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Council ‘satisfied’ no public access prevented
Claims of public roads being blocked by a mining company have been rejected by both the district council and company as the two had closed-door discussions about land access.
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Thunderstorms possible as more wild weather bears down on South
Thunderstorms possible as more wild weather bears down on South
Another bout of unsettled weather looks set to bring strong winds, heavy rain and possible thunderstorms to the South.
Teacher’s dedication to children lauded by community
Teacher’s dedication to children lauded by community
The retiring manager of Arrowtown Preschool has been lauded for her grace, poise and humour while teaching and caring for the township’s youngest citizens for over 37 years, a grateful parent says.
Emotional day for staff as Coronet season ends
Emotional day for staff as Coronet season ends
The closed sign has gone up at Queenstown’s Coronet Peak after a season its manager describes as one of "highs and lows".
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NZ’s best powerlifters raise the bar and set records
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NZ’s best powerlifters raise the bar and set records
Powerlifters of different ages, shapes and abilities brought their best to the New Zealand Open Age Group Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships in Invercargill on Saturday.
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Atmosphere at blossom festival ‘incredible’
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Atmosphere at blossom festival ‘incredible’
Despite it quite literally raining on the parade, organisers said the atmosphere was "incredible" at the 2025 Alexandra Blossom Festival on Saturday.
No injuries in car-train collision
No injuries in car-train collision
Police interview witnesses at the scene of a collision between a train and a car in Southland yesterday afternoon.
Car and train collide in Southland
Car and train collide in Southland
A car and train have collided in Southland this afternoon, causing traffic disruptions on State Highway 1 between Gore and Mataura.
Queenstown estate agent's billion dollar prize
Queenstown estate agent's billion dollar prize
Bayleys Queenstown chiefs believe a recent slew of awards reflect credit on not just their own franchise, but are a good marker on the state of the local residential property market.
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Protracted consent process lands ratepayer over $9k bill
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Protracted consent process lands ratepayer over $9k bill
A Queenstown ratepayer feels the local council is treating him as a cash cow while he endures a lengthy resource consent process.
Work begins to stem spread of invasive lake weed
Work begins to stem spread of invasive lake weed
Divers began their efforts to control the invasive lake weed lagarosiphon in Lake Wakatipu this week.
Stepping up to the challenge
Stepping up to the challenge
The countdown is on for a fun charity running race in Queenstown’s CBD with $3000 up for grabs.
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Grief, grit and Fiordland truths
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Grief, grit and Fiordland truths
Queenstown author Peta Carey has one piece of advice for anyone sitting down to read her fourth book, The Hollows Boys.
One injured in serious crash near Roxburgh
One injured in serious crash near Roxburgh
One person is seriously injured after a car crashed down a 25-metre bank off State Highway 8, near Roxburgh this morning.
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Funicular rail rejected, new cablecar plan in the works
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Funicular rail rejected, new cablecar plan in the works
An Australian developer has swapped one novelty transport system for another after the Queenstown plans were knocked back by the fast-track process.
Hurto’s streak continues
Hurto’s streak continues
Make that 18.
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Far-flung kākā pair spotted enjoying public gardens
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Far-flung kākā pair spotted enjoying public gardens
A pair of rare and brightly coloured kākā seen in Oamaru this week must have flown at least 100km, as the crow flies, an expert says.
Queenstown skaters net national nods
Queenstown skaters net national nods
Ten Queenstown ice hockey players have received national call-ups, with more potentially to come.
Q’town’s snow stars
Q’town’s snow stars
Seven Queenstowners are in the mix for the 2025 Snow Sports New Zealand Awards.
Gold from the Gold Coast
Gold from the Gold Coast
Competing for New Zealand, two Wakatipu High athletes each won two golds at the recent 2025 School Sport Australia Cross Country champs on the Gold Coast.