Hamish Clark: The sting in the Covid tail, South Island learning to live with the virus
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As Aotearoa begins to open up, our southern tourist hotspot has some good news.
Complaint about $75m Queenstown campground sale rejected
Construction of new development to be phased in seven stages, taking more than a decade.
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Queenstown transtasman flights still a way off
First transtasman flight to Queenstown is eight weeks away.
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Elisabeth Easther meets a Kiwi tourism operator living in the wilds of Glenorchy.
Queenstown hillside cabin sites snapped up by buyers
Twenty-eight sites priced between $385,000 and $575,000.
Covid vaccine passports, mandates may go as NZ woos tourists
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'You took my soulmate from me': Widow's message to crash driver
"You took my soulmate from me," his wife told the driver.
High-speed jet-boat crash: Driver on drugs, alcohol - four injured
Kawarau River jet-boat driver had two party drugs and high levels of booze in his system.
'We're just stoked': Border reopening, kick-start fund lift spirits
Those crossing the Tasman can start arriving from April 13.
Hotel review: A solo, family-free escape in Queenstown
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Returning New Zealanders keen on the south's resorts, ski fields
The Queenstown/Wanaka area is the top region in the country for winter bookings.
'Forgotten treasure' housing plans hit snag: Developer loses court ruling on trees
It plans a much larger scheme for the land but even its tree-planting is ruled illegal
Foot-brawl: Red-carded player decks goalkeeper, game called off
Pre-season friendly with visiting side from Invercargill descends into a free-for-all.
Slow start at clinic for those who got compromised jabs
1500 people received a vaccine that may not have provided any protection against Covid.
Northerners fleeing south; Auckland population declining for first time
Central Otago and Queenstown are continuing to grow despite closed borders.
'Horrified': Queenstown apartment owner claims new light pole blocking view
She says the pole was installed just metres from her balcony.
Missing dogs died in 'tragic accident' owner says
The two dogs went missing on February 11 after returning home with the dog walker.
Doubts over booster protection from Queenstown provider
Southern District Health Board is contacting 1571 people who may have been affected.
Chiropractor defrauds ACC after faking 1000 appointments
Matthew Cochrane's offending was 'systematic and deliberate'.
'Inconvenience and anxiety': Over a thousand affected in vaccine storage bungle
More than 1500 people who received a Pfizer Covid-19 booster may not be fully protected.
'Accidental Kiwi': Why a Queenstown Ukrainian is raising millions for NZ startups
On shocking events at home and the relative calm and big opportunities in NZ.
'It's like taking a family member': Plea for return of dogs in Queenstown
A distraught Queenstown dog owner's offering $5000 for the safe return of two pooches.
And you thought Herne Bay was expensive
House values in Speargrass Flat jumped $1.1m over the last 12 months to more than $4.1m.
East meets West in Japanese-inspired hideaway near Queenstowns Moke Lake.
The couple wanted a New Zealand house that was inspired by Japanese design.
High court orders Queenstown company into liquidation over helicopter payments
The owner claimed both choppers became ''nonairworthy'' last year.
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Tourism sector relieved but hopeful for more border rule changes
Removal of self-isolation for Australian visitors is reportedly a vital next step.
'Very high' rate of Dunedin cases shocks epidemiologist
One in five Covid tests being taken in the city is coming back positive.
Covid-19 in south: Virus has spread into all parts of Otago, Southland
A case has been confirmed at the University of Otago and the polytech.
'Nightmare': Queenstown woman's bid for clemency denied after visa breach
The woman inadvertently breached the rules of her visa and will be deported.
Michael Hill jewellery store manager steals over $50k
An investigation found he gave customers personal account numbers to pay for jewellery.