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Development aims to 'compete with the world’s finest resorts'

The company behind Queenstown’s Kamana Lakehouse has today announced details of a new $130 million luxury hospitality development.

New era of co-operation in turbulent world

New era of trans-Tasman co-operation in turbulent world

Australia and New Zealand are entering a new era of co-operation as leaders from both nations embrace shared values in an increasingly turbulent world.

Council puts brakes on e-scooter expansion

Council puts brakes on e-scooter expansion

Queenstown's council has ruled out allowing Beam to park its e-scooters on public land.

Veteran skier not sloping off

Neil Harrap’s love of Coronet Peak’s still undimmed in his 50th season. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Veteran skier not sloping off

An 82-year-old Wellingtonian now in his 50th season skiing Queenstown’s Coronet Peak has no plans to slow down.

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Hot pools project heating up

An artist’s impression of ‘Bathe by Aluume’. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Hot pools project heating up

The developer of Queenstown’s first central hot pools complex estimates it’ll open in the first week of next month.

Obituary: Sir Michael Hill, a jeweller and more

Sir Michael Hill, one of NZ’s most successful businessmen and most generous philanthropists, left an indelible mark on the South.

Warm welcome for Aussie delegation in Queenstown

In a world full of uncertainty, one sure thing was that Australia and New Zealand continue to stand together.

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Hipkins backs regional deals

Labour leader Chris Hipkins makes a point to a business audience in Queenstown yesterday. PHOTO:...

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Hipkins backs regional deals

A labour-led government would not only honour regional deals struck by the current government, but expand them, leader Chris Hipkins told a Queenstown audience yesterday.

Wastewater pipeline build to start in new year

Queenstown is set to benefit from a larger, more effective wastewater system, with construction announced for a new pressurised wastewater pipeline that will provide an additional connection...

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Snow welcomed by skifield operators

Groomer Brandon Rollin checks out a run at The Remarkables yesterday. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Snow welcomed by skifield operators

Snow has at long last reappeared in Otago, with the long drought ending for skifield operators.

Queenstown meeting of Luxon, Albanese trumpeted

Queenstown meeting of Luxon, Albanese trumpeted

All eyes will be on Queenstown this weekend.

NZ not in 'economic shape': Hipkins

Labour leader Chris Hipkins said he would be surprised if there had been much change in safety...

NZ not in 'economic shape', Hipkins says in Queenstown speech

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has told the Queenstown Business Chamber the economy is not recovering, and more spending is needed to get the settings right.

Luxon, Albanese to meet in Queenstown

Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon...

Luxon, Albanese to meet in Queenstown

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Queenstown this weekend.

Merit seen in NCEA replacement

Wakatipu High principal Oded Nathan. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Merit seen in NCEA replacement

Wakatipu High’s principal welcomes aspects of what the government’s aiming to achieve by scrapping NCEA qualifications, but doesn’t believe the present system was broken.

Coronet Peak’s four-legged frenzy

The men’s town dog race gets off to a flyer at last year’s Dog Derby. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Coronet Peak’s four-legged frenzy

It's your one chance in the year to take part in a massed charge down a snowy mountain with your pooch.

Local brewers tap into gold

Queenstown's Altitude Brewing’s done it again.

xtravel triumphs

xtravel co-owners Niki Davies, left, and Tori Keating with Envoyage NZ CEO Jason Buckley. PHOTO:...

xtravel triumphs

Queenstown travel agency xtravel’s just picked up eight national awards at the Envoyage Network Summit 2025, held at Queenstown’s Millennium Hotel last Saturday.

All Black stars backing fundraiser

The U13 Basin Barbarians include, from left, Callum Longthorn, 13, Maaka Fleming, 13, Lucas...

All Black stars backing fundraiser

Ex-All Black stars Justin Marshall, Ben Smith, Kees Meeuws and Stephen Donald are speaking at a Queenstown fundraiser this month.

Shop owner ships out

Outgoing Peak Interiors owner Kath Evans. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

Shop owner ships out

Kath Evans, who’s among Queenstown longest-serving retailers, is closing shop with a final sale at her Frankton home decor shop, Peak Interiors, from tomorrow.

Richie’s reflections on adversity and resilience

Richie McCaw talks about lessons he learned during his rugby career at an event in Arrowtown....

Richie’s reflections on adversity and resilience

Former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw says hard lessons he learned during his rugby career continue to guide him in his life in business and as a dad of three girls.

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