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Flying flag for Sir Michael

Remembering Sir M: Christine, Lady Hill, and NZ Open chairman John Hart pictured with a framed...

Flying flag for Sir Michael

The organisers of the 105th NZ Open, teeing off today at Mill-brook, have come up with a poignant way to remember the tournament’s flamboyant ‘white knight’, prominent jeweller Sir Michael Hill,...

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Engineering firm may go bust over tax debt

Dart Engineering’s sign in Kaikorai Valley Rd, Dunedin. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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Engineering firm may go bust over tax debt

A significant Queenstown and Dunedin-based engineering company is facing liquidation over tax debt of more than $1 million.

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NZ Open hits funding bogey as Sky Sport drops sponsorship

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NZ Open hits funding bogey as Sky Sport drops sponsorship

Naming sponsor Sky Sport has pulled the pin on the New Zealand Open, which tees off today at Arrowtown’s Millbrook course.

Plunket building changes hands, sells for over $3m at auction

This building in Queenstown’s CBD, home to Plunket Queenstown, sold for $3.05 million at auction...

Plunket building changes hands, sells for over $3m at auction

Queenstown's Plunket building is in new hands.

Slater good to go despite stair fright

World surfing champion Kelly Slater tees off on the 18th hole at St Andrews during the Alfred...

Slater good to go despite stair fright

International surfing great Kelly Slater almost ruled himself out of the 105th New Zealand Open on Monday night.

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‘Thanks but no thanks’ to bus appeal

In her submission to the Ministry of Education, Queenstown Primary principal Fiona Cavanagh...

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‘Thanks but no thanks’ to bus appeal

Otago regional councillors say student safety will be compromised if the government goes ahead with changes to the Queenstown school bus routes.

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NZ Open to establish new charitable fund

Hoping to make a major impact: NZ Open Charitable Trust chairman Brian Cadzow. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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NZ Open to establish new charitable fund

Alongside all the pros and amateurs at the NZ Open at Arrowtown’s Millbrook this week, a new charity linked to the golf tournament will also tee off in front of the wider public.

Ferrari, replica Auto Union stars of Ayrburn Classic

Southward Car Museum manager John Bellamore pictured with a Ferrari Monza 750, which was named ‘...

Ferrari, replica Auto Union stars of Ayrburn Classic

Of the 500-plus cars on display in Arrowtown’s Ayrburn hospitality precinct over the weekend, two stole the show.

Delay proposed to consult on sewage

Queenstown wastewater treatment plant, Project Shotover. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Delay proposed to consult on sewage

A decision on a new disposal option for wastewater from Queenstown’s Shotover treatment plant could be delayed to allow formal consultation.

Motorcyclist seriously injured in Glenorchy-Queenstown Rd crash

Motorcyclist seriously injured in Glenorchy-Queenstown Rd crash

A motorcyclist has suffered serious injuries in a crash on Glenorchy-Queenstown Rd near Mt Crichton this afternoon.

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Developer likely to pay for intersection

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Developer likely to pay for intersection

An intersection linking State Highway 6 and the new Homestead Bay development is expected to be paid by the developer, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi says.

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Bridge closure lamented

Signs warn drivers, cyclists and pedestrians not to cross Skippers Bridge. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Bridge closure lamented

A former long-time Queenstown tourism operator says he is "absolutely mortified" over the indefinite closure of the historic Skippers Bridge.

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The classics and the new on show together

Allan Dippie’s MAB Edwardian Speedster, built in Paris, is expected to be a showstopper at this...

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The classics and the new on show together

Queenstown's Ayrburn Classic motoring extravaganza will be three times bigger than last year’s inaugural event, the organiser says.

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Backers of $730m Queenstown development hit ground running

RCL’s 63ha development site at Homestead Bay in Queenstown. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Backers of $730m Queenstown development hit ground running

Developers of the $730million Homestead Bay housing proposal — approved yesterday — are not wasting any time in getting started, staging an open day at the site tomorrow.

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Queenstown homestead swapped for Christchurch mall

Aussie entrepreneur Karl Jameson’s traded part of his Chantecler property, including this house,...

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Queenstown homestead swapped for Christchurch mall

A Christchurch shopping mall has been swapped for a lavish Queenstown homestead and garden.

International field for scenic run

Veterans Queenstown’s James Harcombe, left, and Wanaka’s Mal Law have been regular entrants....

International field for scenic run

More than 500 runners — a post-Covid record — are this Saturday tackling various distances in what’s arguably New Zealand’s most scenic mountain run.

Gearing up cycling innovation

A new accelerator programme, run by Queenstown’s Grit Works, will help entrepreneurs turn cycling...

Gearing up cycling innovation

It's another spoke in the wheel of Queenstown’s diversification plans.

Walker goes solo, 17 years later

Michael Walker’s son, Jack, 7, drags him over the finish line at New Brighton Beach last Saturday...

Walker goes solo, 17 years later

Pre-dawn winter training runs paid off for Queenstown lawyer Michael Walker when he competed in the Coast to Coast’s The Longest Day for the first time in nearly two decades.

Queenstown Olympians do us proud

Queenstown ski racer Alice Robinson during final event at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics...

Queenstown Olympians do us proud

So close.

‘Freedom’ on Lake Wakatipu

‘Freedom’ on Lake Wakatipu

The world’s largest boat club has been given the all-clear to launch in Queenstown.

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