Fire crews at large house fire in Wanaka
Fire crews are at a large house fire in Wanaka early this morning.
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Investigation launched, operations suspended after jet-boat accident
Emergency services were on the scene of the jet boat crash.
NZ needs 'high value' tourists post-Covid-19 - Tourism Minister
Stuart Nash is considering raising the levy overseas tourists pay to enter the country.
'Extra special': New Zealand's most successful skier on Robinson's rise
Kiwi alpine skier Alice Robinson is considered by a world best to be the next big thing.
Queenstown protest canned after good Aussie travel bubble news
Rally at event Tourism Minister will address axed after travel bubble news.
Reports on the death of Queenstown 'premature' - Tourism Minister
A recent survey found about 60 Queenstown businesses expected to close in three months.
Family deported over food voucher scam
A Cromwell family has been ordered to return to the Philippines.
Urgent plea to Govt for skifield workers
Without the workers, some ski areas will not be able to operate at all.
'Please be kind': Queenstown businesses respond to online hate
The town has gone from being tourism's crown jewel to a community facing vitriol.
'This town is dying': Tenants beg for help as Richlister landlord takes hard line
The tenants of a Queenstown richlister landlord fear bankruptcy because of high rents.
Jim Boult: Please stop bagging Queenstown and look at the reality
Opinion: Communities dependent upon tourism and hospitality are paying a hefty price.
Watch: Food truck catches fire near Queenstown
Helicopters were put on standby and five fire trucks sent after alarm raised.
'Monstrosity': Stoush over hotel sign in Queenstown
'We don't need to turn [the area] into Times Square — it's the thin edge of the wedge.'
A third of Queenstown businesses 'won't make it to winter'
Bleak outlook for the next three months in New Zealand's hardest hit region.
Aucklander pays 'shocking number' for Queenstown house after Face Time tour
Spike in investors on the hunt for Queenstown properties.
'Meet a Muslim': National roadshow ahead of mosque attacks anniversary
'Ignorance leads to misunderstandings,' says imam touring NZ.
Music to the ears: Crowded House's nationwide tour back on this month
Something to sing about: Crowded House's "To The Island" tour is all go.
Five-star southern resort spending $4m-plus on expansion
Now is the right time for the expansion, executive says.
Stranded Kiwis having their OE in Queenstown
A new business relocates Kiwis into Queenstown, Wanaka and Central Otago.
Sir Russell Coutts driving for the full 18 holes at holiday home
He has applied to add another three holes to his private golf course.
Passenger repatriated from Queenstown in private jet
Queenstown Airport says Covid-19 health and safety protocols were followed.
Progress on NZ's first six-star hotel planned in Queenstown
The first of six roofs have gone on the central Queenstown boutique hotel.
Opinion: Queenstown businesses' reserves are exhausted
We know Queenstown is a good bet and people want to invest.
Seven reasons Glenorchy is a natural family holiday spot
Looking to reconnect with nature and the family? Glenorchy is just the ticket.
Queenstown's indoor skydive centre lands local owners
Texan parent company pulled the ripcord, following the lack of overseas tourists.
Christchurch home loan deposits jump $27,000 in one year
According to OneRoof, first-home buyers will need to put together a $107,000 deposit.
Couple's long Covid: 'They don't know if I am going to be like this forever'
This Wanaka couple contracted Covid in March last year. They are still suffering symptoms.
Summer is ending, but will the good weather stick around?
Find out what your last days of summer will look like.
The reinvention of the Chow brothers - from the sex industry to property
The Chow brothers have quit the sex industry and want to have $2b in assets by 2025.
Long-running Queenstown restaurant closing its doors, turnover down 90%
The restaraunt would have marked its 30th anniversary in October.
Masses gather as Fergburger throw a free burger birthday party!
Customers shouted a free Fergburger with cheese if they say 'happy birthday' to staff.
New Cadrona chairlift opening up 65ha skiing area
The chairlift will be completed in time for the winter season this year.
Summer scorcher: Christchurch NZ's warmest place, pushing 31C
A foehn wind is responsible for the warmer weather.
Free Ferg burgers on offer in Queenstown
The giveaway is to celebrate the institution's 20th birthday.