Battery starts fire at Wānaka transfer station
A fire at Wānaka's transfer station has prompted a warning about the safe disposal of batteries.
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Project leaders rapt with level of ‘bat chat’
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Project leaders rapt with level of ‘bat chat’
The volunteers behind a community project to monitor long-tailed bats in Glenorchy plan to use the data to protect the bats’ habitat.
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Plans to boost Otago town's population to 10,000
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Plans unveiled to boost Otago village's population from 450 to 10,000
A proposal to reduce Kingston’s reliance on Queenstown was launched at a meeting in the village this week.
Luxury travel specialist celebrates its 40th
Luxury travel specialist celebrates its 40th
Luxury inbound travel specialist Southern Crossings recently celebrated its 40th anniversary with a two-day Queenstown event showcasing the elevated local experiences they curate for their clients.
Luxury Queenstown home expected to fetch $35m
Luxury Queenstown home expected to fetch $35m
A luxury Queenstown estate in a gated community could be the country's priciest residential property this year with an asking price of $35 million.
How childhood dream inspired Queenstown chef to win two Michelin stars
How childhood dream inspired Queenstown chef to win two Michelin stars
Adding a Michelin Star to his Queenstown restaurant's name has been the lifetime dream for chef Paul Froggatt - and now, he has two.
Chef ‘speechless’ over award of two Michelin stars
Chef ‘speechless’ over award of two Michelin stars
A Queenstown restaurant officially holds the title of New Zealand’s best eatery after being awarded two Michelin stars.
Special Michelin honour for Queenstown restaurant
Special Michelin honour for Queenstown restaurant
Two tasting menus at Essence in Queenstown stood out to Michelin inspectors.
Four vehicles involved in Glenorchy-Queenstown Rd crash
Four vehicles involved in Glenorchy-Queenstown Rd crash
One person was transported to hospital with moderate injuries after a four-vehicle crash between Glenorchy and Queenstown yesterday.
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Future still unclear for crib on Crown land
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Future still unclear for crib on Crown land
The future of a long-standing private Kinloch crib, sitting on Crown land, remains up in the air.
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Land bought up by open-space advocate
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Land bought up by open-space advocate
A Queenstown farmer, who is also a district councillor, has bought more rural Gibbston land to shut it off from development and teach people about the area’s history.
Chairlift opens at Coronet to kick season off
Chairlift opens at Coronet to kick season off
Skiers ride the main chairlift at Coronet Peak skifield.
Two seriously injured in crash
Two seriously injured in crash
Two people with serious injuries were flown to Dunedin Hospital after a crash near Queenstown at the weekend.
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Tourism operators back contentious Conservation Amendment Bill
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Tourism operators back contentious Conservation Amendment Bill
A coalition of leading tourism operators says New Zealand’s new tourism export target is ‘‘unachievable’’ unless the country’s conservation management system is overhauled urgently.
Road reopens after five injured in Kawarau Bridge crash
Road reopens after five injured in Kawarau Bridge crash
Five people are injured following a crash at Kawarau Bridge on State Highway 6 / Gibbston Highway this morning.
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Stallholders hope for positive outcome for everyone
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Stallholders hope for positive outcome for everyone
One of Queenstown’s longest-serving food stallholders hopes recent talks with council staff will lead to a better outcome for everyone.
Rates rise cut after ‘searing testimony’
Rates rise cut after ‘searing testimony’
A 9.9% average rates rise is locked in for the Queenstown Lakes district after councillors unanimously approved the 2026-27 annual plan on Thursday.
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Chief executive steps down for ‘health reasons’
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Chief executive steps down for ‘health reasons’
One of the Queenstown Lakes’ most prolific developers has stepped down from his company ‘‘for health reasons’’.
Pristine conditions on opening day at Cardrona
Pristine conditions on opening day at Cardrona
Cardrona turned on a bluebird day for the opening of its alpine resort, two weeks after originally planned.
Councillor’s reserve reservations
Councillor’s reserve reservations
Local councillor Matt Wong believes it is the council’s duty to protect reserves, and the likes of Guy Hingston’s roading project "should normally go through a very stringent consultation process...