Queenstown

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

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

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’

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 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

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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

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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

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

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.