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Outgoing Arrowtown Preschool manager Jane Foster, and husband Russell, at her retirement party on...

Teacher’s dedication to children lauded by community

The retiring manager of Arrowtown Preschool has been lauded for her grace, poise and humour while teaching and caring for the township’s youngest citizens for over 37 years, a grateful parent says.

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NZ’s best powerlifters raise the bar and set records

Southern Powerlifting Otago member Matt Silvey lifts his way to first place for the open men's...

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NZ’s best powerlifters raise the bar and set records

Powerlifters of different ages, shapes and abilities brought their best to the New Zealand Open Age Group Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships in Invercargill on Saturday.

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Council ‘satisfied’ no public access prevented

Thomson Gorge Road, in Central Otago. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Council ‘satisfied’ no public access prevented

Claims of public roads being blocked by a mining company have been rejected by both the district council and company as the two had closed-door discussions about land access.

Emotional day for staff as Coronet season ends

Harry Creed, of Australia, executes a "pond skim" at Coronet Peak’s closing day yesterday. PHOTO:...

Emotional day for staff as Coronet season ends

The closed sign has gone up at Queenstown’s Coronet Peak after a season its manager describes as one of "highs and lows".

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Atmosphere at blossom festival ‘incredible’

2025 Alexandra Blossom Festival princess Madison Petrie on the Thomas’ 80th Birthday float in the...

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Atmosphere at blossom festival ‘incredible’

Despite it quite literally raining on the parade, organisers said the atmosphere was "incredible" at the 2025 Alexandra Blossom Festival on Saturday.

No injuries in car-train collision

No injuries in car-train collision

Police interview witnesses at the scene of a collision between a train and a car in Southland yesterday afternoon.

Car and train collide in Southland

Police at the scene of the collision in Southland today. Photo: Gerrit Doppenberg

Car and train collide in Southland

A car and train have collided in Southland this afternoon, causing traffic disruptions on State Highway 1 between Gore and Mataura.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

One injured in serious crash near Roxburgh

One injured in serious crash near Roxburgh

One person is seriously injured after a car crashed down a 25-metre bank off State Highway 8, near Roxburgh this morning.

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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.

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.

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Far-flung kākā pair spotted enjoying public gardens

A pair of kākā were photographed in Oamaru public gardens. PHOTO: EMMA PATON

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Far-flung kākā pair spotted enjoying public gardens

A pair of rare and brightly coloured kākā seen in Oamaru this week must have flown at least 100km, as the crow flies, an expert says.

Queenstown skaters net national nods

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

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

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.

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