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QueenstownAugust 14

Lizard lifeline on Peninsula Hill

Four hectares of farmland on Peninsula Hill has been fenced off, cleared of predators and replanted in native plants to create a sanctuary for the region’s precious lizards.
Lizard lifeline on Peninsula Hill
Lizard lifeline on Peninsula Hill
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QueenstownAugust 14

Drink-driver’s final warning after head-on crash

A company director who caused a head-on crash while driving drunk in Speargrass Flat was also distracted by his phone, his lawyer says.
Drink-driver’s final warning after head-on crash
Drink-driver’s final warning after head-on crash
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QueenstownAugust 12

Luxury crayfish trips for five-star Queenstown hotel land diver in hot water

An Invercargill man employed as a diver on illegal heli-crayfish excursions for guests at Queenstown’s five star The Rees Hotel has been fined for breaching fisheries law.
Luxury crayfish trips for five-star Queenstown hotel land diver in hot water
Luxury crayfish trips for five-star Queenstown hotel land diver in hot water
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QueenstownAugust 10

Swinging into action for Dylan

More than 100 people hit the fairways in Arrowtown to support the family of a five-year-old battling the recurrence of an aggressive cancer.
Swinging into action for Dylan
Swinging into action for Dylan
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QueenstownAugust 9

Dogs go barking mad at Coronet

It was four-legged mayhem at Queenstown’s Coronet Peak on Saturday as 170 dogs and handlers charged downhill in the 52nd Dog Derby.
Dogs go barking mad at Coronet
Dogs go barking mad at Coronet
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QueenstownAugust 8

Top journos to launch Writers Fest

Two of New Zealand’s top journalists will officially help launch the 2026 Queenstown Writers Festival next month.
Top journos to launch Writers Fest
Top journos to launch Writers Fest
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QueenstownAugust 8

Paws to the floor at Coronet

It’ll be the fast and the furriest at Queenstown’s Coronet Peak this Saturday for the 52nd running of the annual Dog Derby.
Paws to the floor at Coronet
Paws to the floor at Coronet
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QueenstownAugust 8

Queenstown rugby festival bags a double

Queenstown company Global Games has scooped two gongs for its national junior rugby festival at the New Zealand Event Awards.
Queenstown rugby festival bags a double
Queenstown rugby festival bags a double
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QueenstownAugust 3

Queenstown Lakes joins Dunedin in council shake-up bid

After a week of eleventh-hour political manoeuvring, the Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has rejected a proposed merger with Central Otago and Clutha, instead teaming up with Dunedin on a rival plan for Otago's future.
Queenstown Lakes joins Dunedin in council shake-up bid
Queenstown Lakes joins Dunedin in council shake-up bid
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QueenstownAugust 1

Chopped football fan busted behind wheel

A British man who got drunk watching a football match at a central Queenstown bar was nabbed for drink-driving after a member of the public called the cops.
Chopped football fan busted behind wheel
Chopped football fan busted behind wheel