Endangered whio return to Rees Valley after decades
Conservationists in Otago are celebrating the return of whio to the Rees Valley after more than 50 years.
Pair sought as Queenstown shop worker left 'extremely shaken'
Pair sought as Queenstown shop worker left 'extremely shaken'
Queenstown police are hunting for two men over disorder in a shop which left a worker distressed.
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Drunk assaulted two women in Queenstown bar
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Drunk assaulted two women in Queenstown bar
A man who tried to force his way into a toilet cubicle in a Queenstown bar told the women inside to "go back to your own country".
Bus use, revenue increases
Bus use, revenue increases
While Orbus patronage in Queenstown continues to increase, numbers have fallen in Dunedin.
‘Queen of Hospo’ raising bar for women's safety
‘Queen of Hospo’ raising bar for women's safety
Award-winning restaurateur Karen Hattaway has returned to Christchurch with a mission - helping to make nights out in the city safer for women.
Lynch Block’s future back on the table
Lynch Block’s future back on the table
The future of the Lynch Block is coming back to the Queenstown council table.
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400 new homes in pipeline
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400 new homes in pipeline
A major housing and commercial development for Queenstown has got the fast-track tick - nearly five years after it was first placed in the process.
Avid swimmers take on Lake Wakatipu
Avid swimmers take on Lake Wakatipu
Swimmers leap off Queenstown’s historic TSS Earnslaw in Frankton Arm on Saturday for the Whakatipu Legend swimming event.
Diversity celebrated at festival
Diversity celebrated at festival
More than 3000 people enjoyed cultural performances and food from around the world while taking the chance to learn about their community’s diversity at the fourth annual Queenstown Multicultural...
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Discharge decision ‘tough’
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Discharge decision ‘tough’
A decision to proceed with the discharge of wastewater from Queenstown’s Shotover treatment plant into the Kawarau River is not his preferred option, Queenstown Lakes Mayor John Glover says.
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Proposed parking permits aim to lower residents’ costs
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Proposed parking permits aim to lower residents’ costs
Queenstown residents may soon be able to apply for special local parking permits.
World champ tackling favourite rivers
World champ tackling favourite rivers
Flying from his native Canada just to compete in a Queenstown/ Wānaka jetboat race this weekend might seem excessive, but for four-time world champ Gord Humphrey it makes perfect sense.
Landlords sought to plug in to solar
Landlords sought to plug in to solar
Queenstown-Lakes landlords are being sought for a New Zealand-first pilot programme.
Macetown road permit system starts
Macetown road permit system starts
Paid access to an iconic Otago historic reserve is about to go live.
Funding fuels trails’ future
Funding fuels trails’ future
As the saying goes, ‘build it and they will come’.
Trust’s charity drive delivers
Trust’s charity drive delivers
Three local charities will receive a slice of over $50,000, thanks to a newly-formed charitable trust and local businesses.
QMC founder’s 50-year legacy
QMC founder’s 50-year legacy
The late Dr Pat Farry’s immense contribution to rural medicine and general practice education stemmed from his experience as a Queenstown GP. Philip Chandler examines his enduring...
World on show
World on show
More than 3300 people are expected to attend the fourth annual Queenstown Multicultural Festival today, which this year coincides, fittingly, with Race Relations Day.
Second-hand to showstoppers
Second-hand to showstoppers
A community sustainable fashion event next Saturday promises a night of ‘‘upcycled couture and eco-chic extravagance’’, its organisers say.
Village unites for brigade
Village unites for brigade
Arrowtown Lifestyle Village’s recent annual Garden Party has broken its own fundraising record and boosted the village’s volunteer fire brigade coffers by $14,000.