'We suffer until the last moment': World Cup emotions run high in Queenstown
From elation to deflation.
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City centre gridlock gripes grow
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City centre gridlock gripes grow
Frustration is growing at delays in reopening a central Queenstown road that has causing gridlock on the nearby Gorge Rd arterial — worsened by high volumes of skifield and school holiday traffic.
Girl dies hours after Qtown hospital discharge
'Tragic situation': Girl dies hours after discharge from Queenstown hospital
The sudden death of a 7-year-old girl just hours after she visited Queenstown’s Lakes District Hospital has been referred to the coroner.
Aurora Energy apologises after power cuts affect 750
Aurora Energy apologises after power cuts affect 750
Queenstown restaurants, bars and commercial accommodation were among those left without power to start the Matariki long weekend.
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Swimmers brave ‘pretty chilly’ Wakatipu
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Swimmers brave ‘pretty chilly’ Wakatipu
It was either ‘‘splash and dash’’ or just chilling at the fourth annual RealNZ Whakatipu Legend winter swim in Queenstown on Saturday.
Flightseeing’s turbulent times
Flightseeing’s turbulent times
Reflecting the world-class scenery they fly in, Milford flightseeing companies have constantly upped their game despite challenges.
Black ice warning, flooding and snow in South
Black ice warning, flooding and snow in South
Black ice remains a hazard for road users in parts of the South, while snow melt is causing surface flooding, closing some roads in Central Otago.
Queenstown mourns philanthropist Graham Malaghan
Queenstown mourns philanthropist Graham Malaghan
Graham Malaghan, a part-time Queenstowner whose local links went back 164 years and who played a huge role in a world-leading medical research institute, has died in Auckland, aged 82.
A positively balmy start to winter
A positively balmy start to winter
Queenstown's just recorded its warmest June on record.
Latest Lakeview visitor accommodation consent lodged
Latest Lakeview visitor accommodation consent lodged
The developer of Queenstown’s Lakeview Te Taumata project has applied for consent for visitor accommodation in the three tower blocks making up its first stage.
Plans for Queenstown's biggest empty central lot
Plans for Queenstown's biggest empty central lot
The developer calls it "the most iconic location left in town".
‘Memorable’ sign of arrival
‘Memorable’ sign of arrival
Welcome to ZQN.
The fast-track’s fatal flaws
The fast-track’s fatal flaws
To be fair, the current government’s fast-track legislation sounds like a great idea.
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Axe still hanging over school bus services
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Axe still hanging over school bus services
Queenstown’s school bus services are still on the chopping block.
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Resistance to council amalgamation
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Resistance to council amalgamation
The Queenstown Lakes District Council appears likely to defy the government’s push for amalgamation.
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Helicopter ‘shop’ status sought
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Helicopter ‘shop’ status sought
Popping a bottle of bubbly after popping the question on a scenic helicopter flight is the vision behind a Queenstown company’s precedent-setting booze bid.
Matariki market
Matariki market
Frankton's Country Lane’s holding a Matariki Market, full of culture, kai and creativity, this Saturday, from 10am till 3pm.
Star trail
Star trail
A special Matariki Star Trail and Community Glow Ride’s being held in the Queenstown Gardens tomorrow night.
Kids’ art comp
Kids’ art comp
The Kukupa Collective, at Frankton’s Country Lane, is running a school holiday art competition, themed around Matariki, or Māori New Year.
Five people hurt after Shotover Jet hits rocks
Five people hurt after Shotover Jet hits rocks
Five people have been injured in a crash involving the Shotover Jet near Queenstown.