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Nerves on edge as stranded flyers prepare to depart Queenstown - again
A duck being sucked into the aircraft is suspected to have caused an engine fire.
Duck could be to blame for 'horrifying' Queenstown flight catching fire
A passenger said there was screaming and crying after the fire started.
Bird strikes explained: How common are they in New Zealand?
When aircraft are most likely to hit birds — and what happens when they do.
Watch: 'I could feel the flames' – witnesses describe fire shooting from aircraft after bird strike
The aircraft has now made an emergency landing at Invercargill Airport.
Two people injured after Air NZ flight hits severe turbulence
A passenger was treated while a flight attendant hit the aircraft's roof.
'I'll never hear from her again': Mail goes undelivered amid NZ Post dispute
NZ Post is refusing to deliver letters to a Queenstown development.
Fixing a financial disaster: How Ryman’s chairman plans to do it
CEO & CFO gone. Dividend suspended. Directors replaced.
These are the Matariki events you don't want to miss this year
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Winter warmer: Hastings records NZ’s warmest-ever June day with 25.7C
Hastings has recorded a new national temperature record with a reading of 25.7C.
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Back to business for King's Birthday Honours 2024
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Sub-tropical jet stream to bring warm 23C temperature to parts this long weekend
Many regions are set to bask in unseasonally high temperatures across the holiday weekend.
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.
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
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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
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