Life’s a stage for Queenstown teacher
Till last week, Ben Wombwell may have flown under Queenstown’s radar, but the Queenstown Primary teacher’s been making headlines for years.
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Building projects nationally recognised
Building projects nationally recognised
Queenstown building companies have this week been recognised on the national stage for local projects.
Stampede reset after shock loss
Stampede reset after shock loss
The SkyCity Stampede ice hockey team may have just had a taste of this year’s finals series.
Free self-testing HIV kits available
Free self-testing HIV kits available
Queenstowners now have access to free HIV home test kits, thanks to a new vending machine installed at The Doctors Whakatipu.
Pair set on pursuing glowworm cave project
Pair set on pursuing glowworm cave project
Two Queenstown-based influencers are vowing to continue their fight to establish a purpose-built glowworm cave near the resort’s CBD.
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Resort to host Wit platform
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Resort to host Wit platform
Queenstown will host Asia-Pacific’s leading travel technology, media and events platform next year.
Film body praises rebate funding
Film body praises rebate funding
Film Otago Southland chairman Kyle Murdoch says a half-billion-dollar funding boost to New Zealand’s film and television sector will ensure the country remains competitive on the world stage.
‘Real Housewives’ bring the drama to our doorstep
‘Real Housewives’ bring the drama to our doorstep
Queenstown's taken a starring role in the latest season of reality TV show The Real Housewives of Sydney.
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Film body praises rebate funding
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Film body praises rebate funding
Film Otago Southland chairman Kyle Murdoch says a $577m funding boost to NZ's film and TV sector will ensure the country remains competitive on the world stage.
From inspired to inspirational
From inspired to inspirational
On Sunday night, Queenstowner Cam Marshall, 21, settled in with a pizza to watch Runn, a documentary detailing Nedd Brockmann’s journey to run 100km a day, for 46 days, across Australia.
A recognition of hometown support
A recognition of hometown support
Two Queenstowners and a beloved local sports team were honoured in Wānaka last week.
Man O’ War moves in to Arrowtown
Man O’ War moves in to Arrowtown
A long-established Waiheke winery business has officially expanded to Arrowtown.
Look who’s Jett-ed back
Look who’s Jett-ed back
It's been a whirlwind week or so for Canadian Jett McCullum.
New MTB link trails on horizon
New MTB link trails on horizon
The Queenstown Mountain Bike Club’s set an ambitious fundraising target at its end-of-season party tonight.
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Australian appointed as airport chief executive
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Australian appointed as airport chief executive
Australian aviation executive Shane O’Hare will take over the controls at Queenstown Airport from mid-September.
Cannes ‘mind-blowing’ for Queenstown film-maker
Cannes ‘mind-blowing’ for Queenstown film-maker
Queenstowner Victoria Boult jokes she’s now officially a controversial Cannes film-maker.
Local fighters impress
Local fighters impress
Two young Queenstown fighters have returned from Wellington with wins under their belts following impressive performances at the Tory Fight Night 2.
Stampede ready to charge
Stampede ready to charge
From friends to foes in less than a week.
Bronze medal ‘bittersweet’
Bronze medal ‘bittersweet’
While Ice Blacks head coach Queenstowner Cam Frear is stoked his charges secured the bronze medal at last week’s IIHF Division 2 Group B champs in Dunedin, he admits it’s "a bit bittersweet".
‘Honoured’ by national wins
‘Honoured’ by national wins
Two Queenstown travel agents have been honoured with the top awards at the 2025 National Travel Industry Awards.