Priceless portrait up for grabs
Priceless portrait up for grabs
A Queenstown artist has swung in behind a charity close to the resort’s heart, donating a special portrait which, by the end of tonight, will be priceless.
Tracey Roxburgh
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Crash victim had moved for fresh start
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Crash victim had moved for fresh start
A man killed in a crash along with his partner had moved to Queenstown for a fresh start after a "hard life" in the North Island.
Woman killed in Queenstown crash was expecting baby
Woman killed in Queenstown crash was expecting baby
A woman killed in a double fatal crash near Queenstown last week was pregnant.
Battle of the titans
Battle of the titans
This weekend Queenstown’s SkyCity Stampede ice hockey team’s headed north, hell bent on breaking the deadlock for pole position in this year’s New Zealand Ice Hockey League.
Ice Fern on comeback trail
Ice Fern on comeback trail
It's been a hot minute since Queenstown ice hockey fans saw the name ‘Rout’ on the back of a jersey in a national league.
Moce, Jim Moore
Moce, Jim Moore
One of Queenstown’s longest-serving hoteliers is about to say ‘mā te wā’ to Queenstown, and ‘bula’ to Fiji.
Ringing in (mid-winter) cheer
Ringing in (mid-winter) cheer
Ayrburn's taking the concept of a midwinter Christmas to a completely different level.
Mānawatia a Matariki
Mānawatia a Matariki
Arrowtown's Marshall Park’s getting a new name, for one night only, tonight.
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‘Little thanks’ expected for draft long-term plan
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‘Little thanks’ expected for draft long-term plan
A long-time Queenstown Lakes district councillor expects its draft long-term plan to go down "like a warm fish milkshake" with some residents.
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Councillor disagrees with airport’s statement of intent
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Councillor disagrees with airport’s statement of intent
Queenstown Lakes District councillor Niki Gladding was the sole vote against agreeing to Queenstown Airport’s statement of intent (SOI) yesterday, because she did not believe it was the "right time...
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October start planned for worker housing
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October start planned for worker housing
The Australian-based developer of a just-approved Queenstown worker accommodation complex is wasting no time.
Big names drawn to Gibbston for Summer Concert Tour
Big names drawn to Gibbston for Summer Concert Tour
There will be no such thing as a one-hit wonder at next year’s Summer Concert Tour in Gibbston.
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Qtown brothel law 'opens door to trafficking'
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Brothel law opens door to trafficking, QLDC told
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has been accused of opening the door to "human trafficking" by increasing the area where brothels can operate in the district.
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Ophthalmologist at odds with HNZ over public funding
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Ophthalmologist at odds with HNZ over public funding
An ophthalmologist says HNZ Southern’s decision to withdraw public funding which enabled some ophthalmology services to be performed in Queenstown is "beyond ridiculous".
‘More than an honour’
‘More than an honour’
Queenstown's xtravel’s recently been awarded the Regent Seven Seas Resilience and Travel Entrepreneurial Spirit Award.
Talent sought for ‘uneventful evening’
Talent sought for ‘uneventful evening’
Calling all thespians.
NZ Mountain Film Festival ticket giveaway
NZ Mountain Film Festival ticket giveaway
Mountain Scene has a double pass to give away for each session of next week’s NZ Mountain Film Festival.
Ode to mountain towns and ski seasons
Ode to mountain towns and ski seasons
If ever a movie’s going to speak to a Queenstown audience, it’s arguably this one.
Cost benefits of electric future
Cost benefits of electric future
Helping businesses — and households — save money on their bottom lines is a key driver behind Monday’s inaugural ‘Electrifying Queenstown’ event.
‘Zero dollars’ seen from IVL to date
‘Zero dollars’ seen from IVL to date
In the five years since the international visitor conservation and tourism levy (IVL) has been in place, the Queenstown Lakes is allegedly yet to receive a single dollar from it.