Year to end with a bang
Year to end with a bang
Queenstown's lakefront will be the place to be on New Year’s Eve, with two stages being set up to provide free entertainment from 7pm.
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Almost time to get neigh-bourly
Almost time to get neigh-bourly
One of New Zealand’s quirkiest race days is making its 62nd return early next year.
Gus celebrates 33rd exhibition
Gus celebrates 33rd exhibition
For the 33rd year in a row, renowned Queenstown artist Gus Watson’s opening up his home studio for his annual New Year exhibition.
National honours for resort hockey players
National honours for resort hockey players
A host of Queenstowners have earned national ice hockey honours.
Deeper meaning of exhibition
Deeper meaning of exhibition
An immersive installation at Remarkable Park’s Te Atamira has dual meanings.
Christmas comes early for Speight’s
Christmas comes early for Speight’s
Exactly nine months after one of Queenstown’s most-loved businesses was devastated by a fire, it took the first proper step towards reopening.
Daily golf challenge
Daily golf challenge
Queenstowner Kayleigh Woodings has never been one to shy away from a challenge.
Bracing for wildfires
Bracing for wildfires
Queenstowners are being asked to avoid doing anything that generates sparks today and tomorrow, as the fire risk spikes.
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‘Long time coming’: construction on trail begins
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‘Long time coming’: construction on trail begins
Construction is officially under way on "the missing link" in a trail network, connecting Queenstown to, ultimately, Dunedin.
"The missing link" trail begins to be forged
"The missing link" trail begins to be forged
Construction is officially under way on "the missing link" in a trail network, connecting Queenstown to, ultimately, Dunedin.
‘Ground-breaking’ report released
‘Ground-breaking’ report released
There may well have once been tuatara roaming Queenstown’s CBD, and takahe fossicking at Glenda Dr.
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Car crash victim a ‘humble, beautiful soul’
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Car crash victim a ‘humble, beautiful soul’
The victim of a fatal car crash near Queenstown on Saturday morning is being remembered as an incredible friend, amazing leader and a "humble, beautiful soul".
Crash victim was head butcher at Royalburn Station
Crash victim was head butcher at Royalburn Station
The victim of a fatal car crash near Queenstown on Saturday morning is being remembered as an incredible friend, amazing leader and a "humble, beautiful soul".
Speed-writing impresses judges
Speed-writing impresses judges
Queenstowner Jane Coombs has taken the top prize in the Queenstown Writers Festival’s recent 48-hour writing competition.
Royalburn’s charity drive
Royalburn’s charity drive
Queenstown's Royalburn Station is opening to the public for the first time this summer, to benefit three local charities.
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Fowler building charity ‘Hope’ home
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Fowler building charity ‘Hope’ home
A new house under construction in Queenstown is being auctioned off next year — and 100% of the profits from its sale will go straight to mental health charity I Am Hope.
Drama galore for Muir at Cello Invitational
Drama galore for Muir at Cello Invitational
Kiwi Kieran Muir won the 2023 Cello Invitational golf tourney in Queenstown on Monday, dramatically draining a 15-foot par putt to beat fellow New Zealander Matt McLean on the second playoff hole...
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Tourism close to minister’s heart
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Tourism close to minister’s heart
New Tourism and Hospitality Minister Matt Doocey says he will seek advice on a potential visitor levy for Queenstown.
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Response to plight ‘brilliant’
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Response to plight ‘brilliant’
Christmas has come early for one Queenstown charity, which just four months ago was on borrowed time.
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‘Really heartened’ with support
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‘Really heartened’ with support
A mouse, a few alley cats, a dog and some North Pole penguins busting a groove to Gangnam Style — what else could you want from a Queenstown Christmas show?