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    REPORT & PHOTO: TRACEY ROXBURGH

    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

    PHOTO: ODT FILES

    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

    One of the displays at this year's ‘Luma Enchanted’ light show at Queenstown’s Kiwi Park. PHOTO:...

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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’

    John Glover. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    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

    Residents near this proposed Hallenstein St hotel had no rights to object to it. IMAGE: SUPPLIED

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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

    PHOTO: ODT FILES

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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

    Steve Watt. Photo: supplied

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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

    Const James Kang under the ice with another squad member. Photos: New Zealand Police

    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

    The Dotcoms’ Wyuna property, with spectacular top-of-Lake Wakatipu views, has a capital value of ...

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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

    Senior Sergeant Steve Watt. Photo: Steve Watt

    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 is headlining the Summer Concert Tour event in Wānaka on January 31 next year. Photo:...

    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

    An aggregated Brunswick St site, outlined, sold for $30m-plus.

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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

    Project director Nick Cournane on a special sightseeing spot. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

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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.

    New owners strengthening gym

    Industrial Fitness GM Gary Gregory helping out his Pilates instructor Hayley Holmes. PICTURE:...

    New owners strengthening gym

    The boss of Queenstown’s largest privately-owned gym says his new owners’ major spend-up on new equipment and facilities is widening its client base.

    New Zealand’s ‘best of the best’ set to scale new heights

    New Zealand’s ‘best of the best’ set to scale new heights

    More than 30 youngsters from across New Zealand will spend this weekend literally climbing the walls in Queenstown.

    Umpire rocks up to Gibraltar

    Sasha McLeod’s been umpiring the Netball Youth World Cup in Gibraltar. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

    Umpire rocks up to Gibraltar

    A Queenstown netball umpire’s just whistled her first full international tournament.

    Tamariki to shine at Polyfest

    Wakatipu High’s head boy McKellar Thornton pictured during last year’s Central Lakes Polyfest in...

    Tamariki to shine at Polyfest

    The roof will be raised at the Queenstown Events Centre next week during the annual Central Lakes Polyfest.
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      Dream final as Otago to face rivals Canterbury

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      Parking restrictions in place at St Clair

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      Staff move to allow Clocktower to be used more widely

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