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Rugby sevens: Bay of Plenty chase first title
Bay of Plenty look potent enough to end a remarkable drought at the national sevens rugby tournament in Queenstown this weekend.
Holiday homes for getaway to remember
While you're slumming it this summer, others are living it up.
Police prepare to deal with New Year's Eve hot spots
Liquor bans are in place and police numbers are being boosted in many of the traditional New Year's Eve hot spots.
Airport reports more passengers
Auckland Airport handled 3.8 per cent more passengers in November than a year ago, and airports it has invested in experienced even stronger growth.
Paragliders' licences suspended
Three Queenstown paragliding pilots have had their tandem licences suspended after an investigation revealed they took unacceptable risks.
Hilton to open its first South Island hotels
Hilton Worldwide announces the signing of management agreements for two new properties.
Kayakers' bodies found on Lake Wakatipu
The bodies of two kayakers were found on Lake Wakatipu this morning.
Dining with Santa's helpers
If you want Christmas Day to really be a holiday, book yourself into a restaurant and let the staff do all the work.
US billionaire to buy Queenstown hotel
The long-term lease and boutique visitor accommodation business within Queenstown's historic Eichardt's Private Hotel looks set to be bought for less than $1 million by American billionaire Julian Robertson.
Queenstown: Romp on the ropes
Hey there's Queenstown. Upside down. It's an unexpectedly excellent way to admire some of the world's most spectacular alpine scenery.