Queenstown in crisis: Struggling businesses may get Government help
The mayor says options include a rent subsidy and "some sort of soft loan."
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Woman in the dark after dining with friend who tested positive
Eight days after her friend confirmed Covid positive, Elaine Thomson has heard nothing.
Tourism company boss: Many Kiwis now too scared to travel
Industry boss says decades of building tourism sector was wiped out in weeks.
'Send us a lifeline' - International tourism sector on the brink of collapse
Without help, up to 80 per cent of inbound tourism businesses are at risk of failure.
'Sheer confusion' among Queenstown businesses with Omicron outbreak
Queenstown has become the epicentre of the Omicron outbreak in the South Island.
Dozens of close contacts at Queenstown school after masks not worn correctly
There is one confirmed case and two probably cases at the school.
Queenstown paraglider 'shot at' mid-flight
Police say they will be making further inquiries into the matter.
Queenstown's Covid crisis: Mayor pleads for return of wage subsidies
Business leader says 'this is no longer a Covid resurgence, this is business disruption'.
Queenstown in crisis: Resort town tipped to be closed by Friday
Chamber of Commerce chief executive Ruth Stokes says labour shortage will bite this week.
Locations of interest: Auckland school pool latest location of interest
Close contacts are required to self-isolate and test immediately.
Dozens of Covid cases in Queenstown
It comes after a raft of locations of interest in the South Island.
Unlucky lockdown: SkyCity sinks to $33.7m loss
Luck hasn't been on the side of New Zealand's only casino business lately
Dunedin school pupils in isolation
Community cases of Covid-19 in the South rose to 13 on Saturday.
Staff stand down rules 'mayhem' for hospitality sector
One business owner says he has 25 staff in isolation.
Locations of interest: New exposure sites across North and South Island
People who have been exposed are asked to record their visits online or call Healthline.
Live: 810 cases as NZ hits new Covid record, 32 people in hospital
There are 810 new Covid-19 cases in the community today - a new record.
Frustration grows as Queenstown hospitality staff forced to stand down
Queenstown businesses' staff are having to self-isolate as disruption grows in the resort.
Big Boost weekend! Record 446 new community cases; 10 million vaccine jabs milestone
Yesterday there was a record number of casess.
Queenstown tourism chief Paul Abbot resigns
The CEO of the Queenstown tourism board has resigned after seven months in the role.
Locations of interest: Popular Queenstown bar, Remuera racecourse, Hamilton sites added
Queenstown Airport lounge and a Hamilton fitness centre latest on list.
Queenstown Central among least boosted suburbs
Only about a quarter of over-18s in tourist hub have been boosted as Omicron arrives.
Auckland movie theatre and Queenstown bars added to locations of interest list
Health authorities reported 306 Covid-19 community cases today.
Two Covid cases confirmed in Queenstown
The second case was believed to be the partner of the case announced earlier today.
Covid-19 case wake-up call for community says Queenstown Lakes mayor
The first case of Omicron has been confirmed in Queenstown.
After 90 years, nine Youth Hostel Association properties go up for sale
The hostels have 410 rooms and 1320 beds
Person dies after dirt bike crash in Southland
Emergency services were called this afternoon, but the person died at the scene.
Fly fisher launches survival kit business amid exploring backyard boom
Entrepreneur's start-up betting on more people taking up outdoor adventures.
'Heartbreaking': British woman asks NZ Govt to cancel deportation notice
Queenstown woman Caroline Douthwaite is running out of time and needs an answer.
Motatapu race called off again
Covid-19 has led to the cancellation of the event two years in a row.
Resort market welcomes unvaccinated, unmasked
No vaccine passports required for hundreds milling around Queenstown Community Markets.
NZR confirm relocation of Kiwi Super Rugby teams ahead of new season
The six NZ-based Super Rugby teams will move to mitigate against the risk of Covid-19.
Luxon wants free rapid Covid tests for schools, but doesn't know how many students
National wants twice-weekly Covid tests for schools, and rapid tests widely available.
Man accused of breaking police officer's jaw was on bail
Carpenter accused of smashing a taxi window outside the Queenstown Police Station.