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‘Such big development potential’ - why Queenstown place went for $45.5m
'The price was big because the sale included so much flat land.' - local investor

Cruising Kodiak and the Aleutian Islands without a plan
Our writer explores two remote Alaskan islands.

'Clear breach': Councillor in hot water over leaked sewage proposal
The council plans to discharge 12,000 cubic metres of sewage daily.

‘Worst f***ing flight’: CEO’s disdain at executive assistant over business-class seat
Now the former employee has been awarded more than $100k in a personal grievance case.

From courtroom to crime thriller: Ex Auckland lawyer Rachel Paris' debut novel has Hollywood's attention
"Where there is extreme wealth, there is usually also extreme power."

Society Insider: MP takes on Kaye’s legacy; Golf pro, heir engaged; glam life of Kiwis in LA
Plus: the couple thriving in LA’s talent management scene.

How top 10 performing iwi have grown assets to $8.2b
Top 10 performing iwi hold about two-thirds of total assets, about $8 billion.

Auckland Airport aims for growth as travel nears pre-Covid levels
The new terminal development is essential to the long-term future of Auckland Airport.

Why there’s no public transport between two of NZ’s top tourist towns - yet
ORC says no plans for a Queenstown-Wānaka bus.

Driver in horror crash that claimed four lives only had three hours sleep
One passenger even gave him a neck massage to try and keep him awake while driving.

Rod Drury backs ‘NZ first’ public e-boat charging company Electric Wave
Billionaire sees Queenstown becoming an R&D hub for marine electrification.

Travellers ‘can’t understand English’, accuse airport security of discrimination at screening
The woman filed a complaint after an officer's alleged comment to another passenger.

‘Toilets and rubbish pits’: Queenstown council’s new move on freedom campers
The new bylaw comes in response to a call for the council to crack down on the campers.

Speedway driver in horror fiery crash faces long road to recovery
Nearly $20,000 has been raised for Kevin Ban's recovery.

The thrill of a luge ride: Skyline expanding in six countries
From its first gondola in Queenstown in 1967, Skyline is now a global luge business.

Police name Japanese man found dead on SH6 near Queenstown
The man found dead on a remote alpine roadside was a 22-year-old from Japan.

‘Middle class struggle’: Housing costs hit essential workers
Market rent is $650 per week; these homes will rent for $520, saving $6760 annually.

New Zealand's Best Baches: Meet this year's 2025 Bach Of The Year winners
An inside look at the 10 standout private baches recognised in this year’s awards.

Kiwi golfer earns $2.61m for third-place finish
Ben Campbell's move to the LIV Golf League is paying off.

Shop and stare: 9 boutiques and art galleries to explore in Queenstown
Fill up on art, design and fashion in Queenstown and Arrowtown.

Society Insider: Beauden Barrett’s new side hustle; inside billionaire’s 40th bash
Plus, Thomasin McKenzie debuts boyfriend and Kiwi fashion designer with royal connection.