Is 2026 the year New Zealand councils crack down on Airbnb operators?
They’re supposed to pay higher rates and abide by various rules and regulations, but many Airbnb operators don’t…
Legend of Zelda live-action film shoots at Paradise near Queenstown
Paradise homestead. Photo / Supplied It will be the very first film in the Zelda universe, created in…
The power station in your driveway: Queenstown trial uses EVs to power households
“Cars store a lot of energy. When that’s in a petrol tank, it’s not good for much else…
Queenstown wellness guide: Best spas, pilates and lakeside walks to try
If I followed the stereotypical wellness aesthetic, the best accommodation would be Scandinavian; all blonde wood and clean…
Golf: New Zealand Open confirms $2m prize purse and minimum payout for pros
NZ Herald 20 Jan, 2026 12:12 AM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require…
Queenstown housing boom leaves rentals lagging as homes sit empty or move to Airbnb
In 2024 alone, only Auckland and Christchurch, with much larger populations, approved more new homes. More than 1500…
Roaming cats pose threat to native wildlife in Queenstown wetland
“I was just throwing everything down to try to get my camera out. “They are an indicator species,…
Heli-golf, Aston Martin tours: How Queenstown is courting ultra-wealthy visitors
“High net worth travellers are looking for seclusion and escape. A little bit of tranquillity. New Zealand is…
Alex Watts On Curating Ayrburn’s Bold New Queenstown Dining Spaces
This summer, Viva Premium is revisiting the best and biggest stories of the year. This article was originally…
Residents warn Ayrburn Screen Hub a ‘Trojan horse’, fear hotel-scale development in rural Lake Hayes
The Ayrburn Screen Hub proposal includes two sound stages, production facilities and supporting infrastructure on a privately owned…
Police locate man to help with investigation of Queenstown assault
Police are looking into an assault in Queenstown. Photo / NZME Police investigating an assault in Queenstown have…
Inside Wilhelmina Shrimpton and Ben O’Keeffe’s dream Queenstown wedding
Theirs is a story of passionate and intense love. Ben, who’s also a musculoskeletal registrar when he’s not…