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‘Edgy’ comedian Jimmy Carr set to return to the NZ regions he previously roasted
The comedian's previous remarks about some NZ towns ruffled Kiwi feathers.

‘Such big development potential’ - why Queenstown place went for $45.5m
'The price was big because the sale included so much flat land.' - local investor

Cruising Kodiak and the Aleutian Islands without a plan
Our writer explores two remote Alaskan islands.

'Clear breach': Councillor in hot water over leaked sewage proposal
The council plans to discharge 12,000 cubic metres of sewage daily.

‘Worst f***ing flight’: CEO’s disdain at executive assistant over business-class seat
Now the former employee has been awarded more than $100k in a personal grievance case.

From courtroom to crime thriller: Ex Auckland lawyer Rachel Paris' debut novel has Hollywood's attention
"Where there is extreme wealth, there is usually also extreme power."

Society Insider: MP takes on Kaye’s legacy; Golf pro, heir engaged; glam life of Kiwis in LA
Plus: the couple thriving in LA’s talent management scene.

How top 10 performing iwi have grown assets to $8.2b
Top 10 performing iwi hold about two-thirds of total assets, about $8 billion.

One-armed golfer sinks second hole-in-one
Erasmus Theron lost his right arm during pilot training when he was 19 years old.

‘Super stoked’: Sadowski-Synnott claims record third world title
The Kiwi snowboarder has won her third slopestyle world title in Corvatsch, Switzerland.

Driver in horror crash that claimed four lives only had three hours sleep
One passenger even gave him a neck massage to try and keep him awake while driving.

Rod Drury backs ‘NZ first’ public e-boat charging company Electric Wave
Billionaire sees Queenstown becoming an R&D hub for marine electrification.

Travellers ‘can’t understand English’, accuse airport security of discrimination at screening
The woman filed a complaint after an officer's alleged comment to another passenger.

‘Toilets and rubbish pits’: Queenstown council’s new move on freedom campers
The new bylaw comes in response to a call for the council to crack down on the campers.

Speedway driver in horror fiery crash faces long road to recovery
Nearly $20,000 has been raised for Kevin Ban's recovery.

The thrill of a luge ride: Skyline expanding in six countries
From its first gondola in Queenstown in 1967, Skyline is now a global luge business.

Police name Japanese man found dead on SH6 near Queenstown
The man found dead on a remote alpine roadside was a 22-year-old from Japan.

Kiwi golfer earns $2.61m for third-place finish
Ben Campbell's move to the LIV Golf League is paying off.

Shop and stare: 9 boutiques and art galleries to explore in Queenstown
Fill up on art, design and fashion in Queenstown and Arrowtown.

Society Insider: Beauden Barrett’s new side hustle; inside billionaire’s 40th bash
Plus, Thomasin McKenzie debuts boyfriend and Kiwi fashion designer with royal connection.

From $40: Jetstar launches massive sale on one-way fares
Club Jetstar members have exclusive access for 12 hours before it's open for everyone.

Exclusive photos: Brad Pitt spotted filming in Queenstown
The Hollywood A-lister has kept a low profile since coming into NZ for his latest movie.

Ryan Peake’s journey from Rebels biker gang and prison to NZ Open champion
Golf champ and ex-Rebel bikie says troubled past has shaped him into the man he is today.

‘Not here’: Is this town the nimby capital of NZ?
They have fought off windfarms and airports, and now they're against a gold mine.

Brad Pitt filming near Queenstown: Hollywood A-lister’s latest blockbuster under way
Town bustling with movie hype while megastar actor stays under radar.

PM says it’s ‘entirely appropriate’ Peters didn’t consult him on Goff sacking
Winston Peters' office was not happy with NZ's High Commissioner in London.

Society Insider: Pitt’s NZ hideaway; millionaire’s BFF turns flatmate; Pals founder’s superyacht proposal
Plus, Wilhelmina Shrimpton and Ben O'Keeffe celebrate their engagement.

Beachside bunker ‘dune house’ designed for Rod Drury entity at Te Arai Links
The unusual home is designed to blend seamlessly into the landscape.

‘A story I brought upon myself’: Ex-bikie’s emotional journey to NZ Open victory
Ryan Peake, a former Rebels member, spent five years in jail for assault.