New Zealand
Wild weather: Hawke’s Bay warned of 120km/h winds as snow falls in Dunedin
Wild end to winter continues across the country.
Latest from Queenstown
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Three Otago councils pause regional deal after National’s bed tax U-turn
The councils want fresh talks after National abandoned plans to explore a bed tax.
Paul Henry makes his debut on The Country
Today: Shane Jones, Kate Acland, Paul Henry, Chris Russell, and Jack Cocks.
Weather to worsen in lower North Island, high avalanche risk for Southern Alps
A significant winter storm is hitting the South Island today.
Watch: Luxury helicopter trip for top restaurateurs ends in blizzard crash
The hospitality figures were wined and dined on a cruise after their near-death experience
Double proposal: Surfing star Paige Hareb and girlfriend both pop the question
Paige Hareb and Cait Scullin proposed to each other in Australia and Queenstown.
'Get on board or get out of the way': Mayor strikes back over rates cap, abandoned bed levy
Wayne Brown and Simon Watts go head to head in a week dominated by local government issues
Around the country's secret creative spaces
From workshops to art supply shops, unleash your inner creative.
Tourism Holdings net profit lifts 34% as 2027 outlook takes hit
Two takeover offers put Tourism Holdings in focus after a strong result.
Editorial: An election campaign denying taxes aggravates as much as it relieves
OPINION: The PM ruled out bed and bank taxes after only a fortnight ago entertaining both.
Exclusive hotel restaurant and Viva winner take top honours at Cuisine Good Food Awards
Craggy Range, Cocoro, and chef Connor Mertens also took home awards.
'To me, it's panic': Queenstown Mayor seeks urgent Govt meeting after bed tax U-turn
John Glover says he may walk away from the Regional Deal over National's bed-tax backdown.
'Significant winter storm': Warning issued ahead of incoming heavy rain and snow
NZTA urges motorists to prepare as cold conditions threaten travel.
'Complete u-turn': Mayors left disappointed by National ruling out bed tax
Wayne Brown questioned the Govt's commitment to the Auckland Regional Deal.
Travel Alerts: Breakfast pillows, skiing with rosé and dog-friendly hotel stays
Dog stays, art dinners, a Breakfast Pillow and rosé all day...
40 of the best rainy-day activities around the country
Rainproof options range from geothermal spas to indoor climbing.
Did Benee just reveal where next year's R&V will be held?
The Glitter singer is on the lineup for both R&A and R&V festivals.
'Filling their boots': First-home buyers cashing in on property market slump
First-home buyers now make up a record 27% to 28% of market activity.
Getting creative to buy your first home in New Zealand's most expensive property market
Ruth French wants stability for her and her son and she has found it in a new home in Queenstown. Video / Mike Scott
Wayne Brown says fast-track backtrack doesn't go far enough
Criticism comes as other mayors join a call to pause residential fast-track projects.
The world’s best family destinations, and your top tips for what to do there
Another category win for one NZ destination, but which Pacific island took second place?
Travel Alerts: Queenstown snow, Gascoyne food festival and more
Five epic travel and culture experiences in New Zealand and beyond.
NZ's best holiday destinations, as voted by you
The winner is no real surprise, but these top tips will help make the most of your trip.
‘Can’t get any fresher’: Diver fined over illegal crayfishing in Queenstown tourism experience
David Casey gathered crayfish for a helicopter tour without permits.
Party leaders met the most influential iwi figures: TPM tanked, Luxon didn't show
OPINION: Iwi leaders called this the worst Govt in living memory at a Queenstown meeting.
Fast-track backtrack: Rural housing outrage spurs Govt rethink over rules
Developers to pay more for fast-track projects after Auckland, Queenstown mayors protest.
Exclusive Queenstown club welcomes 'golden visa' arrivals with alps expedition
More than 700 wealthy foreigners have applied for the visa in 14 months.
Worker traded bonus, benefits for private use of work ute - then came crash
The case went to the ERA after he was given a smaller ute that wasn't suitable for family.
Mayors of Queenstown and Auckland team up to fight fast-track developments
Wayne Brown and John Glover want the Government to hit pause on residential projects.
Europe, Morocco, Queenstown and Australia travel deals
Save on cruises, tours and hotel stays across New Zealand and overseas.