Homes in popular New Zealand tourism destination Queenstown had to be evacuated and a number of schools closed on Friday, as the city was hit by flooding. Queenstown Lakes District Council Mayor ...

Queenstown is open and ready to welcome visitors again, New Zealand’s top tourist town says. It comes after heavy rainfall last week led to flash flooding, causing some residents to evacuate homes.

WELLINGTON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Homes in popular New Zealand tourism destination Queenstown had to be evacuated and a number of schools closed on Friday, as the city was hit by flooding.