Flood warning for Queenstown Lakes area
Extensive flooding in Glenorchy in 2020 could be repeated in coming days, the ORC warns.
Police at scene of Queenstown sudden death
Police at scene of Queenstown sudden death
The cause of a death was believed to be a fall from a balcony, it has been reported.
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Queenstown man given another ‘last chance’ after assaulting bouncer
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Queenstown man given another ‘last chance’ after assaulting bouncer
A Queenstown man who broke a bouncer’s jaw with a coward punch, then attacked a total stranger in the street, has been given his second "last chance" in two years.
Jobseekers ignoring 'buffet' of roles in South
Jobseekers ignoring 'buffet' of roles in South's tourist towns
Some Queenstown and Wānaka employers struggling to find staff are offering sign-on bonuses in a bid to attract potential employees.
Ain’t no wall high enough
Ain’t no wall high enough
Tobin Priestley, 13, of Christchurch, gives Spiderman a run for his money during the 2025 Climbing New Zealand U15 Lead National Championships in Queenstown on Saturday.
Alliances and security discussed at forum
Alliances and security discussed at forum
A hush-hush international security forum in Queenstown looked into New Zealand and Australia’s security partnership and how, as allies, the two countries steer complicated regional challenges.
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Light show company seek permanent site
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Light show company seek permanent site
The people behind a Queenstown light show are hoping to secure a long-term home for the latest iteration of the family-friendly attraction.
Mayor aims to ‘get ahead of growth’
Mayor aims to ‘get ahead of growth’
New Queenstown Lakes District Mayor John Glover thrashed former mayor Glyn Lewers in the vote count by nearly 1000 votes.
Four injured, one serious, in Arrow Junction crash
Four injured, one serious, in Arrow Junction crash
Four people were injured, one seriously, in a head-on crash near Arrow Junction this afternoon.
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Resident irked non-notified consent granted
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Resident irked non-notified consent granted
A central Queenstown resident is appalled the council has given non-notified consent for a three-level 29-unit Hallenstein St hotel without consulting neighbours.
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Charities gain grants thanks to generosity
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Charities gain grants thanks to generosity
A new "social supermarket" and a mental health programme for primary school students will be established in Queenstown, thanks to the generosity of over 200 women.
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‘Ecstatic’ to lead police association
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‘Ecstatic’ to lead police association
After 25 years on the beat — about 20 of those in Queenstown — a popular officer is Wellington-bound, where he will spend at least the next three years heading the New Zealand Police Association.
Harsh environment training ground for police divers
Harsh environment training ground for police divers
The Police National Dive Squad spent four days training in frozen-over Lake Alta, near Queenstown, this week.
Queenstown’s best businesses revealed
Queenstown’s best businesses revealed
Drumroll, please . . . We’re thrilled to unveil the finalists for the 2025 2degrees Queenstown Business Awards.
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Dotcom luxury property valued at $15.63m for sale
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Dotcom luxury property valued at $15.63m for sale
Internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom’s luxury five-bedroom property near Glenorchy has been listed for sale this week.
Person hurt after car rolls
Person hurt after car rolls
One person was transported to hospital with moderate injuries after a car rolled off the highway and into a ditch near Queenstown.
Queenstown cop new police union president
Queenstown cop new police union president
Police union delegates elected Senior Sergeant Steve Watt, of Queenstown, as their new president at the Police Association’s 90th annual conference in Wellington yesterday.
Iggy Pop and Joan Jett to headline Wānaka show
Iggy Pop and Joan Jett to headline Wānaka show
The "Godfather of Punk" and "Queen of Rock’n’Roll" are set to perform at next year’s Summer Concert Tour, being held for the first time in Wānaka.
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Queenstown property sales’ joint value $80m
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Queenstown property sales’ joint value $80m
Head-turning prices have been paid for two prime Queenstown properties.
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Skyline’s new skyline build
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Skyline’s new skyline build
Skyline Queenstown is planning to open a large extension to its top complex to complete stage four of a massive five-stage redevelopment.