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Kelly Slater brings surf stardom to Queenstown as NZ Open buzz builds
Surf legend Kelly Slater, 54, is making his first visit to Queenstown.
Space to grow: New classrooms ease pressure on crowded schools
Standardised designs have cut average classroom build costs by 28%.
On The Up: Teen amateur eyes rare NZ Open breakthrough after NZ PGA near-miss
The 17-year-old St Bede's student was runner-up at the NZ PGA Championship.
'Would love nothing more': Kiwi LIV golfer eyes elusive New Zealand Open title
Ben Campbell chases his first national title on his Millbrook home course.
Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital following serious crash near Queenstown
Police have urged motorists to avoid the road connecting Glenorchy to Queenstown.
'Subdued economic environment' – Winton Land half-year revenue down 60%
Unemployment, net migration and lower concrete volumes are cited as examples of downturn.
'Autumnal chill': Single-digit lows and mountain snow as temperatures tumble
Overnight temperatures will fall into the single digits in multiple South Island centres.
Why home-reared supermarket salmon has become a luxury on Kiwi shelves
Cheaper smoked salmon at $11.05 per 100g is imported from Norway via Germany.
'Healthy delusion': Former world No 9 targets golf revival in NZ
Nick Watney returns for the New Zealand Open at Millbrook Resort next week.
'I'll bury you': Violent threats as taxi driver tensions explode over airport pick-up lane
Among the threats, Magan Vashisht said he would kick a woman's teeth in.
Rua Gold to list on NZX ahead of fast-track bid for Reefton mine
The Reefton project targets underground gold and antimony mine for 2029 output.
'So lucky': Auckland fitness founder expecting baby girl via surrogate after years of heartbreak
Dominique Francis turned to social media for a surrogate after 10 rounds of failed IVF.
Hollywood star and sporting greats return in star-studded NZ Open line-up
Kelly Slater, Ash Barty and Michael Pena headline the 2026 ambassador team.
From comm box to tee box, Tim Wilkinson snags late New Zealand Open spot
The 47-year-old Korn Ferry Tour pro will both play and commentate at Millbrook.
Buying using a bot: Mastercard Agent Pay AI shopping makes its NZ debut
Expert warns retailers to make sites readable to AI tools or miss sales.
Rooftop views and ‘playful’ design: Inside Auckland’s new Radisson Red hotel
A soon-to-open rooftop bar will be Australasia’s largest outdoor rooftop venue.
'Wealthy people want to come here': Stanford on 'golden visa' attracting investors to NZ
Since changes were made to the Active Investor Plus visa, $3.39 billion has been invested. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
PGA Tour winners boost New Zealand Open field
Five-time PGA Tour winners Kevin Na and Nick Watney make rare NZ debuts.
'Unable to walk': Climber rescued from Mt Aspiring National Park after fall
The injured climber was winched from Mt Brewster at about 3.25pm.
Global fund buys Queenstown pub empire in $40m-plus deal
The deal covers 12 venues and about 200 staff across Queenstown.
Home hopes high as star Kiwi golfers target New Zealand Open glory at Millbrook
Top-ranked Daniel Hillier and fan favourite Kazuma Kobori headline the field.
Matthew Hooton: The $1b LNG gamble that could cost Luxon his low-tax brand and his job
OPINION: If he truly believes it's the answer, he could have handled the politics better.
Ponsonby Rd restaurant GiGi closes, less than a year after opening – new Michelin-star owner revealed
Luke Dallow says: 'There’s a moment in hospitality when you know when to step back.'
$2b Lakeview Te Taumata build begins with first stage of Queenstown mega-project
'There’s some pretty tough ground to get through,' says building firm boss Dom Fleischl.
'It feels like winter has started early': Mount businesses fight for survival
Quiet streets, big bills: How Mount businesses are coping after Mauao slip.
Star All Blacks lock ruled out of entire Highlanders season
Fabian Holland will also miss the All Blacks' three tests at home in July.
Cable car vision for Queenstown moves step closer with early fast-track release
The cable car would link the town centre, airport, Frankton and Ladies Mile.
'Trading its head off': Queenstown hotel set for major upgrade as high-end tourist demand surges
IHG says Queenstown leisure demand has the hotel running near 90% most of the year.
Beyond blackjack: Las Vegas bets big on a new type of tourism
Sin City has slowly remade itself.