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Sherwood’s unique room refurb

A globally-recognised Melbourne-based architecture and interiors studio’s leading a room refurb at Queenstown’s Sherwood Hotel.

Hotel’s youthful new GM

When you’re 32 and your whole hotel experience has been in Australia, Queenstown’s Crowne Plaza’s not a bad place for your first GM gig.

Calling actors and directors

Queenstown's Remarkable Theatre’s holding auditions this weekend for actors and directors for its annual Pint-Sized Plays, being performed in Frankton on May 6 and 7 and in Bannockburn on May 9.

Firey beginning to 40th festival

A photo shows participants in one of the early Arrowtown Autumn Festival street parades passing...

Firey beginning to 40th festival

The Whakatipu’s longest-running event is going to start with several thousand bangs this year.

Fundraiser opens up unique countryside

Fundraiser opens up unique countryside

A Queenstown school camp fundraiser next Saturday offers a unique opportunity to explore Branches Station’s rugged beauty.

Inspiring women sought for awards

Winner of the 2024 Inspirational Women Awards Tru Woman of the Year Dame Theresa Gattung

Inspiring women sought for awards

Inspirational women, from all walks of life, will be celebrated in Queenstown again this year.

X-ray report a false alarm

A tip-off from a member of the public in Queenstown on Saturday about an apparently abandoned X-ray machine proved to be a false alarm, the Ministry of Health says.

Central Lakes population on course to overtake Dunedin

Arrowtown-based regional economist Benje Patterson says the Central Lakes could have the South Island’s second-largest population in 15 years.

Skyline’s future comes into view

Out with the old: A four-month deconstruction of Skyline’s existing building, on the left, will...

Skyline’s future comes into view

March 16 marks a major milestone in Skyline Queenstown’s massive overhaul of its entire Bob’s Peak operation.

Stallholders’ fate remains up in air

Stallholders operate on Queenstown’s waterfront in April before a contentious moratorium on new...

Stallholders’ fate remains up in air

The status of street food and craft vendors in Queenstown’s town centre appears to be heading for a showdown in the High Court next month.

Ex-MP caught in cross-fire

A Saudi Arabia-based former local MP says this week’s Iranian drone attack on the United States embassy in the capital of Riyadh may be ‘‘a bit of a turning point’’ amidst the current troubles in...

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Town steals show ahead of challenge

The Nightcaps-Ohai VFB crew of Milton Helman, Frank van Milenburg, Robbie Ferguson, Simon Greer,...

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Town steals show ahead of challenge

Fifty-seven Southland firefighters are gearing up to haul 25kg of kit up 51 flights of the Auckland Sky Tower next month — but it’s the tiny town of Nightcaps that’s stealing the show.

Nothing to suggest Gloriavale children unsafe: Minister

An ERO report found the school had not met three of eight registration criteria and was not a...

Nothing to suggest Gloriavale children unsafe: Minister

Minister Louise Upston says she didn't see anything on a visit to Gloriavale that caused concern about children's safety at the West Coast Christian community.

Safety fears over ride sharing for people with disabilities

Total Mobility is a scheme which offers subsidised transport for those who struggle to get around...

Safety fears over ride sharing for people with disabilities

A government proposal to increase transport options for people living with impairments has been rejected by a southern council over safety fears.

Council votes to not alter alcohol hours

LAPs give local communities more input into licensing decisions. Photo: Getty Images

Council votes to not alter alcohol hours

Southland liquor outlets have been given the green light to continue trading up to 16 hours a day, despite Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora calling for shorter hours.

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Friends and rivals Emma Crawford and Lucia Boys warm up before competing in the semifinal of the girls U17 sprint at the Cycling NZ Track National Championships in the Invercargill Velodrome on Tuesday.

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