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Using sale proceeds to pay debt ‘absolute joke’

Queenstown council’s being widely criticised for not putting some of the $2.761m it’s made from...

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Using sale proceeds to pay debt ‘absolute joke’

The widow of a prominent former Queenstown developer is furious the district council is putting money from selling an Arrowtown property into reducing debt rather than restoration projects in the...

Broker always lending a hand

In a list of unsung Queenstown heroes/heroines, you’d have to put Rebeca Barnes near the top.

From copper to hemisphere

Whakatipu art enthusiasts have an opportunity to see the latest work by one of New Zealand’s most renowned practitioners.

Supporting technology talent

In a new initiative by Queenstown’s tech development agency, seven local students are undertaking paid four-week technology internships these summer holidays.

From casino to cocktails and pizzas

A render of Queenstown’s new Wharf Bar, expected to open in the Steamer Wharf building next week....

From casino to cocktails and pizzas

A new waterfront bar featuring panoramic views of Lake Whakatipu will be the largest in Queenstown, its owner says.

Cricketers finals bound

Wakatipu High’s First XI begin the biggest cricket tournament the school’s ever qualified for at Lincoln, near Christchurch, next Wednesday.

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Queenstown building boom continues

Construction activity fell sharply. Photo: ODT Files

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Queenstown building boom continues

A building boom has continued in Queenstown, while housing growth has been less rapid in the rest of Otago.

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Man busted with child porn returning from 50th wedding anniversary trip

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Man busted with child porn returning from 50th wedding anniversary trip

An Alexandra man who amassed thousands of child pornography files was caught at Queenstown Airport returning from a trip with his wife to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.

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Residential housing tracking well but industrial land shortfall predicted: report

New figures show the resort is the most expensive place to rent a house in New Zealand. Photo:...

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Residential housing tracking well but industrial land shortfall predicted: report

There should be enough houses in Queenstown for everybody in decades to come, but limits on industrial, commercial and retail land loom, a new report suggests.

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Battle for ACC cover continues

Pictured on Parliament's steps are Labour MPs Tangi Utikere, Jenny Salesa, and Camilla Belich,...

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Battle for ACC cover continues

A Queenstown woman’s parliamentary petition has not resulted in volunteer firefighters receiving ACC coverage, but a final report reveals the fight is far from over.

More measles case locations identified

Some more locations of interest have been identified around the Queenstown measles case as Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (HNZ) emphasises people need to be careful.

Queenstown Christmas Show performers (from left) Ivy Sim, 11, Ryder Wallace, 9, Santa Claus (Marc Hamilton) and Mrs Claus (Dana Hamilton) were among the 100 performers to entertain record crowds at...

Snow factory to solidify skifield opening

NZSki is constructing a snow factory at Coronet Peak, similar to the one pictured in action at...

Snow factory to solidify skifield opening

A $2 MILLION "snow factory" will ensure Queenstown has got snow whether the weather co-operates next year or not.

Downwind event has record turnout

Rebecca Cole, of Auckland, on her way to winning the women’s open ski category of the Deep South...

Downwind event has record turnout

A record number of paddlers relished "absolutely fantastic" conditions in the third annual Deep South Downwind event on Saturday.

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On-licence for pub on wheels opposed

The owner of Queenstown’s Beercycle has applied for an on-licence to serve alcohol on the bike,...

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On-licence for pub on wheels opposed

A bid to serve alcohol on Queenstown’s Beercycle has been blasted by opponents, the proposal being called unacceptable, unsuitable, unsafe and inadequate, and the operation "must fail".

One taken to hospital after Queenstown house fire

One taken to hospital after Queenstown house fire

A person was taken to hospital as crews tackled a house fire in central Queenstown this morning.

Case of measles confirmed in Queenstown

Case of measles confirmed in Queenstown

A measles case in Queenstown has been confirmed, in addition to one identified earlier in Dunedin.

New freedom camping bylaw takes effect

The council says campers should understand the rules at each location in Queenstown Lakes...

New freedom camping bylaw takes effect

A new freedom camping bylaw for the Queenstown Lakes district aims to balance community concerns about freedom camping while staying within the requirements of the Freedom Camping Act, the council...

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Chef on drug charges out of country on court date

Ben Norfolk was head chef at The Bunker in Queenstown. Photo: supplied

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Chef on drug charges out of country on court date

A longtime Queenstown chef and hospo identity who was listed to appear in court on serious drug charges this week turned out to be overseas.

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Track closure plan ‘laughable’

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Track closure plan ‘laughable’

The closure of Queenstown’s Frankton Track for virtually all of next year, to lay a new wastewater pipeline, is being greeted with disbelief by many people.

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