'The party is over': Queenstown is a tourist town with no tourists
We need to talk about Queenstown, writes chef and restaurateur Darren Lovell.
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Dramatic afternoon for raft rescuers
A group of seven had to be rescued after their raft overturned.
Introducing the Hacketts: Bungy king marries 'perfect match'
Stars aligned for Kiwi couple 30 years after they first met.
Pilot may have flown too fast, used his phone before fatal crash
Matthew Wallis was killed when his helicopter crashed into Lake Wanaka in 2018.
Airport bid 'predatory activity'
Christchurch International Airport Ltd's (CIAL) has plans for an airport in Tarras.
Remarkables Station gifted to trust for 'all New Zealanders to enjoy'
The 'beautifully presented' 900ha property has been in the Jardine family for a century.
Much-needed economic boost: Queenstown marathon draws in thousands
Around 11,000 runners descended on Queenstown for Saturday's marathon.
Blackberry cushion may have saved man after fall from cliff
It is not yet known how the accident occurred but the man was able to call for help.
Man seriously injured, rescued after Queenstown cliff fall
The tricky retrieval took several hours.
Revealed: NZ Govt feared public backlash to hosting Rugby Championship
Officials backed Rugby Championship hosting but raised concerns over "perceived bias"
Bringing Kiwis to Queenstown for their OE
'Kiwi OE' will provide workers guaranteed jobs and accommodation in the hope they'll stay.
Sell-out of Queenstown 'sugar bowl' chairs to lift local charities
The $150 sugar bowl chairs were sold within hours on Friday morning.
Marathon effort to honour slain police officer
About 35 in the Run with Matt group will take on the Queenstown half marathon together.
$50m Queenstown farm for the super rich on sale with its own heli-skiing
One of Queenstown's most spectacular high country farms has hit the market.
Queenstown wins international travel award
Queenstown beat Auckland, Cairns, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney for the honour.
Queenstown buyers told not to get building inspections - agent
Some agents "should be locked up or fired" for negligent advice, industry insider says.
Flying in the face of reason or not?
Christchurch International Airport wants to develop a new airport on farmland at Tarras.
Queenstown resort transforms for global Xbox launch
Queenstown has transformed into 'Greenstown' to launch the Xbox Series X and S.
Queenstown arrest disrupts national meth supply - police
A 31-year-old man was arrested on Friday after a two-month-long investigation.
Massey stabbing: '12 wounds in less than a minute' - Crown
'Like a hunter stalking his prey that morning': Crown says stabbing gratuitous, planned.
Queen St schools and shops close as Covid bites
A sixth Queen St campus is closing and 40 Queen St shops are now vacant.
Massey stabbing: Brutal killing culmination of evil plan, Crown claims
'I might go to prison but she'll be dead.'
Massey murder-accused describes downward spiral after messy divorce
Stabbing accepted but murderous intent denied as ex-husband gives evidence.
Bus-crash horror: The girl who lost her arms - first-aider's message of hope
She believes girl has what it takes to overcome what life has thrown at her.
Tourism NZ boss Stephen England-Hall quits for top job at Wayfare
Leaving after four years for new job in a big private tourism business.
'Decimated': Auckland tourism operators hurting from closed borders
Tour company says operators in Auckland by far worst hit by Covid-19.
Two seriously injured after car flips in Queenstown crash
Police, fire and ambulance have all responded to the incident on Lake Esplanade.
Small Business: Why a two-way transtasman bubble is vital for tourism
Little progress on transtasman bubble is hurting business, a Queenstown pilot says.
Report of missing paraglider a false alarm
Police found the paraglider, thought to be missing, at his home.
Our young, drunk emergency room patients
The busiest times for alcohol-related cases were Saturday nights and Sunday mornings.
Child hit by car near Queenstown school
The child was taken to hospital with moderate injuries.
Queenstown in line for driverless public shuttle trial
Queenstown is joining forces with Xero to explore driverless shuttle options.