Queenstown ski fields gear up for early opening as tourism surges
“All of that combined has meant we are louder and more visible in the world, and therefore more…
German tourist rescued after inflatable boat outing ends in icy ordeal on Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown
After factoring in the distance, winds and currents, she launched her inflatable boat around 4pm. Marie Zessin had…
Fears of ‘zombie’ town as Queenstown reaches breaking point
“I don’t think you would find many other places in New Zealand, where you would find nurses, doctors,…
Budget 2026: $79m boost for tourism and farming by stopping the spread of wilding pines
“Wilding pines are quite simply an environmental disaster, either way you look at it,” Luxon said. Southland MP…
Courtney Grace sentenced for false Uber sexual assault report after Queenstown holiday
Grace was holidaying in Queenstown with her fiancé to celebrate their engagement in October 2025. Her defence counsel…
Japanese tourist sentenced after assaulting wife at Queenstown campground
Now Nishio has found himself in the Queenstown District Court being sentenced for a charge of assault on…
Queenstown roads could hit capacity by 2030, infrastructure boss warns
He said Queenstown currently had “a car for every resident”, with private vehicle ownership fundamentally unsustainable as the…
Jason Momoa stars as guest DJ at Queenstown bar
Momoa has hosted several DJ sets since becoming a shareholder in the parent company of the popular bar.…
Jason Momoa stars as guest DJ at Queenstown bar
Momoa has hosted several DJ sets since becoming a shareholder in the parent company of the popular bar.…
Mattheus Heimer sentenced to nine months supervision for assaulting woman at McDonald’s Queenstown
The incident arose after Heimer entered McDonald’s Queenstown in the town centre at 3am on December 17, 2025.…
Million-dollar Queenstown homes without mail delivery soon to lose free PO Box service
That arrangement will end on June 1 this year. Jack’s Point and Hanley’s Farm, about 6km from Queenstown…
MAFS Australia’s Jacqui Burfoot marries Clint Rice in Queenstown ceremony
A bold arrangement of pink roses, hydrangeas and greenery completes the scene. The wedding photo was set to…