The charity house that Jason built
Queenstown is known for some amazing philanthropy, but what home-building company owner Jason McGirr has done is almost next-level.
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Brothers sentenced over drugs, shoplifting
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Brothers sentenced over drugs, shoplifting
Two brothers have been sentenced to supervision, with conditions, after admitting a range of drug and shoplifting charges, stemming from offending in Queenstown earlier this year.
Australian pays over $11.5m for Queenstown home
Australian pays over $11.5m for Queenstown home
In one of the biggest local residential property deals of the year, a landmark lakefront residence, only 10 minutes’ walk from the Queenstown CBD, has just sold.
Queenstown's Florence Nightingale remembered
Queenstown's Florence Nightingale remembered
Queenstown nursing legend Judy Stewart, who has died aged 92, nursed in the resort for 47 years and only retired for the final time four months before her 90th birthday.
Person dies after being found hurt in Queenstown
Person dies after being found hurt in Queenstown
A person has died in Queenstown after being found injured early this morning.
Owners take issue with outdoor dining fees
Owners take issue with outdoor dining fees
Rises of up to 300% in outdoor dining costs for Queenstown restaurant and cafe owners have angered those who rely on outdoor dining.
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Threat to hunt down, kill ‘completely out of character’
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Threat to hunt down, kill ‘completely out of character’
A Waikato driver flew into a rage and threatened to hunt down a female and kill her after being asked to provide photo ID and a bank account — via text message — when checking in to his accommodation.
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Trees going to make way for carparks
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Trees going to make way for carparks
Queenstown Lakes Mayor Glyn Lewers leapt to the defence of Queenstown’s business community on Thursday, stating he would not "put a tree in front of someone’s livelihood".
A ‘Sense of Self’ left for future students’ contemplation
A ‘Sense of Self’ left for future students’ contemplation
Future generations of Wakatipu High School students will be indelibly linked to this year’s leavers, thanks to a legacy gift, unveiled yesterday.
Mechanic ‘shocked’ with his actions
Mechanic ‘shocked’ with his actions
A Queenstown mechanic "lost it" on a night out in the resort’s CBD after being pushed from behind, and assaulted a bouncer.
Community champions
Community champions
The very best of Queenstown’s community were recognised last Saturday night, with five surprise awards dished out.
Mixologists set to battle at inaugural cocktail championships
Mixologists set to battle at inaugural cocktail championships
Nine Queenstown mixologists will battle it out for cocktail glory at Arthurs Point’s The Cargo Collective Brew Hall this Saturday.
Rising star takes on the nation
Rising star takes on the nation
Top Queenstown dog agility competitor Jess Wilkinson is putting her skills to the test on the national stage this weekend.
Fashion boutique’s global artworks
Fashion boutique’s global artworks
Queenstown fashion store Angel Divine is featuring, from tomorrow, photos of an empty Paris during the Covid lockdown and, from next month, Ukrainian ceramics.
Artists explore the boundaries of abstract painting and ceramics
Artists explore the boundaries of abstract painting and ceramics
Three Queenstown artists explore abstract painting and ceramics in a unique exhibition, entitled ‘Undefined Boundaries’, running from tonight (6-7.30pm) till next Wednesday in The Sherwood’s...
Battle of the titans in Thailand
Battle of the titans in Thailand
Queenstown Muay Thai fighter Rob Horrocks is now proudly boasting a "Harry Potter scar" as a souvenir from his most recent fight, which he says is one of his best career achievements.
Three bros netting success
Three bros netting success
Queenstown teen tennis ace Kai Milburn, the oldest of three brothers who’re all no.1 in New Zealand for their age, is about to take the next major stage in his burgeoning career.
Bullish start for Bullenrise subdivision
Bullish start for Bullenrise subdivision
Site clearance is under way and about 12 lots have been locked away in a Queenstown subdivision featuring both multi-lot and single-home sections.
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'Call me a Nimby': Gibbston locals fight plan for 900 homes
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'Call me a Nimby': Gibbston locals fight plan for 900 homes
Residents of a pricey slice of paradise on the edge of Queenstown are aghast the government has opened the door to a 900-house development being fast-tracked.
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New studio gives film industry home
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New studio gives film industry home
Queenstown's film and TV industry finally has a home.
Excited to try AJ Hackett Bungy NZ’s new swing?
AJ Hackett Bungy NZ has been given the nod to build the Kawarau Swing, the country's first three-person adventure swing, at its Kawarau Gorge site. A New Zealand-first, the swing's expected to be operational by next July