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    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.

    Popular ice-cream brand on way for Queenstown

    Duck Island owners, from left, Kimberley Higgison, Cameron Farmilo and Morgan Glass. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Popular ice-cream brand on way for Queenstown

    One of New Zealand’s favourite ice-cream brands is coming to Queenstown’s CBD.

    Turning grit into gold

    Foxfolk founder Mikkel Johannessen and one of his DirtSkirts. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Foxfolk turns grit into gold

    The Covid lockdown was a turning point in the life of Queenstown entrepreneur Mikkel Johannessen.

    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.

    Queenstown two-bedders hit market

    An artist’s impression of Te Pa Tahuna’s first second-stage building. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Queenstown two-bedders hit market

    Eighteen two-bedroom apartments — from $780,000 — will hit the market this coming Tuesday, launching the second stage of central Queenstown’s Te Pa Tahuna complex.

    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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    Queenstown man given another ‘last chance’ after assaulting bouncer

    Queenstown Courthouse. Photo supplied

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    Queenstown man given another ‘last chance’ after assaulting bouncer

    A Queenstown man who broke a bouncer’s jaw with a coward punch, then attacked a total stranger in the street, has been given his second "last chance" in two years.

    Jobseekers ignoring 'buffet' of roles in South

    Some budget travellers to centres like Queenstown end up making their lives in New Zealand, a...

    Jobseekers ignoring 'buffet' of roles in South's tourist towns

    Some Queenstown and Wānaka employers struggling to find staff are offering sign-on bonuses in a bid to attract potential employees.

    Ain’t no wall high enough

    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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