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    Teens accused of crime spree in 500km joyride

    Teens accused of crime spree in 500km joyride in stolen car

    Two 13-year-olds have been charged after allegedly stealing an Uber Eats driver’s vehicle and taking it on a 500km joyride from Invercargill to Christchurch.

    Hollyer’s hoping for ORC seat

    Queenstown’s Matt Hollyer, who’s seeking election for Otago Regional Council. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Hollyer’s hoping for ORC seat

    Queenstowner Matt Hollyer’s hoping to enter politics.

    Southern Discos puts safety first

    Survival Co owner Peter Gillman (second from left, crouching) demonstrates Southern Discoveries’...

    Southern Discos puts safety first

    Queenstown-based operator Southern Discoveries has installed emergency survival equipment in its fleet of coaches and other vehicles to ensure they’re prepared for "any eventuality".

    Directing ambition sought

    PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Directing ambition sought

    It's time to pour yourself a cup of ambition.

    Pasta night delight

    A volunteer serves a meal at a Paste Cafe night in 2023. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Pasta night delight

    Queenstown's long-running Pasta Cafe is returning over the next four Friday nights after the popular community event took a break last year.

    All in the family

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    All in the family

    Cromwell's Gardner family recently visited Queenstown to check out a special 1960s photograph hanging in a local gallery.

    Poignant doco screening

    PHOTO: ARCHIVE

    Poignant doco screening

    A documentary by two Kiwis about changes to a Japanese coastal village that was formerly a bustling whaling town is being screened at Queenstown’s Silky Otter cinema next Sunday, July 27, at 7pm.

    Best in business to be celebrated

    Photo: Getty Images

    Best in business to be celebrated

    Good sorts, top-notch small businesses and the best employer have been added to the categories for this year’s 2degrees Queenstown Business Awards — entries for which have opened.

    Helping businesses succeed, for free

    Mentor Mel Stadler. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

    Helping businesses succeed, for free

    The former co-owner of successful Queenstown hospo business Surreal is nowadays happy mentoring businesses, for free, for not-for-profit organisation Business Mentors New Zealand (BMNZ).

    Happy hooker’s 100th

    Wakatipu Prems’ Phil Kingsbury, supported by Bradley Cross, pictured during his 100th game for...

    Happy hooker’s 100th

    Leading the Wakatipu Prems rugby side on to the field for his 100th game, there was no one prouder at the Queenstown Rec Ground last Saturday than hooker Phil Kingsbury.

    Double trouble for Stampede

    SkyCity Stampede’s identical twins, Nolan and Davis Ross. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Double trouble for Stampede

    There's a new face suiting up for Queenstown’s SkyCity Stampede ice hockey team.

    Go behind the scenes with champion racer

    Queenstown ski racer Alice Robinson, and one of her coaches, Tim Cafe, are the main attractions...

    Go behind the scenes with champion racer

    Queenstowners will have a rare chance to hear from champion ski racer Alice Robinson, and one of her home-grown coaches, at a special fundraising event next month.

    Listings aplenty but values up

    Local Colliers valuation director Heather Beard, left, and valuations team leader Cara McMeeken...

    Listings aplenty but values up

    In the ‘bubble’ that is the Queenstown property market, with our population ever rising, residential values continue increasing despite it still being a buyers’ market.

    Decision looms on festival licence

    Alexandra Blossom Festival-goers enjoy the entertainment at Pioneer Park. PHOTO: ALLIED PRESS...

    Decision looms on festival licence

    A decision on the Alexandra Blossom Festival special liquor licence will be made in the next 10 days after a hearing in Alexandra last week.

    Pink Ribbon lunch raises over $10k

    Organisers of the Cromwell Pink Ribbon event that raised more than $10,000 (from back left) Tania...

    Pink Ribbon lunch raises over $10k

    Organisers of a Cromwell Pink Ribbon lunch are stoked after they unexpectedly raised more than $10,000 for the Breast Cancer Foundation, much more than the $1200 they had initially pledged.

    Treat-seeker loved by all

    Alyssa Serignese and Antony Le Prevost with Poncho in their Alexandra tattoo shop. PHOTO: ELLA...

    Treat-seeker loved by all

    Whether you are out for a coffee, visiting the dog daycare or getting a tattoo, chances are you have bumped into Poncho on his quest to find treats in Alexandra.

    Air cadets make flying visit to Central Otago

    New Zealand International Air Cadet exchange hosts Flight Lieutenant Miguel Buick (left) and...

    Air cadets make flying visit to Central Otago

    Cadets from Australia, Belgium, France and the United States were treated to some Central Otago hospitality at a dinner at the Clyde hall last Thursday.

    U15 trip to Australia more than a holiday

    New Zealand U15 Developing Sox second base Tane O’Neill in action during the team’s tour of...

    U15 trip to Australia more than a holiday

    Most high school students have been spending their school holidays resting, relaxing and preparing for the start of term three, but for one Alexandra teen his holidays were spent playing softball...

    Couple’s plan now reality

    Family members surround Timaru man Gordon Prowse (third from left) at the dedication of the...

    Couple’s plan now reality

    A Timaru couple’s generosity has seen Hato Hone St John in Timaru take delivery of a brand new, fully kitted-out ambulance.

    Support for camp upgrades needed

    Checking out the new work being completed in the men’s toilets at the Raincliff Youth Camp are ...

    Support for camp upgrades needed

    A new project is under way at a South Canterbury camp to ensure the facility can be enjoyed by the community for many more years to come.
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