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    Off the rails

    Ashlin Dean, of Australia, competes in The Remarkables 40th Anniversary Rail Jam in front of several hundred people packed around the Brecon St Steps in&nbsp...

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    Protracted consent process lands ratepayer over $9k bill

    Since the Queenstown Lakes district’s last revaluation in 2021, the value of residential housing...

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    Protracted consent process lands ratepayer over $9k bill

    A Queenstown ratepayer feels the local council is treating him as a cash cow while he endures a lengthy resource consent process.

    Work begins to stem spread of invasive lake weed

    Divers started work at Lake Wakatipu this week, conducting monitoring and hand-weeding operations...

    Work begins to stem spread of invasive lake weed

    Divers began their efforts to control the invasive lake weed lagarosiphon in Lake Wakatipu this week.

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    Funicular rail rejected, new cablecar plan in the works

    A massive proposal for Queenstown’s Fernhill and the Ben Lomond Saddle appears to have been...

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    Funicular rail rejected, new cablecar plan in the works

    An Australian developer has swapped one novelty transport system for another after the Queenstown plans were knocked back by the fast-track process.

    Water leak damages street

    Contractors work to fix a leak in the Camp St end of Queenstown Mall. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

    Water leak damages street

    This upper portion of Queenstown Mall has been fenced off following a "significant water leak" which damaged the street surface.

    Deer recovery era explored in book

    Queenstowner Peta Carey will release her fourth book, The Hollows Boys, next Wednesday. Photo:...

    Deer recovery era explored in book

    Queenstown author Peta Carey has one piece of advice for anyone sitting down to read her fourth book, The Hollows Boys.

    Timeline for new walking, cycling trails raises concerns

    The Mt Iron Trail Plan will see separate mountainbike trails along with new walking trails. PHOTO...

    Timeline for new walking, cycling trails raises concerns

    The wheels are in motion for Mt Iron to get new walking and cycling trails, but a community board is warning the timeline is too ambitious.

    Flying legacy earns national nod

    Air Milford CEO and owner Hank Sproull, who was individually recognised at last week’s Aviation...

    Flying legacy earns national nod

    Pioneering Queenstown aviator Hank Sproull’s five decades of contribution to the industry has been nationally recognised.

    Is Tim Manning running or not?

    Tim Manning. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Is Tim Manning running or not?

    While rumours are running rife one council candidate is no longer seeking election, Queenstown's council is yet to receive word one way or the other.

    Queenstown estate agent's billion dollar prize

    ‘billion-dollar’ award-winning local agent Jimmy Allen with colleagues Jess Coburn, left, and...

    Queenstown estate agent's billion dollar prize

    Bayleys Queenstown chiefs believe a recent slew of awards reflect credit on not just their own franchise, but are a good marker on the state of the local residential property market.

    Hurto’s streak continues

    Hurto Gym owner Rob Horrock (left), with winning fighter Marcel Main. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Hurto’s streak continues

    Make that 18.

    Queenstown skaters net national nods

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    Queenstown skaters net national nods

    Ten Queenstown ice hockey players have received national call-ups, with more potentially to come.

    Stepping up to the challenge

    Novice event director Philip ‘Scoop’ Chandler’s calling for entries for the inaugural Bayleys...

    Stepping up to the challenge

    The countdown is on for a fun charity running race in Queenstown’s CBD with $3000 up for grabs.

    Q’town’s snow stars

    Snow at Coronet Peak skifield, Queenstown. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Q’town’s snow stars

    Seven Queenstowners are in the mix for the 2025 Snow Sports New Zealand Awards.

    Gold from the Gold Coast

    James Weber and Siena Mackley with their haul of golds from the Australian schools’ cross country...

    Gold from the Gold Coast

    Competing for New Zealand, two Wakatipu High athletes each won two golds at the recent 2025 School Sport Australia Cross Country champs on the Gold Coast.

    First step on governance ladder

    Julia Bentley. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    First step on governance ladder

    New Zealand-owned MTF Finance has taken onboard a Queenstown-based co-franchisee as a board table observer and contributor.

    Reel rivals to hit the lake

    Anglers from across Otago and Southland are expected to enter next Saturday’s 44th annual...

    Reel rivals to hit the lake

    Anglers will be vying for glory in GY next Saturday.

    Boat safety refresher

    Local Hunting & Fishing’s Marty Fraser and Coastguard Queenstown’s Sarah McGuinness check out...

    Boat safety refresher

    If you’re going boating this summer, a ‘what you need to know’ session at Queenstown’s The Crown pub this coming Tuesday will be invaluable.

    Weed it and reap at flower show

    Arrowtown Horticultural Society president Mary Phillips pictured at last year’s Arrowtown Spring...

    Weed it and reap at flower show

    It's shaping up to be a spring spectacular — even if the weather hasn’t exactly got the memo yet.

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    Grief, grit and Fiordland truths

    Queenstowner Peta Carey will release her fourth book, The Hollows Boys, next Wednesday. PHOTO:...

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    Grief, grit and Fiordland truths

    Queenstown author Peta Carey has one piece of advice for anyone sitting down to read her fourth book, The Hollows Boys.
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