TravelHotel room with unlimited ice cream pops up in NZAn ice cream brand has opened the 'first ever ice cream-themed hotel room' in Queenstown.09 Jul 12:51 AM
New Zealand'Vigilante' snatches tourist's car keys, throws them into bushesJudge says "unfortunately there are stupid people on the road" as he convicts driver.08 Jul 06:22 PM
New ZealandMissing boatie: Police discover body at Lake WakatipuPolice believe body found in Lake Wakatipu is that of missing boatie06 Jul 08:02 AM
Business$13.9m Queenstown sale: Why sell a house to yourself?A lawyer says there could be as many as 20 reasons for this kind of transfer.04 Jul 08:49 PM
BusinessQueenstown bed tax: 'NZ doesn't need more taxes'The tourism industry has hit back at the proposed bed tax.04 Jul 12:06 AM
New ZealandSnorkelling tragedy: Respected Kiwi firefighter dies at Great Barrier ReefBill Metherell's wife was hospitalised for a week after trying to rescue him.03 Jul 10:07 PM
New ZealandLet them tax beds: Call for help for councilsCouncils need Government help to fund infrastructure for tourism and growth, says report.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice name missing boatie as Bluff manPolice divers are searching an area near the Earnslaw slipway.01 Jul 10:57 PM
New ZealandPolice dive squad to join search for missing boatieThe missing man was the sole passenger aboard a cabin boat.01 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig Read: The big problem with Queenstown - and how to solve itQueenstown's booming - but can it cope?30 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandQueenstown's snow droughtBut operator confident it can keep skifields topped up with snowmaking.29 Jun 10:44 PM
New ZealandCrushed: Woman still recovering after tree fell on her, 2 kidsFive-year-old boy had his head pinned beneath the tree, his father thought he would die.27 Jun 05:00 AM
TravelAirbnb Luxe launches with spotlight on South IslandA quick look at 'South Island' reveals what NZ$33,043 a night can get you in Arrowtown.26 Jun 08:10 PM
New ZealandBrrrr, it's chilly this morningThe past six months have been the direst on record for the upper North Island.26 Jun 05:38 PM
PremiumPremiumTourism$7m deal tabled for South Island's biggest ski field"Treble Cone is considered by many as the best skiing and riding in the world."26 Jun 06:38 AM
New ZealandPilot who ignored passengers' warning fined $2600 for crashPassengers told pilot about ice on the wing, he claimed it would 'blow off' - and crashed.24 Jun 08:37 PM
Lifestyle'Covered in mould': Hair-curling discoveries in salon inspectionsOne salon was pinged for storing chemicals next to the tea and coffee.23 Jun 09:38 PM
New ZealandDrugs and gangs: Meth 'as easy to get as alcohol' in resort town'It's well and truly on the ground and it's only going to continue to grow'.20 Jun 09:03 PM
New ZealandComplaints upheld against dodgy Queenstown driversComplaints ranged from drink-driving, assault and driving behaviour to sexual impropriety.20 Jun 12:08 AM
TravelWatch: Kiwi traveller's incredible footage captures hidden gems of New Zealand'I just want to show the world how diverse and amazing New Zealand really is.'19 Jun 06:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandComment: The Megaupload coders and their emailsFour are accused but two sit in court - the Megaupload accused at the Supreme Court.13 Jun 09:28 PM
New ZealandFog dramas: 70 flights cancelled or delayedSix regional flights have been cancelled at Auckland Airport because of fog.13 Jun 05:55 PM
New ZealandGangsters' paradise: Meth crooks target QueenstownDrug sales 'pays for their holidays, and visits to casinos and places like that': police11 Jun 06:26 PM
New ZealandLarge meth haul, cash seized in Queenstown raidPolice have seized more than $200,000 worth of meth and more than $30,000 in cash.10 Jun 07:19 AM
New ZealandWarning after swarm of earthquakes on Alpine FaultGeonet has issued a warning after a magnitude 5.5 quake this morning near Milford Sound.08 Jun 07:16 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Rain, wind, giant waves to continueSouth-westerly winds mean a miserable start to the weekend for many, but change is coming.07 Jun 02:20 AM
New ZealandTourist caught with cocaine at Queenstown AirportDuring a search of his bag at the airport, customs officials found a gram of cocaine06 Jun 10:38 PM
TourismSkyCity gets consent to buy Queenstown lakeside siteSkyCity's Queenstown ambitions just took a big leap forward.06 Jun 01:14 AM
TravelCat skiing at Soho Basin, WanakaPristine snow, no queues, no crowds, magnificent views.. and a gourmet lunch with bubbly.03 Jun 08:16 PM
New ZealandQueen's Birthday polar blast good news for skifieldsOne skifield reported a dump of 75 centimetres.03 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentSon of Rachel Hunter makes Queenstown ice hockey debutHe says he is looking forward to exploring the "beautiful" country while here.03 Jun 07:09 AM
New ZealandReports of sexual assault on the rise in QueenstownThere are calls for an end to mixed backpacker dorms and more training for judges.31 May 06:20 AM
New ZealandEmbrace the chill: Six best places this wintry long weekendIf you can't wait until Monday to get outside, we've got a few tips.30 May 08:30 PM
New ZealandFatal Fox Glacier chopper crash pilot was under-trainedThe pilot may have misjudged how close he was to the ground.23 May 02:03 AM