Air NZ flight pulls out of two take offs after potential bird strike, engine issue
Passengers were caught off-guard when the pilot braked suddenly while taking off.
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Fears Queenstown’s homeless problem is about to snowball
Dozens of people are living in tents around the tourism hub.
Snowy south, sunny north in weekend of weather contrasts
'Choice' weather is on the way for our biggest city but there are snow warnings for south.
Pirongia herd manager named New Zealand Dairy Trainee of the Year
Kirwyn Ellis was described by the judges as relaxed, thoughtful and mature.
'Bonkers' or brave? Restoring wonky buildings at $200m Ayrburn
'Some of these farmers must have thought we were bonkers when we turned up.'
Green light for bigger red light districts in luxurious NZ getaway towns?
Brothel zones in Queenstown and Wānaka could be extended.
Five of the best things to do in Queenstown this winter
Have an illuminating time in Queenstown this winter.
Watch: Couple book romantic Queenstown hotel, get building site
The hotel on the shore of Wakitipu is undergoing 'extensive redevelopments'.
Queenstown Views Villas, Carlin Hotel debts and assets disclosed
The companies owned by the late Kevin Carlin owe millions.
Business Hub: new Naylor Love chief executive Bruno Goedeke
'After a few weeks, we decided we needed to move' - Goedeke on coming to NZ.
Retirement village, hotel and more planned for $200m+ Ayrburn near Arrowtown
'It will take us five years, hoping to be the most visited destination in Queenstown.'
'Deeply disappointed': Jet boats roar through Anzac Day service
Tourism company issued apology after yesterday's disruption.
Hate crowds? Give these six cities a miss this winter
Data reveals the cities Kiwis are most interested in escaping to this winter.
Fog warning: Weather could disrupt flights, worst of rain moves away for North Island
More than 40 flights were affected by fog in Christchurch yesterday.
Play it again, Sam: Our most famous actor on home, Hollywood friends, wine, and ageing
Sam Neill speaks to Kurt Bayer during wine harvest at his Central Otago vineyards.
Queenstown construction blunder costs $100,000 to repair newly paved street
Buses scraping against a newly-paved section of Duke St alerted authorities to the issue
Queenstown crosswinds play havoc: Jetstar flight lands, Air NZ plane turns back to Auckland
Relief for passengers as plane successfully lands after two loops around the city.
Total solar eclipse: Dunedin, Queenstown best spots to observe rare event in 2028
The eclipse’s path of totality is a narrow area but southern New Zealand is included.
Queenstown Airport latest victim of $3 bag scam
The South Island airport is the latest to be targeted by the scam.
NZ's most luxurious lodges, complete with heli-pads, butlers and infinity pools
Think NZ is all campgrounds and DOC huts? Think again. These are our most luxurious hotels
Queenstown woes: Four eateries close in quick succession amid CBD rebuild
The adventure capital continues to bounce back from the Covid-19 global pandemic.
NZ-founded White + Wong’s, Botswana Butchery Australian restaurants close
The high-end Botswana Butchery chain began in Queenstown in 2007.
Film director v Millbrook Resort residents: land zoning fight hits court
Court told Millbrook residents: 'Not realistic to bank on the site remaining unchanged'.
Property Insider: NZ's tallest tower developer heads for Queenstown, SkyCity boss farewelled
'We're out of it day-to-day' - Damien Taylor steps back from successful hotel developer.
Lean and green: Where to find great vegan food in New Zealand
These plant-based eateries around the country are worth a visit on your next getaway.
‘Got the worst deal’: Wet, windy weekend for battered regions, elsewhere fares better
A heavy rain watch has been issued for beleaguered eastern region.
Seven of the best short Queenstown walks for autumn
There’s nothing to warm the cockles like a brisk walk round Wakatipu.
Is this New Zealand's most expensive airport coffee?
Trapped in departures, how much are Kiwis being asked to pay for a coffee and pie.
Centuria: Lower threshold, new direction into storage, residential
New directions, new ways of looking at property: How Centuria NZ is handling the downturn.
'A real privilege': Angus breeders host touring group
“It’s not every day we get people coming from the North Island to look around our studs."
Doctor caught drink-driving in Queenstown seven times the legal limit
The man has been refused a discharge without conviction.
Property Insider: ‘Mr Quick’ striding ahead fast; ‘Mr Hotel’ leaving Colliers
No room for gloom: Mr Quick's $500m scheme, Winton's $750m plans, plaudits for Brealey.
Top-end hotel room rates fall amid Govt cost-cutting
Prices drop in two big cities while one tourism hotspot keeps booming.