Returning New Zealanders keen on the south's resorts, ski fields
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'Forgotten treasure' housing plans hit snag: Developer loses court ruling on trees
It plans a much larger scheme for the land but even its tree-planting is ruled illegal
Foot-brawl: Red-carded player decks goalkeeper, game called off
Pre-season friendly with visiting side from Invercargill descends into a free-for-all.
Slow start at clinic for those who got compromised jabs
1500 people received a vaccine that may not have provided any protection against Covid.
Northerners fleeing south; Auckland population declining for first time
Central Otago and Queenstown are continuing to grow despite closed borders.
'Horrified': Queenstown apartment owner claims new light pole blocking view
She says the pole was installed just metres from her balcony.
Missing dogs died in 'tragic accident' owner says
The two dogs went missing on February 11 after returning home with the dog walker.
Doubts over booster protection from Queenstown provider
Southern District Health Board is contacting 1571 people who may have been affected.
Chiropractor defrauds ACC after faking 1000 appointments
Matthew Cochrane's offending was 'systematic and deliberate'.
'Inconvenience and anxiety': Over a thousand affected in vaccine storage bungle
More than 1500 people who received a Pfizer Covid-19 booster may not be fully protected.
'Accidental Kiwi': Why a Queenstown Ukrainian is raising millions for NZ startups
On shocking events at home and the relative calm and big opportunities in NZ.
'It's like taking a family member': Plea for return of dogs in Queenstown
A distraught Queenstown dog owner's offering $5000 for the safe return of two pooches.
And you thought Herne Bay was expensive
House values in Speargrass Flat jumped $1.1m over the last 12 months to more than $4.1m.
East meets West in Japanese-inspired hideaway near Queenstowns Moke Lake.
The couple wanted a New Zealand house that was inspired by Japanese design.
High court orders Queenstown company into liquidation over helicopter payments
The owner claimed both choppers became ''nonairworthy'' last year.
Enjoy some of the world's best vodka at this Kiwi distillery
Think Poland and Russia have the world's best vodka? Think again.
Tourism sector relieved but hopeful for more border rule changes
Removal of self-isolation for Australian visitors is reportedly a vital next step.
'Very high' rate of Dunedin cases shocks epidemiologist
One in five Covid tests being taken in the city is coming back positive.
Covid-19 in south: Virus has spread into all parts of Otago, Southland
A case has been confirmed at the University of Otago and the polytech.
'Nightmare': Queenstown woman's bid for clemency denied after visa breach
The woman inadvertently breached the rules of her visa and will be deported.
Michael Hill jewellery store manager steals over $50k
An investigation found he gave customers personal account numbers to pay for jewellery.
Queenstown in crisis: Struggling businesses may get Government help
The mayor says options include a rent subsidy and "some sort of soft loan."
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.