Green light for controversial project opposed by wealthy neighbours
A controversial Queenstown screen hub has been granted fast-track approval despite intense opposition from homeowners in one of New Zealand's most expensive streets.
War spurs surge in demand for high-end Queenstown properties
War spurs surge in demand for high-end Queenstown properties
The conflict in the Middle East has prompted increased interest in multi-million-dollar New Zealand properties, the head of a luxury real estate company says.
Development lodges third fast-track attempt
Development lodges third fast-track attempt
The Australian behind a massive development proposal for Queenstown has made a third bid for fast-track approval.
Central Otago rugby triumphs in White Horse celebration
Central Otago rugby triumphs in White Horse celebration
Country rugby really was the winner on the day.
Pair recognised for saving boy during tragic rescue
Pair recognised for saving boy during tragic rescue
Two people have been awarded New Zealand Bravery Medals for their actions at a tragedy in Glenorchy just over three years ago.
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Invective over dogs gets fine, conviction
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Invective over dogs gets fine, conviction
A Queenstown man hurled a tirade of abuse at a woman last year after he became enraged she was walking dogs off-lead in a wildlife reserve.
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Town centre’s ‘human scale’ loss feared
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Town centre’s ‘human scale’ loss feared
A prominent Queenstown property investor says a council proposal to allow 24m-high buildings across a large section of the central business district would make the resort town less walkable.
Frankton cribs worth $6.7m sold
Frankton cribs worth $6.7m sold
A "sold" sticker has gone on two holiday cottages below Frankton Rd.
Plum industrial land worth $7.7m on market
Plum industrial land worth $7.7m on market
Wide interest is expected in a rare parcel of vacant industrial land for sale in the premium part of Queenstown’s main industrial area.
Turf’s up at school
Turf’s up at school
It's probably the envy of every other school in the Whakatipu.
Irish eyes are smiling
Irish eyes are smiling
Queenstown dominated teams shone at the recent national Gaelic champs in Wellington which 73 local Gaels club players attended.
A Battle of the Basin for the ages
A Battle of the Basin for the ages
Has the Battle of the Basin ever had a better stage?
Frankton bookshop becomes reality
Frankton bookshop becomes reality
A new bookshop at Frankton’s Country Lane is a safe place for ‘‘nerds and geeks’’, its owners say.
Sparking an event revolution
Sparking an event revolution
Queenstowner Hamish Roberge is powering the future of New Zealand events.
New women's shed builds national interest
New women's shed builds national interest
Queenstown's Women’s Shed Aotearoa’s new home is on track to be fitted out next month.
Weaver and painter fostering Māori-led art
Weaver and painter fostering Māori-led art
A mother and daughter — an oil painter and a traditional and contemporary weaver, respectively — have opened a Māori-led art studio in Queenstown’s Country Lane artisan village.
Boosting kids’ mental health
Boosting kids’ mental health
A rugby knight’s visited Queenstown to launch a programme designed to reduce youth suicide rates.
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Glenorchy farm becomes fulltime film set
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Glenorchy farm becomes fulltime film set
The owner of Glenorchy’s stunning Arcadia Station has sold off all its sheep and cattle to put all its eggs into film and tourism.
Let the 40th antics begin
Let the 40th antics begin
It could come down to a millimetre.
Free endoscopy consultations
Free endoscopy consultations
Publicly-funded endoscopy procedures, including colonoscopies, are being offered in Queenstown and Wānaka for the first time.