Man accused of ‘mindless’ arson attacks on towers
An Albert Town man has been accused of a series of "mindless" arson attacks on cellphone towers in the region over the past few months.
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Builder wins big for Oaks Shores’ repair project
Builder wins big for Oaks Shores’ repair project
The company behind a massive remediation project at Queenstown’s Oaks Shores complex has received the top gong for the work.
Stepping up for showdown
Stepping up for showdown
It's all go for the Grunt.
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Queenstown man given another ‘last chance’ after assaulting bouncer
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Queenstown man given another ‘last chance’ after assaulting bouncer
A Queenstown man who broke a bouncer’s jaw with a coward punch, then attacked a total stranger in the street, has been given his second "last chance" in two years.
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Light show company seek permanent site
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Light show company seek permanent site
The people behind a Queenstown light show are hoping to secure a long-term home for the latest iteration of the family-friendly attraction.
Cycle link step closer
Cycle link step closer
A long-awaited bike trail between the southern suburbs and Frankton could be open next year.
Community spirit recognised
Community spirit recognised
Long-time Queenstown resident Karunakaran Kuppusamy is presented with an appreciation award by the High Commissioner of India to New Zealand, Neeta Bhushan, during the Diwali Festival at the...
Final results deliver change of fortune for councillor
Final results deliver change of fortune for councillor
Final local election results released today have yielded a change of fortune for a one-term Queenstown Lakes district councillor.
Wānaka rider retains title
Wānaka rider retains title
More than 150 bikers braved rain, wind and sunshine during the third edition of the Glenorchy Gravel Grind on Saturday.
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Support for installing huts
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Support for installing huts
A public meeting to discuss installing "Turk" huts in the Remarkables range, near Queenstown, was tougher than expected, its organiser says.
Good crowd for ski area’s last day
Good crowd for ski area’s last day
The Remarkables ski area capped off its 40th anniversary season yesterday with a bigger-than-expected crowd despite another windy day, its manager says.
‘New blood’ on council after five ousted
‘New blood’ on council after five ousted
The Queenstown Lakes district’s new mayor says the loss of five incumbent councillors will allow a welcome injection of "new blood".
Queenstown’s déjà vu drizzle
Queenstown’s déjà vu drizzle
If it felt like déjà vu every time you reached for the brolly last month, you weren’t wrong — Queenstown had another record-soaking September.
Kitchen confidence on the menu
Kitchen confidence on the menu
Happiness House is running a free cooking programme for Queenstowners keen to become handier in the kitchen.
Accidental author changing minds
Accidental author changing minds
There was no one book that made Chanelle Moriah a writer.
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New bylaw a ‘balancing act’
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New bylaw a ‘balancing act’
Making a new freedom camping bylaw for the Queenstown Lakes district has required a "tightrope balancing act", a councillor says.
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New freedom camping bylaw a ‘balancing act’
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New freedom camping bylaw a ‘balancing act’
Making a new freedom camping bylaw for the Queenstown Lakes district has required a ‘‘tightrope balancing act’’, a councillor says.
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Meth-tainted rental case dismissed
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Meth-tainted rental case dismissed
The Tenancy Tribunal has dismissed an Arrow Junction woman’s claim for compensation after her tiny home was found to be contaminated by methamphetamine.
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Glowworm cave to go ahead
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Glowworm cave to go ahead
A Queenstown couple are forging ahead with a glowworm attraction near the resort’s town centre after tweaking their proposal to allay planning concerns.
Man charged over head-on collision
'Had all the hallmarks of a fatal crash': Man charged over head-on collision
A 43-year-old man had been driving on the wrong side of the road for some time before his vehicle collided with another containing two Australian tourists on Saturday.