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The hotels with the highest usage of power, water and waste
Hotels in Nelson/Marlborough use over 250,000 litres of water annually per room.
Former Aussie gang member claims NZ Open title with thrilling putt
Ryan Peake has turned his life around after being sentenced to prison for assault in 2014.
'We want it more': Hendry in contention to break Kiwi drought at NZ Open
The 2017 champion sits tied for fourth at 10-under heading into the weekend.
‘Phenomenal’: Te Matatini hailed by First Nations visitors
Thirty First Nations people from Canada joined the festival in New Plymouth.
Geary and Hendry carry early Kiwi hopes at NZ Open
The local duo sit four strokes off the lead held by Australian Harrison Crowe.
Person who fled checkpoint into Lake Wānaka rescued by police in boat then arrested
Police used a member of the public's boat during the rescue.
Society Insider: Sir John Key’s new $6m chopper; NZ’s tallest hotel penthouse for sale at $16m
Plus, Jordan Rondel after selling mega-successful boxed baking kit business, The Caker.
'Exposed and difficult terrain': Female tramper dies in fall at Mt Aspiring National Park
Her death has been referred to the coroner.
How an engagement and a fierce rivalry set the stage at NZ Open
Lucas Herbert got engaged in Queenstown overlooking Lake Wakatipu.
Alker eyes elusive NZ Open title with Royal Portrush spot on the line
Steven Alker, 53, aims for his first New Zealand Open title at Millbrook Resort.
‘Can’t find the body’: Mother of missing Argentinian hiker wrestling with reality of son’s fate
Hector Gaston Arigau has been missing for two and a half weeks now.
Four people injured after jet boat incident in Skippers Canyon, Queenstown
Emergency services were called to the scene about 5pm.
US billionaire Peter Thiel winds down NZ business interests
His only remaining ties to NZ are a passport, a Booktrack stake, and a Wānaka landbank.
Apocalypse now: Doomsday bunker secretly installed in NZ
Underground shelter clients sought the ‘beauty, isolation, security’ of NZ.
‘She trusted me’: Jude Dobson on ghostwriting a bestselling spy memoir
Dobson has told Pippa Latour’s incredible memoir as a wartime spy in The Last Secret Agent
New boat-sharing operator launches for Auckland boaties
Freedom Boat Club is one of the largest in the world. Now it's come to New Zealand.
‘Can we afford this?’: Patients shocked by $1000 after-hours medical fees
Fees as high as $1000 have been quoted for after-hours appointments.
Ayrburn owner Winton Land suffers profit drop
Luxury developer says downturn has been more severe and prolonged than expected.
They’re back! MTB Nationals return to Rotorua – all you need to know
The downhill competition will run for the final time over the famed Taniwha Trail.
SkyCity group profit down 73%
Casino, entertainment and hotel giant explains how market treated it.
Society Insider: How Sally Ridge’s 21yo son struck supermarket mega-deal; billionaire Jillian Friedlander on beating cancer
Plus, Queenstown's new luxury car show, and the $8 million Ferrari set to be on show.
Brad Pitt arrives in Auckland to film action thriller in NZ
The 61-year-old is set to spend up to seven weeks shooting Heart of the Beast.
'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.