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Council’s call to axe day one of tournament slated

A decision to axe the first day of a junior rugby tournament in Queenstown yesterday involving more than 1000 players has been labelled crazy, with organisers saying they had played in far worse...

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High Court to rule on street-food bylaw

Stallholders in Queenstown's town centre. PHOTO: GUY WILLLIAMS

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High Court to rule on street-food bylaw

An interim injunction hearing in the High Court at Invercargill this month will decide whether the QLDC will be able to enforce its bylaw for regulating pop-up stallholders.

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Change in rules may encourage investors

Buying Queenstown's Jo Eddington. Photo: supplied

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Change in rules may encourage investors

A luxury home buyers’ agency owner says a change to New Zealand’s foreign buyer rules will not bring about a ‘‘rush’’ of new sales in the Wakatipu.

Barbecue cause of house fire

Fire crews at the scene in May. Photo: Guy Williams

Barbecue cause of house fire

A house fire that closed the Ladies Mile highway for more than two hours in May - causing a massive traffic snarl-up - was caused by an unattended barbecue, an investigation report says.

Lady’s back in the water

TSS Earnslaw slips into Frankton Arm at the weekend. PHOTO: STEVEN BROWNLIE

Lady’s back in the water

The TSS Earnslaw is back at Queenstown’s Steamer Wharf as the longest and most substantial survey in her 113-year history continues.

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‘Southern Corridor’ plan approved, funding to be lobbied

The ‘‘Southern Corridor’’ south of the Kawarau River, near Queenstown, could have more than 9000...

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‘Southern Corridor’ plan approved, funding to be lobbied

A blueprint for the development of the ‘‘Southern Corridor’’ - a stretch of land south of Queenstown suitable for more housing - has been approved despite concerns about a lack of infrastructure...

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Bus cuts loom post MoE visit

The services, which cover seven primary schools and Wakatipu High, have been facing the chop for...

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Bus cuts loom post MoE visit

The partial removal of school bus services in Queenstown appears a step closer after Ministry of Education (MoE) officials visited the area’s schools last week.

Abandoned kayaks and dinghies to be dumped

Queenstown Lakes District Council will begin moving abandoned kayaks and boats from Eely Point...

Abandoned kayaks and dinghies to be dumped

Nearly 100 abandoned kayaks and other boats from a reserve in Wānaka will be on the move soon.

Growing pains dominant issue for Queenstown

Growing pains dominant issue for Queenstown

Growing pains are at the core of most of the issues likely to dominate local election debates in the Queenstown Lakes district over the coming weeks.

NZ woman 'swore at crew and danced in aisle' on Queenstown flight

An intoxicated 50-year-old New Zealand woman allegedly swore at the crew and danced in the aisle of a plane heading to Queenstown.

Mates on a mission hit slopes

Huw Kingston at Canterbury’s Broken River skifield. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Mates on a mission hit slopes

An Australian adventurer and his longtime Kiwi friend will soon hit Queenstown’s skifields as part of a three-month, 4000km journey to raise $75,000 for Save the Children.

Dating drama hits stage

Janey Bytheway and Marty Newell, who each have multiple roles in Remarkable Theatre’s upcoming...

Dating drama hits stage

Six singles are about to take us on a journey of the trials and tribulations of dating later on in life.

Queenstown’s jewel of all trades

Jessica Winchcombe. PHOTO: TRACEY ROXBURGH

Queenstown’s jewel of all trades

Jessica Winchcombe’s taken life’s scenic route.

‘Calling Home’ gives back to Queenstown

From left, Bruce Grant Youth Trust trustee Erika Harris, artist Ira Mitchell, with her painting...

‘Calling Home’ gives back to Queenstown

Tonight's opening of a new exhibition from acclaimed Queenstown-born painter Ira Mitchell will directly benefit local youth.

Honouring Athfield’s legacy

Architect Ian Moore’s giving a free lecture in Queenstown tomorrow PICTURE: IAN MOORE ARCHITECTS

Honouring Athfield’s legacy

A respected international architect’s giving a free presentation in Queenstown tonight, as part of the Sir Ian Athfield Memorial Lecture series, ‘The Past Needs a Future’.

Strategic tourism shift

Linda McIntosh is joining Alpine Luxury Tours. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Strategic tourism shift

After six years with Destination Queenstown (DQ), Linda McIntosh is about to start a new adventure.

Queenstown teens chase Aussie titles

Queenstown cross country runners Siena Mackley and James Weber with their coach Neville Britton....

Queenstown teens chase Aussie titles

Two Queenstown runners have Australian titles — or at least podium finishes — in their sights next week.

Junior Stampede breaks the ice

From left, U16 Junior Stampede players Liam Sangster, of Cromwell, Luke Ferland, of Alexandra,...

Junior Stampede breaks the ice

Five members of Queenstown’s under-16 Junior Stampede ice hockey team have just made the history books.

McLachlan goes from partner to adversary

Ben McLachlan plays a shot to Kai Milburn in a fundraising match at Queenstown Tennis Club last...

McLachlan goes from partner to adversary

Queenstown-raised former tennis pro Ben McLachlan’s back in Japan’s Davis Cup fold, this time opening the playbook on his former doubles partner.

Little tackles brings big tourism

Wakatipu and Arrowtown are again fielding teams in this year’s NZ Junior Rugby Fest, which starts...

Little tackles brings big tourism

About 1200 hopeful future All Blacks and Black Ferns are about to test their mettle in Queenstown, cheered on by thousands of supporters.

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