Tourism operators buy hotels to house workers as housing crisis hits hard
Queenstown housing issues continue, as businesses supply their own worker accommodation.
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NZ projects short-listed for World Architecture awards
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High-flying British exec ordered to pay $16,730 after skipping rent on lavish Queenstown pad
The expat claimed his money was tied up in the UK's anti-money laundering regime.
New Zealand tour ranked one of world’s best
The tour to Milford Sound has more than 1000 five-star reviews.
NZ Airport named one of the 'most exciting' airports in the world
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EV-etiquette: the do's and don'ts of how and when to charge your electric car
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'A privilege to come to New Zealand' - Phil Spencer on popular TVNZ 1 series
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Group steps up trapping efforts after 100 feral cats caught in one valley alone
Feral cats are causing the deaths of countless native taonga, conservationists say.
'Horrified': Insurance shock after IUD 'just breaks' during removal
'It broke inside my body. Why in the world does it matter why I got it?'
Stock Takes: A new era for power utilities? And sharemarket winners and losers in Q2
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Man aiming umbrella at people sparks armed police respond in Queenstown
Police confirmed it was an umbrella, not a firearm.
Queenstown’s Westwood Group buys Ponsonby Central
'Considerable similarities between Ponsonby Central and Steamer Wharf in Queenstown.'
Queenstown couple killed in car crash were expecting baby
Simran Shiuagani and Jamie Pitman both died at the scene.
‘Heartless’: Airline tells NZ parents to rebook Europe flights after shock pregnancy
Couple counting the cost after Qatar Airways refuses to add infant to existing booking.
Two people dead in Queenstown-Lakes District crash
Two people died in a two-vehicle crash on Malaghans Road, Dalefield, Queenstown-Lakes District. Video / Supplied
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Pop, fizz, cheers: QT Queenstown's champagne hideaway
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Two NZ cities surge in popularity this Matariki weekend
Searches for accommodation in two NZ cities were up 100-170%.
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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
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
A passenger said there was screaming and crying after the fire started.
Bird strikes explained: How common are they in New Zealand?
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Watch: 'I could feel the flames' – witnesses describe fire shooting from aircraft after bird strike
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Two people injured after Air NZ flight hits severe turbulence
A passenger was treated while a flight attendant hit the aircraft's roof.