Queenstown tops 90% with at least one jab, free food on offer for vaccinations
The South Island is leading the way in full vaccination despite having no Covid cases.
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This city also has the third-lowest population of unvaccinated people at 13 per cent.
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As of Monday, Central Otago had 57.1 per cent of its eligible population fully vaccinated.
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South Island leading the way in Covid vaccination despite zero cases
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Queenstown Airport CEO takes pay cut
A base salary with potential bonuses takes his potential salary to $570,000.
Paraglider fined $1500 for tandem flight offer
He offered a flight to a woman for $100 without a commercial operator's certificate.
'Appalled': Queenstown tourism giant may take legal action against shareholder
It follows the shareholders' "incorrect" comments to the Otago Daily Times.
Coronet Peak ends season after Covid disruption
The ski area was open for 65 days this year compared to the usual 100.
Watch: Car rolls 400m into Lake Wakatipu
It is unclear whether the handbrake was left off or what has happened.
Uber for you? Four airports connect with rideshare app
Queenstown, Palmerston North, New Plymouth and Nelson airports team up with Uber.
MIQ for athletes: Government warned of public backlash
Overseas sports players are able to enter NZ using border exemptions for critical workers.
$4.45 million being spent to make Lakes Hayes swimmable again
The 280ha lake has suffered from a build-up of nutrients from human activity.
Lockdown barely dents consumer confidence, young stay most upbeat
Survey finds many households said that their financial position has improved.
Judith Collins admits she ran afoul of mask rule during icecream outing
Deputy Leader Shane Reti and local MP Joseph Mooney were also filmed not wearing masks.
Back to the future: NZ tourist town adopts daylight saving all-year round
When NZ "springs forward" this weekend, one town will never go back.
NZ's most popular Airbnb summer spot revealed
Want to summer in Queenstown or Tauranga? You better book in quick according to Airbnb.
High-profile Aucklander allegedly breached Covid rules, police investigating
It's alleged the person attended a gathering in Queenstown last weekend.
Three Aucklanders arrested after a trip to the snow
Three Auckland men have been charged and are due to appear in court.
Off-road crash tragedy: Driver escapes conviction over girlfriend's death
4WD vehicle fell 24m in vertical drop.
Birthday-driven lockdown breacher sentenced
Judge not impressed by explanations given to police at two checkpoints.
Brrr: Spring frost for parts of the south, some places recording -4
While the south is shivering, Kaitaia is revelling in 16C.
Auckland couple's lockdown Wānaka excursion - pair seek suppression
Police have revealed details about how the couple got to Wānaka from Auckland.
Queentown mayor wants police plan to avoid future Covid-19 border breaches
Mayor wants to know what police will be doing to avoid another breach of lockdown rules.
Two Arrowtown golf resorts permitted to go ahead
High-spending golfers are the kind of visitors Queenstown and Wanaka want.
Gloomy outlook for Queenstown businesses
30 potentially looking to shut up shop, yet others say they've had their best year yet.
Luxury Queenstown lodges top Travel + Leisure awards
American tourists are still dreaming of these luxury lodges on the shores of Wakatipu.
One dead after serious motorcycle crash on Crown Range
Police confirmed the motorcyclist died at the scene.
What Level 2 means for ski slopes
Snowfields say they'll be open and ready on Wednesday, with these minor changes.
'We're ready': Hopes pinned on government's alert level announcement
A shift out of Level 3 could be accompanied by stricter requirements.
Petition wants Wānaka to secede from 'Queenstown-centric' decision making
The petition only needs 1500 signatures to trigger an investigation.