'Just nonsensical': Perfect storm to hit struggling Queenstown hospitality sector
Many operators will have to pay unsustainably-high hourly rates to keep businesses open.
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Hotel worried tourists will sleep in unclean rooms due to staff shortage
Occupancy levels are reportedly being restricted by accommodation providers.
New kids on the block: Hollywood star scores waterfront NZ location for burger chain
Superstar brothers' burger outlet is moving into the site of a former well-known eatery.
'P*** off to your country': Bartender cleared for attempting citizen's arrest after racist remarks
The Colombian conceded he could have acted differently; judge said actions were justified.
Long weekends, school holidays a 'recipe for success' for Southern tourism
Southern tourism destinations have been very busy recently.
More than twice legal limit: Entrepreneur avoids conviction due to new venture
Vital business travel abroad would be 'impossible' with a conviction, his counsel said.
Could $120m+ Queenstown case top NZ's largest leaky claim?
Oaks operates the Auckland and Queenstown buildings that have major leaks, fire defects.
Queenstown-Glenorchy road to temporarily reopen after slip caused by storm
The road was closed at about 8am yesterday leaving Glenorchy cut off.
'So full of potential': Tramper remembered as talented mathematician
His body was discovered at Giant Gate Falls on March 30.
'Loudest thunder ever': Heavy rain, road closures as storm hits Queenstown
A lightning strike at the Frankton grid exit point has caused the power to go out.
Purchase record: Buyer pays $25.7m for Queenstown super-home
Previous record resort price is thought to be about $24 million.
Treat your mum to an unforgettable trip with this week's hottest travel deals
Explore islands, laneways, harbours and luxury suites with this week's travel deals.
Body identified as 21yo missing tramper
The man's body was found on March 30 after he was reported missing two days earlier.
Man killed in crash had family visit to India planned
Tajinder Singh, 27, hoped to see his parents again after seven years in New Zealand.
Skydiving near water rules yet to be tightened
Recommendations to make skydiving near water safer have yet to be signed as priority.
Easter weather: Wind and rain warning as temperatures drop
It's a mixed bag of weather this Easter.
No commute, more family time: The big company letting workers move away - and take their city wages with them
Xero senior project manager David Michl now works from his home office in Wanaka.
Lake Wakatipu incident: Man to pay $20K reparation
Victim one of four children taking turns on an inflatable biscuit being pulled by boat.
'It's time to move on': Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult won't seek third term
'Good leaders understand that they're there for a period.'
Queenstown mayor not seeking third term
Queenstown mayor Jim Boult announced this afternoon he won't be seeking a third term.
Apple products stolen from NZ Post deliveries
Apple Homepod Mini, Apple i-Pad, Apple Macbook laptop, and an Apple pen were taken.
Airport decision far off but opposers want questions answered
Both sides say they want a sustainable future.
Queenstown hotel faces butler shortage ahead of tourist arrivals
The owner has been working to find a solution that didn't involve looking overseas.
Weather records tumble in dry and warm March
Queenstown recorded its warmest March in 150 years.
'Pretty excited': First dusting of snow for the year falls
Ski fields in Queenstown woke to a nice surprise this morning.
Plug pulled: Lake near lowest level in 30 years
Last decent rainfall in Wanaka was 46 days ago.
Temperatures over 20C across NZ ahead of cold shift, snow
Temperatures are expected to drop nationwide later this week.
Queenstown Airport hits back over extortionate rent claim
Glen Sowry alleges tenant erected fence on more than twice the area being paid for.
'Shell-shocked': Airport's 750 per cent rent increase 'extortion'
"If that's not extortion, I don't know what is."
Milford Track death: Experienced tramper worked as a lodge attendant
He was suitably experienced and carried a personal locator beacon and a two-way radio.
Rich-listers invest in RealNZ as it gears up for tourism rebuild
Rich-listers among new investors in big tourism player gearing up for opening borders.
'Broken up with alcohol': Celebrant vows to quit drinking after new driving ban
Queenstown marriage celebrant vows to stop drinking after another driving offence.
Opinion: To New Zealand, with love from Queenstown
The adventure capital has been slammed like no other town.