New Zealand sevens coach Gordon Tietjens has named a clutch of newcomers in his 16-strong training squad.

The father of an English tourist killed in a river-boarding accident has started a group to push to license New Zealand adventure tourism operators.

Michael Hill, jeweller, is unlikely to get much rest over the next few weeks.

A woman is dead after a crash north of Queenstown this afternoon, taking the holiday road toll to six.

Film-maker Roger Donaldson has compiled a photographic scrapbook of Kiwi codger Burt Munro - and has his eyes on a biopic of Ed Hillary.

A man has been charged with assault and police have launched a homicide inquiry after a man died in Queenstown overnight.

nzherald.co.nz visits a Queenstown Resort College where students are paying a premium to learn how to run our tourist industry.

Hanover Finance says some of its property investments are showing signs of life.

NZ's world-beating sights aren't reserved for overseas tourists, so here are four highlights selected by Lonely Planet.