How Queenstown is attracting the uber-rich
A Queenstown hotel with rooms priced up to $50,000 a night is attracting visitors willing to book not just a suite, but sometimes the whole hotel.
Average rent for Central Lakes highest in NZ: data
Average rent for Central Lakes highest in NZ: data
At nearly $900 a week, rents in Otago’s Central Lakes area are the most expensive in New Zealand.
Central Otago/Lakes District most expensive place to rent
Central Otago/Lakes District most expensive place to rent
Central Otago/Lakes District remains the most expensive place to rent in NZ, with the average weekly price more than $200 above Auckland.
Makarora jetboat crash injures three
Makarora jetboat crash injures three
Two people have been flown to hospital following a jetboat crash in Otago.
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Aussie firm's 'premium backpackers' plan for Queenstown
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Aussie firm's 'premium backpackers' plan for Queenstown
An Australian real estate investment company has snapped up one of Queenstown’s most central buildings, planning to turn it into a 264-bed "premium backpackers".
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Receivers recover $33,000
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Receivers recover $33,000
Receivers have recovered $33,000 from the estate of late Queenstown developer Kevin Carlin.
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Hundreds at risk of losing permits
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Hundreds at risk of losing permits
A warning shot has sounded for mooring owners in the Queenstown Lakes area, with hundreds of permits at risk over outstanding resource consents, the council says.
Sale of Cecil Peak farm still on cards
Sale of Cecil Peak farm still on cards
Despite one of Queenstown’s most recognisable landscapes being taken off the market late last year, negotiations are continuing.
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Company hoping to add two more craft to fleet
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Company hoping to add two more craft to fleet
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, two more semi-submersible "shark" vessels may soon be added to Lake Wakatipu.
Charge for access to historic goldmining town
Charge for vehicle access to historic Otago goldmining town
It will cost $40 for a car, truck or motorcycle to head in to a historic Otago goldmining ghost town from the end of this month.
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Most Queenstown school buses to keep running, for now
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Most Queenstown school buses to keep running, for now
The Ministry of Education has made minor tweaks to Queenstown school bus services from term 2 this year.
Idyllic day for race day fans
Idyllic day for race day fans
By all accounts it was one for the record books.
Showjumping classic proves popular with crowds
Showjumping classic proves popular with crowds
Organisers of the Queenstown Show Jumping Classic seem to have found a winning formula.
Man sought over Queenstown incident contacts police
Man sought over Queenstown incident contacts police
A man sought by officers investigating a Queenstown assault on New Year's Day has contacted police.
Knighthood for Xero founder ‘humbling’
Knighthood for Xero founder ‘humbling’
Rod Drury jokes that when he gained school certificate at high school in Hawke’s Bay, he became the highest-educated Drury in the family’s history.
One in hospital after high-speed Kawarau Gorge crash
One in hospital after high-speed Kawarau Gorge crash
One person was taken to hospital following a high-speed, head-on collision in the Kawarau Gorge this morning.
Enduring impact on Queenstown
Enduring impact on Queenstown
Queenstown's visitors and residents today have much to thank Glenorchy’s Richard Kennett for.
Most proud of Plunket service
Most proud of Plunket service
Queenstown woman Ella Wilson says she wanted to cry when she was found out she had been recognised in the New Year Honours list, for her work in the community and theatre.
Up and coming tennis stars try to ace veterans
Up and coming tennis stars try to ace veterans
Queenstown’s Kai Milburn is on his toes during his three-set loss to Oliver Statham in the Te Anau Tennis Invitational yesterday.
Golf centre partially reopens
Golf centre partially reopens
Frankton Golf Centre is back operating close to normal after a fire on December 13 closed the driving range, club house and pro shop.