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Man who bashed woman in Queenstown CBD escapes conviction

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Man who bashed woman in Queenstown CBD escapes conviction

A man who repeatedly punched a Queenstown woman in the head during an early morning fracas in the CBD has avoided a conviction.

Helping hand for youth workers

Property developer James Clarke and Whakatipu Youth Trust GM Jacqui Moir. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER
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Helping hand for youth workers

A Queenstown property development company is partnering with the Whakatipu Youth Trust to support the professional development of the trust’s workers and volunteers.

Firefighters flat out as town grows

Firefighters at a serious accident on the Glenorchy-Queenstown road in October. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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Firefighters flat out as town grows

The Wakatipu’s three volunteer fire brigades have had another busy year in 2025 as they attended 1091 callouts, up nearly 6% on 2024.

Getting fired up in new venture

Ceramicist Sam Mayell in The Pottery Lounge Queenstown. PHOTO: GUY WILLIAMS

Getting fired up in new venture

A newly-opened ceramics gallery in Queenstown is also offering a novel twist on ‘paint and sip’.

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New Moke Lake booking requirement blindsides camper

An online booking system is now in place for the popular Moke Lake campground near Queenstown....

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New Moke Lake booking requirement blindsides camper

The unannounced introduction of an online booking system for the popular Moke Lake campground near Queenstown has caught at least one would-be camper unawares.

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Board of directors sought for WaiSouth

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Board of directors sought for WaiSouth

The Queenstown Lakes district’s Three Waters company has a name.

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Overworked noodle cook awarded $86k payout

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Overworked noodle cook awarded $86k payout

An overworked and underpaid cook at a Frankton noodle restaurant has been awarded an $86,000 payout from his employer.

Knife-wielding hairdresser likely to be deported

A South Island hairdresser who attacked his flatmate with a knife is likely to be deported.

Knife-wielding Queenstown hairdresser slashed flatmate

A Queenstown hairdresser who attacked his flatmate with a knife is likely to be deported.

Man charged after alleged Arrowtown assault

Police have charged a 27-year-old man with assault in relation to an incident in Arrowtown last month.

Highland hoedown to celebrate bard’s birthday

Dance floor action from last year’s Arrowtown Burns Supper & Ceilidh. PHOTO: SARA TANSY

Highland hoedown to celebrate bard’s birthday

The 267th birthday of Scotland’s most famous poet will be celebrated with a proper knees-up in Arrowtown next Saturday night.

Slip cuts Rees-Dart tramping route

The slip in the Dart Valley. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Slip cuts Rees-Dart tramping route

A slip on a section of track in the Dart Valley has severed the popular Rees-Dart tramping circuit for the second time in 11 years.

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Medical centre pulling plug on hacked health portal

The Manage My Health app. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Medical centre pulling plug on hacked health portal

Poor communication and "mixed messaging" is behind Queenstown Medical Centre’s (QMC) decision to dump beleaguered patient portal Manage My Health, chief executive Ashley Light says.

A&P show ‘one of our best’

Noah Mitchell, 7, of Queenstown, tries his hand at shearing with the help of Patrick Duncan, of...

A&P show ‘one of our best’

The rain cleared, the sun emerged and thousands came through the gates for the Lake Hayes A&P Show in Queenstown on Saturday.

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A&P show ‘one of our best’

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A&P show ‘one of our best’

The rain cleared, the sun emerged and thousands came through the gates for the Lake Hayes A&P Show in Queenstown on Saturday.

Average rent for Central Lakes highest in NZ: data

Despite an average of 1350 new dwellings consented each year over the past five years, rents in...

Average rent for Central Lakes highest in NZ: data

At nearly $900 a week, rents in Otago’s Central Lakes area are the most expensive in New Zealand.

Charge to enter historic goldmining town

Kevin Marlow with the group of stakeholders who signed an MOU late last year. PHOTO: GUY WILLIAMS

Charge to enter historic goldmining town

It will cost $40 for a car, truck or motorbike to enter a historic South Island goldmining ghost town from the end of this month. Queenstown-Lakes residents can get a $100 annual pass.

Charge for access to historic goldmining town

Charge for vehicle access to historic Otago goldmining town

It will cost $40 for a car, truck or motorcycle to head in to a historic Otago goldmining ghost town from the end of this month.

Thurlby neighbours’ claims dismissed

Thurlby Domain owner Revell Buckham. Photo: ODT files

Thurlby neighbours’ claims dismissed

Claims some events at a Queenstown property would resemble an Eden Park concert are "fanciful", the Environment Court has found.

All bets on for Glenorchy Races

Action on the track during last year's Glenorchy Races. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

All bets on for Glenorchy Races

There will be no change to the tried and proven recipe at the 64th annual Glenorchy Races next month.

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