Analysis: What should visiting Aotearoa New Zealand cost your average tourist? The government has suggested raising the price of admission - otherwise known as the international visitor conservation and tourism levy (IVL) - from $35 to $100.
Cardrona Alpine Resort is set for a limited opening this Saturday, June 15.
Many health conditions can be managed, improved or prevented with exercise.
Happiness House, established over 30 years ago by Whakatipu local Pat Bird, stands as a pillar of community support in Queenstown.
A potential car thief, some bad drivers and icy mishaps on the usual winter black spots have made for a typical pre-ski season week for Police.
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has released its final report on the helicopter accident which killed three people in October 2018.
Snow guns are going full bore as southern ski fields prepare to welcome onto their slopes.
Fiordland's Homer Tunnel has finally had its $29 million upgrade completed, with the most visual improvement being a new avalanche shelter at its eastern entrance.
EVS Vehicle Management is a service company managing vehicles for busy individuals, business owners and out of town holiday homeowners.
Just like that – another year has flashed by and we’re getting excited to meet some incredible female leaders from around the country to inspire us at this year’s Westpac Women’s conference on Friday, 14 June.
From bagpiping ice hockey star to organic farmer and health food retailer, Graeme Glass has always followed his passions, rather than following the crowd.
It's one of the coldest mornings so far in 2024 for Queenstown Lakes and the region, with temperatures well-below freezing.
One of Queenstown Airport’s key pieces of work in 2023 was the completion of its Master Plan. The document will guide considerable investment in infrastructure at the airport over the coming decade, while enabling and supporting lower-emission aviation.
Pic’s Peanut Butter CEO Aimee McCammon knows the power of a feel-good business with a great product and an authentic origin story.
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Natalie Ferguson and Kristen Lunman’s first mission was to put investing at everyone’s finger tips.
Mark Harris, managing director of Queenstown-based New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty, with his post-budget opinion on the property sector
Retirement villages have become big business locally, ranging from comfortable and modern to luxurious holiday resort style, with price tags from around $1 million to $8.5million depending on what retirees can afford.
Arrowtown-raised Holly Arrowsmith is making waves in the country music world. She recently picked up her second APRA Best Country Music Song award, re-establishing her in the ranks of past winners Tami Neilson, Reb Fountain and Jenny Mitchell.
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