Latest from Queenstown

'Absolutely devastated': Queenstown burger joint fires employee after racial slur receipt

Staff members would also undergo cultural sensitivity training.

‘Unacceptable’: Popular burger joint apologises after racial slur on customer receipt

Fergburger says an internal investigation has been launched.

Why property investors are turning to short-term rentals for gains

Auckland's average daily rate for Airbnb is just over $290, the highest in NZ.

Ant-Man star to play at NZ Open

Acclaimed actor Michael Peña will be a guest of the New Zealand Open.

‘Special moment’: Danny Lee set for NZ Open return

LIV Golf winner will play his first NZ Open as a professional in Queenstown.

Watch: The best and worst-performing hospital EDs in NZ revealed

Official information reveals the best and worst performing hospital emergency departments.

‘Psychological torture’: Neighbours' relief as woman evicted for excessive noise

Thirteen complaints were made to Kāinga Ora since she moved in last year.

‘Finally they have got him’: Lambo driver charged, car seized after fed-up locals complain to cops

The Queenstown man has been charged over his driving and will appear in court this month.

'Cheaper than roses': Jetstar launches Valentine's Day sale

The sale will last for just eight hours.

‘What am I doing?’: NZ Grand Prix major change for Supercars teammates

'This is pretty much my first time in one of these [single-seaters],' Broc Feeney said.

Devastated local reflects on 70-year connection to historic hall gutted by fire

Douglas Dance, 84, has been connected to the cinema and hall since he was just 13.

Otago community ‘devastated’ after fire destroys Roxburgh town hall - world’s longest running cinema

The town hall was home to the world's longest-running cinema.

Society Insider: Seymour’s romantic beach proposal; Kiwi running billionaire’s empire

Plus, is NZ rich list heiress Ali Andrews married to her French-US billionaire boyfriend?

Waikato town named among 'Most Welcoming Cities on Earth'

The destination received the accolade as part of Booking.com's Traveller Review Awards.

South Island area becomes official International Dark Sky Sanctuary

It's the fifth Dark Sky Sanctuary in Aotearoa.

NZ Open: LIV Golf, ex-PGA Tour stars to chase $2m prize purse

New Zealand's premier tournament already features a competitive field.

Shootings, fires, and more: Alarming rise in cruel acts against protected birds

Nineteen incidents were recorded nationwide in the past three months.

‘With a heavy heart’: End of an era for Winter Games NZ

Organisers say adverse economic conditions have impacted its financial viability.