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    Destination Queenstown chief executive Mat Woods (left) and AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand co...

    Swingers rejoice at new ride

    The South Island’s first three-person adventure swing has opened at the AJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Centre near Gibbston.

    Man accused of ‘mindless’ arson attacks on towers

    Man accused of ‘mindless’ arson attacks on towers

    An Albert Town man has been accused of a series of "mindless" arson attacks on cellphone towers in the region over the past few months.

    Queenstown flight cancelled after emergency landing

    The plane made an emergency landing at Sydney Airport. Photo: Getty Images

    Queenstown flight cancelled after emergency landing

    A flight bound for Queenstown has been cancelled after the plane was forced to make an emergency landing on its previous journey.

    Power may be 'days' away for Kingston

    Power may be 'days' away as Kingston relies on portaloos and generators

    A small township south of Queenstown is relying on portaloos and generators following Thursday’s storm.

    Whakatipu creatives earn top nods

    Nicholls makes the point that the relationship between media and power has always been tenuous....

    Whakatipu creatives earn top nods

    Several Queenstowners — and a couple of Queenstown productions — have been recognised in this year’s New Zealand Screen Awards.

    Builder wins big for Oaks Shores’ repair project

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    Builder wins big for Oaks Shores’ repair project

    The company behind a massive remediation project at Queenstown’s Oaks Shores complex has received the top gong for the work.

    Marketing body’s 40-year evolution

    Destination Queenstown/Lake Wanaka Tourism staff, back row, from left, Rosie Marshall, Paul...

    Marketing body’s 40-year evolution

    A party Destination Queenstown’s throwing tomorrow to celebrate its 40th anniversary honours those who’ve turned it into a hugely-respected regional tourism organisation (RTO).

    Strategist aims to spark light

    Financial and economic strategist Gladys Henderson. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

    Strategist aims to spark light

    She mightn’t have a high profile, but financial and economic strategist Gladys Henderson is one of the Whakatipu’s most influential residents.

    Arrowtown’s heartfelt contribution

    From left, You Gather Events owners Campbell and Laura Ross and Arrowtown volunteer fireys Kelvin...

    Arrowtown’s heartfelt contribution

    The organisers of December’s Long Table event in Arrowtown’s Buckingham St have donated a replacement defibrillator for outside the historic Post Office, which is also on the town’s main street.

    Korean culture on show

    Korean Day performers will include Queenstown drummers, from left, Aiden Kim, 13, Yuto Utsugi, 11...

    Korean culture on show

    A colourful feast of Korean culture will feature in Queenstown’s inaugural Korean Day next Saturday, November 1.

    Coastal art in focus

    All at Sea is the name of artist Neil Frazer’s Queenstown exhibition and a book he’s co-produced...

    Coastal art in focus

    Canberra-born Kiwi artist Neil Frazer — who’s represented in all major collections on both sides of the Tasman — is showing acrylics portraying northwestern South Island seascapes, rocks and cliffs...

    Warning for businesses

    No help requested or required ... But try saying no to Copilot. PHOTO: REUTERS

    Warning for businesses

    A Queenstown AI marketer’s partnered with Hospitality New Zealand to ensure tourism and hospo businesses nationwide are discovered by AI search more consistently.

    Queenstown’s desert cliff queen

    Robin Goomes pulls out a backflip during last Friday’s Red Bull Rampage in the US. PHOTO: LONG...

    Queenstown’s desert cliff queen

    A part-time Queenstowner has just made history, again.

    Stepping up for showdown

    Bayleys Queenstown’s William Gubb and Jemima Tennekoon prepare for Saturday’s inaugural Bayleys...

    Stepping up for showdown

    It's all go for the Grunt.

    Queenstown industrial sector has no vacancies

    PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Queenstown industrial sector has no vacancies

    A survey into industrial and office space in Queenstown reveals a severely limited supply of both.

    Flooding predicted; council urges caution

    Flooding predicted; council urges caution

    Extensive flooding at Glenorchy and some flooding in low-lying Queenstown streets is predicted in the next few days, as up to 200mm of rain is expected to fall on the Otago headwaters in the 12...

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    Huge Qtown subdivision to be moved to next stage

    The government has approved a fast-track referral application for this Ridgeburn subdivision...

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    Approval for huge Queenstown subdivision to be moved on to next stage of fast-track process

    A plan for 1242 Queenstown homes has been fast-tracked despite concerns it could clog roads and overload the water network.

    Taking the stage

    PHOTO: TRACEY ROXBURGH

    Taking the stage

    Te Kura o Kā-muriwai Tuakana — Arrowtown School senior ropu members perform at the Queenstown Events Centre yesterday during the first day of the annual Central Lakes Polyfest.

    Flood warning for Queenstown Lakes area

    Flooding in Glenorchy in 2020 could be repeated in coming days, the ORC warns. Photo: Luke Hunter...

    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

    Emergency services are at the scene in Kent St. Photo: Google Maps

    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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