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Queenstown mourns philanthropist Graham Malaghan

Queenstown mourns philanthropist Graham Malaghan

Graham Malaghan, a part-time Queenstowner whose local links went back 164 years and who played a huge role in a world-leading medical research institute, has died in Auckland, aged 82.

A positively balmy start to winter

Queenstown has had a less than chilly start to winter with its warmest June on record. PHOTO:...

A positively balmy start to winter

Queenstown's just recorded its warmest June on record.

Latest Lakeview visitor accommodation consent lodged

Latest Lakeview visitor accommodation consent lodged

The developer of Queenstown’s Lakeview Te Taumata project has applied for consent for visitor accommodation in the three tower blocks making up its first stage.

Plans for Queenstown's biggest empty central lot

An artist’s impression of a terraced unit development for a long-vacant prime site off Frankton...

Plans for Queenstown's biggest empty central lot

The developer calls it "the most iconic location left in town".

‘Memorable’ sign of arrival

‘Memorable’ sign of arrival

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The fast-track’s fatal flaws

Since the Queenstown Lakes district’s last revaluation in 2021, the value of residential housing...

The fast-track’s fatal flaws

To be fair, the current government’s fast-track legislation sounds like a great idea.

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Axe still hanging over school bus services

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Axe still hanging over school bus services

Queenstown’s school bus services are still on the chopping block.

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Resistance to council amalgamation

Queenstown mayor John Glover. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

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Resistance to council amalgamation

The Queenstown Lakes District Council appears likely to defy the government’s push for amalgamation.

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Helicopter ‘shop’ status sought

The Helicopter Line’s (THL) application for an off-licence to serve alcohol as part of scenic...

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Helicopter ‘shop’ status sought

Popping a bottle of bubbly after popping the question on a scenic helicopter flight is the vision behind a Queenstown company’s precedent-setting booze bid.

Matariki market

A view of Frankton including Lake Hayes. Photo: Midori Takahashi

Matariki market

Frankton's Country Lane’s holding a Matariki Market, full of culture, kai and creativity, this Saturday, from 10am till 3pm.

Star trail

Matariki Festival at Logan Park on Saturday evening. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Star trail

A special Matariki Star Trail and Community Glow Ride’s being held in the Queenstown Gardens tomorrow night.

Kids’ art comp

Appearing in the sky just before dawn during late June or early July, the Matariki star cluster...

Kids’ art comp

The Kukupa Collective, at Frankton’s Country Lane, is running a school holiday art competition, themed around Matariki, or Māori New Year.

Five people hurt after Shotover Jet hits rocks

Fire and Emergency say they received reports of a boat hitting rocks. File photo: Supplied

Five people hurt after Shotover Jet hits rocks

Five people have been injured in a crash involving the Shotover Jet near Queenstown.

Pink in the Rink returns to arena

Raising breast cancer awareness, two local women’s ice hockey teams of 10 will battle it out in a social game at the Queenstown Ice Arena next Thursday at 6.15pm.

Science students will be in their element

Science students will be in their element

Five Wakatipu High year 13 students are attending the prestigious 67th London International Youth Science Forum from July 19 till August 1.

Veteran cyclist sets milestones

He might be 72, but Queenstown endurance cyclist Geoff Hunt is still tracking well during several iconic races in the United States this year.

La fete nationale

The heatwave that struck Europe during the northern hemisphere summer is not necessarily in store...

La fete nationale

Vive la France.

Rehoming Happiness House

Rehoming Happiness House

Anyone with ideas on where Queenstown community support centre Happiness House could move to is invited to a think-tank session at Sherwood next Thursday at 6pm.

From Arrowtown to the Pacific

Arrowtown’s Selma Roberts meets an Australian Defence Force military working dog during a recent...

From Arrowtown to the Pacific

Arrowtown's Selma Roberts is going places with the New Zealand Army Reserve Force.

Light comp

Arrowtown, one of Otago's many highly rated scenic spots. Photo: Aaron Ross

Light comp

Arrowtown’s Post Office has been named the inaugural winner of the village’s ‘Light Up to Linger Longer’ winter window displays.

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