Turning grit into gold
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
Queenstown’s desert cliff queen
A part-time Queenstowner has just made history, again.
Stepping up for showdown
Stepping up for showdown
It's all go for the Grunt.
Queenstown industrial sector has no vacancies
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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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
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
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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 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
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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.