support whānau who’ve lost loved ones to suicide.
Massive residential development in central Queenstown
Silver Creek will grow to 15 neighbourhoods that will accommodate 580 house lots.