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![Holiday price relief: Where hotel room rates are falling fastest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Holiday price relief: Where hotel room rates are falling fastest
'For many hotel operators, the forecast for the next few months is like a blizzard.'
![Nerves on edge as stranded flyers prepare to depart Queenstown - again](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Nerves on edge as stranded flyers prepare to depart Queenstown - again
A duck being sucked into the aircraft is suspected to have caused an engine fire.
![Duck could be to blame for 'horrifying' Queenstown flight catching fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Duck could be to blame for 'horrifying' Queenstown flight catching fire
A passenger said there was screaming and crying after the fire started.
![Bird strikes explained: How common are they in New Zealand?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Bird strikes explained: How common are they in New Zealand?
When aircraft are most likely to hit birds — and what happens when they do.
![Watch: 'I could feel the flames' – witnesses describe fire shooting from aircraft after bird strike](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Watch: 'I could feel the flames' – witnesses describe fire shooting from aircraft after bird strike
The aircraft has now made an emergency landing at Invercargill Airport.
![Two people injured after Air NZ flight hits severe turbulence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Two people injured after Air NZ flight hits severe turbulence
A passenger was treated while a flight attendant hit the aircraft's roof.
!['I'll never hear from her again': Mail goes undelivered amid NZ Post dispute](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'I'll never hear from her again': Mail goes undelivered amid NZ Post dispute
NZ Post is refusing to deliver letters to a Queenstown development.
![Fixing a financial disaster: How Ryman’s chairman plans to do it](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Fixing a financial disaster: How Ryman’s chairman plans to do it
CEO & CFO gone. Dividend suspended. Directors replaced.
![These are the Matariki events you don't want to miss this year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
These are the Matariki events you don't want to miss this year
The magic of the night sky has aligned once more.
![Back to business for King's Birthday Honours 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Back to business for King's Birthday Honours 2024
A change in Government has meant a clear shift in focus for the 2024 list.
![From Dai Henwood to Demi Moore: The week's best lifestyle and entertainment stories](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
From Dai Henwood to Demi Moore: The week's best lifestyle and entertainment stories
Ten of the best lifestyle and entertainment stories to read this weekend.
![Sub-tropical jet stream to bring warm 23C temperature to parts this long weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Sub-tropical jet stream to bring warm 23C temperature to parts this long weekend
Many regions are set to bask in unseasonally high temperatures across the holiday weekend.
![Air NZ flight pulls out of two take offs after potential bird strike, engine issue](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Air NZ flight pulls out of two take offs after potential bird strike, engine issue
Passengers were caught off-guard when the pilot braked suddenly while taking off.
![Fears Queenstown’s homeless problem is about to snowball](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Fears Queenstown’s homeless problem is about to snowball
Dozens of people are living in tents around the tourism hub.
![Snowy south, sunny north in weekend of weather contrasts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Snowy south, sunny north in weekend of weather contrasts
'Choice' weather is on the way for our biggest city but there are snow warnings for south.
![Pirongia herd manager named New Zealand Dairy Trainee of the Year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Pirongia herd manager named New Zealand Dairy Trainee of the Year
Kirwyn Ellis was described by the judges as relaxed, thoughtful and mature.
!['Bonkers' or brave? Restoring wonky buildings at $200m Ayrburn](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'Bonkers' or brave? Restoring wonky buildings at $200m Ayrburn
'Some of these farmers must have thought we were bonkers when we turned up.'
![Green light for bigger red light districts in luxurious NZ getaway towns?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Green light for bigger red light districts in luxurious NZ getaway towns?
Brothel zones in Queenstown and Wānaka could be extended.
![Five of the best things to do in Queenstown this winter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Five of the best things to do in Queenstown this winter
Have an illuminating time in Queenstown this winter.
![Watch: Couple book romantic Queenstown hotel, get building site](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Watch: Couple book romantic Queenstown hotel, get building site
The hotel on the shore of Wakitipu is undergoing 'extensive redevelopments'.
![Queenstown Views Villas, Carlin Hotel debts and assets disclosed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Queenstown Views Villas, Carlin Hotel debts and assets disclosed
The companies owned by the late Kevin Carlin owe millions.