Staff stand down rules 'mayhem' for hospitality sector
One business owner says he has 25 staff in isolation.
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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.
'I'm pretty much the ultimate team player': Former Nats leader Judith Collins breaks silence
Judith Collins says she is 'focused on the things that matter'.
'Change to win' - why Luxon is channeling David Cameron at National's caucus
ANALYSIS: Christopher Luxon wants everyone to know National has changed, but has it?
Covid down South: Flights and airport contacts as locations of interest grow
Christchurch Airport is on the locations of interest list four times.
Locations of interest: Air NZ flights, Auckland Airport and Hamilton temple among new exposure sites
The Omicron exposure sites across NZ continue to grow at a fast rate.
Firefighters struggle to reach fire south of Queenstown
A fire is burning in the hills west of Kingston, south of Queenstown.
Omicron locations of interest: Auckland to Nelson flight, Mt Maunganui polo event
Anyone on flight NZ5077 Auck-Nelson on Jan 16 is now a close contact of an Omicron case.
Locations of interest: Auckland Airport domestic terminal visited by Covid case
More locations of interest linked to Omicron cases continue to be released.
Omicron in Queenstown: Suspected case visited from Auckland, stayed at hotel
People who were there at the affected time should self-monitor for symptoms for 10 days.
Omicron in Queenstown; Govt under pressure after 'seizure' of rapid tests
Lack of Māori input and specific details of plan have been criticised.
Matt Brown: Don't count Robinson out despite struggles heading into Olympics
OPINION: The Queenstown skier will be a contender in Beijing.
Border pain forces NZ retailer to look for lifeline in Dubai
"We're not going to sit around and wait for the border to reopen, we are leaving."
A Life in Travel: Travelling circus artist Patrick Adderley
Italian hair fails and holiday romances are Patrick Adderley's earliest travel memories.
'Business as usual' at holiday park after positive case visit
The Ministry of Health is asking people in Queenstown to remain vigilant.