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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...

Uni eyes 3000 students at Queenstown campus

Otago University eyes 3000 students at Queenstown campus

The University of Otago is offering two new qualifications in Queenstown as part of a long-term plan to build a campus supporting up to 3000 students in the resort.

Shoplifters caught in the act by officer

Shoplifters caught in the act by officer

A pair of wanted shoplifters picked the wrong store to indulge their chocolate craving when they were nabbed in a Frankton supermarket, police say.

Sweet craving has sour ending for Queenstown shoplifters

A pair of wanted shoplifters picked the wrong store to curb their chocolate craving when they were nabbed in a Frankton supermarket, police said.

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Glenorchy eco lodge developer dies

Debbi and Paul Brainerd. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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'A great philanthropist': Glenorchy eco lodge developer dies

American Paul Brainerd, co-developer of The Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge, who died last month, has left behind extraordinary examples of conservation and philanthropy.

Arrowtown woman charged with assaulting cop

Arrowtown’s becoming a mecca for arts, culture and outdoor adventure. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Arrowtown woman charged with assaulting cop

A Queenstown woman allegedly assaulted a police officer after driving the wrong way down a one-way street in Arrowtown on Saturday.

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ORC urged to step up over buses

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ORC urged to step up over buses

As Wakatipu High School looks to ease its school bus woes, the ORC says a recently introduced after-school service is a trial that is "not intended to address the withdrawal of Ministry of Education services at all".

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Trust distributing $380k to causes in first round

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Trust distributing $380k to causes in first round

A newly revived charitable trust is splitting $379,770 among 11 local and regional community causes in its first funding round.

Resort’s record property scorecard

The Grand Traverse area of Mill Farm is Millbrook’s most elevated residential neighbourhood.

Resort’s record property scorecard

Arrowtown's Millbrook Resort recorded record property sales in the countdown to the 105th New Zealand Open which starts today across its two golf courses.

Arrowtown charity bowls event on a roll

There were two winners of last week’s fourth Forsyth Barr Business Roll Up Challenge, this year played for the first time at the Arrowtown Bowling Club.

Seven Q’town reps in NZ team

World champs, here we come: Heading off this week from Queenstown, via Auckland, to U18 ice...

Seven Q’town reps in NZ team

New Zealand’s under-18 men’s ice hockey team selected for next week’s Division 3 Group A U18 world champs in Hong Kong has a heavy Queenstown contingent.

Hometown ball tracker

Queenstown-raised graphics operator Cam Jackson’s working on his first NZ Open.

Hometown ball tracker

While this New Zealand Open’s showcasing some amazing Queenstown golfers, another local’s getting involved for the first time in broadcasting the event.

The pro-am’s ‘people’s player’

People’s Player NZ Open golfer Steve Brownlie, left, with his caddy Ben Farrell

The pro-am’s ‘people’s player’

In a novel concept, about 25 Queenstown mates cumulatively chipped in $25k for a slot in this week’s NZ Open pro-am — and, fittingly, decided who’ll represent them via a game of golf.

From cellar to conservation

Arrowtown’s Nicky Sygrove’s been appointed NZ Nature Fund CEO. PICTURE: ARA JAY MEDIA

From cellar to conservation

Arrowtowner Nicky Sygrove’s about to swap grapes for greenery.

Queenstown gown business taking flight

Modelling four of Queenstown Flying Dress’ gowns are, from left, Charlotte Dickson, Morgan Talbot...

Queenstown gown business taking flight

Balfour farm-raised Queenstowner Laura King had been looking for an ‘‘out the gate’’ business idea.

Festival marks decade of brewing

Festival marks decade of brewing

The Cargo Collective’s ‘Summer Haze’ hazy beer festival in Arthurs Point today will be a double celebration.

Educational trust’s helped 70-plus students

Named after local environmental activist and council watchdog, the late Margaret Templeton, Templeton Way — between the council offices and Queenstown Memorial Centre— is one the resort’s tiniest...

Trailblazing fundraiser

Mark ‘Willy’ Williams, just outside Ovando, Montana, in the United States, during his Tour Divide...

Trailblazing fundraiser

You couldn’t accuse Queenstown Trails Trust’s (QTT) boss of sitting back for the final $430,000 needed for the vital Park Ridge to Kawarau Falls Bridge off-road trail to be built.

The saviour of the NZ Open

The saviour of the NZ Open

It’s no exaggeration to say we wouldn’t have the New Zealand Open at Arrowtown’s Millbrook, or anywhere, without the golf tournament’s chairman, John Hart. The former All Blacks coach discusses the...

Cancer care milestone in Queenstown

Cancer Society interim CEO Meredith Woods Ford, left, with longtime local and Cancer Society...

Cancer care milestone in Queenstown

It's described as a game-changer for Queenstown, and the wider Central Lakes.

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