One of Queenstown's most established tourism operators, Kawarau Jet, has been ordered to pay $320,500 in costs after it campaigned against a rival jet boat company.

There's plenty more to do than just ski in this Central Otago town, reports Shandelle Battersby.

Queenstown and Southern Lakes has been named one of Lonely Planet's top 10 regions to visit next year.

We've rounded up some of the best events happening all over the country this long weekend.

Taking the Scenic Southern Route means seeing the glory of the country at your own pace.

Zara Phillips is facing fresh humiliation after the owner of a second New Zealand bar revealed he had footage of her husband Mike Tindall canoodling with a mystery blonde.

England Rugby player Mike Tindall was caught on CCTV, getting close to an unknown blonde woman while on a team night out at the Altitude Bar in Queenstown.

The English rugby team - and a dwarf - have sprung to the defence of captain Mike Tindall over reports that he flirted with a mystery blonde during a bizarre night out in Queenstown.

But for some, buying bullion has been a costly mistake...

A cold, wet end to a thrilling wilderness voyage is all part of the adventure, writes Elizabeth Binning.

No good at skiing? No problem. Danielle Wright sets out in snowshoes through Queenstown's backcountry.

Cath Fraser samples a Queenstown-based visitor activity aimed at unleashing the artist within.