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A Wanaka woman will be singing her heart out on television on New Year's Eve, hoping to be crowned best female vocalist in the country.

Extreme weather conditions in Europe may have an effect on international and domestic occupancy figures in Queenstown hotels.

Kiwi Haka Queenstown delighted a large crowd of Queenstown residents and visitors with a surprise christmas performance on the Village Green yesterday afternoon.

Many of the adventure tourism operators in Queenstown will not be covered by new Government tourism industry regulations announced earlier this week.

Queenstown business operators have been urged to help Air New Zealand with the "very serious issue" of attracting visitors for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

"Don't ask me why, we were all keen to go," was how Arrowtown resident, Frank Lindsay recalled his entry to the New Zealand military in 1942.

Kawarau Jet directors will hold a board meeting today to discuss an Environment Court interim decision regarding their efforts to block rival jet-boating company Thunder Jet.

A German man on a 10-day holiday in Queenstown was knocked unconscious and had his wallet stolen by two New Zealand males early on Saturday morning, police say.

Early plans for the Queenstown Lakes district's celebrations for the 150th anniversary of the discovery of gold have been unveiled, and $25,000 of council money will be sought for a part-time district co-ordinator.

Children of all ages enjoyed the sunshine at Earnslaw Park during the Queenstown Cat Rescue Fundraiser yesterday afternoon.

Queenstown Memorial Hall was at maximum capacity on Saturday evening, as close to 500 parents, brothers, sisters and friends rallied to show their support for the Danceworks End of Year Show.

Ticket sales for the premier Shotover Sunshine Festival are strong, but finding a local venue for an after-function is proving difficult, says festival organiser Simon Hendl.

Christmas got an official Queenstown welcome yesterday evening with the Shotover Jet Remarkable Christmas Spectacular.

A Glenorchy artist has dedicated the past year to capturing the visual delights of the Wakatipu Basin for a new calendar.

An Arrowtown girl who has overcome months of illness in hospital is fighting for her chance to join 14 other young New Zealanders on a Mt Everest adventure next year.