Queenstown has become the epicentre of the Omicron outbreak in the South Island.

There is one confirmed case and two probably cases at the school.

Police say they will be making further inquiries into the matter.

Business leader says 'this is no longer a Covid resurgence, this is business disruption'.

Chamber of Commerce chief executive Ruth Stokes says labour shortage will bite this week.

Close contacts are required to self-isolate and test immediately.

It comes after a raft of locations of interest in the South Island.

One business owner says he has 25 staff in isolation.

People who have been exposed are asked to record their visits online or call Healthline.

There are 810 new Covid-19 cases in the community today - a new record.

Queenstown businesses' staff are having to self-isolate as disruption grows in the resort.

Yesterday there was a record number of casess.

The CEO of the Queenstown tourism board has resigned after seven months in the role.

Queenstown Airport lounge and a Hamilton fitness centre latest on list.

Only about a quarter of over-18s in tourist hub have been boosted as Omicron arrives.

Health authorities reported 306 Covid-19 community cases today.

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The hostels have 410 rooms and 1320 beds

Emergency services were called this afternoon, but the person died at the scene.

Queenstown woman Caroline Douthwaite is running out of time and needs an answer.

Covid-19 has led to the cancellation of the event two years in a row.

No vaccine passports required for hundreds milling around Queenstown Community Markets.

The six NZ-based Super Rugby teams will move to mitigate against the risk of Covid-19.

National wants twice-weekly Covid tests for schools, and rapid tests widely available.

Carpenter accused of smashing a taxi window outside the Queenstown Police Station.

Judith Collins says she is 'focused on the things that matter'.