Lightning cancels flights
A lightning strike on an Air NZ aircraft while it was flying above New Zealand led to three cancelled flights between Queenstown and Auckland.
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Hearings bound for Environment Court
Hearings bound for Environment Court
Hearings for retrospective consents to allow the Shotover wastewater treatment plant to discharge treated wastewater directly into the Shotover River will take place in the Environment Court.
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Carlin Hotel sold for $10m less than it cost to build
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Carlin Hotel sold for $10m less than it cost to build
Queenstown's The Carlin Hotel was bought for $10 million less than it cost to build.
‘Ultra-luxury’ hotel ‘something truly different’
‘Ultra-luxury’ hotel ‘something truly different’
It is quite the transformation.
NZ woman killed by elephant 'dearly loved'
NZ woman killed by elephant 'dearly loved'
The woman killed by an elephant in Zambia has been remembered as a cheerful and compassionate person "dearly loved" by her family in Queenstown.
New director from over the hill
New director from over the hill
A champion of Wanaka’s arts sector will now be putting her energies into Queenstown’s lively arts and cultural scene.
The ‘Odd Couple’s’ new era
The ‘Odd Couple’s’ new era
Queenstown's ‘Odd Couple’ are back at it.
She’s maybe got travel’s best job
She’s maybe got travel’s best job
Despite Queenstown’s reputation for adventure tourism, it’s little known we’re home to New Zealand’s largest and most globally diverse adventure travel company.
Goodbye NZ, Canada here we come
Goodbye NZ, Canada here we come
From the Whakatipu to Vancouver.
Trails get VIP backing
Trails get VIP backing
Queenstown's Luxury Real Estate New Zealand’s officially backing the Whakatipu’s trails.
Another home semi against Alex
Another home semi against Alex
Having lost their semifinals the past two seasons, the Wakatipu Premiers rugby side’s amped to go one better this Saturday.
Queenstown player still right on cue
Queenstown player still right on cue
Queenstown's Simon Singleton continues to prove he’s New Zealand’s best pool player.
Ice queens prepare to reign
Ice queens prepare to reign
You can bet the Wakatipu Wild women’s ice hockey team will be glued to their screens this weekend, hoping the Canterbury Inferno can upset Auckland Steel, twice.
Amston freezes out doubters
Amston freezes out doubters
When you ask SkyCity Stampede defenceman Stefan Amston how he honestly rates his team’s chances coming to the skinny end of the New Zealand Ice Hockey League season, he doesn’t pull any punches."I...
Thirty years of ups and downs but mostly ups
Thirty years of ups and downs but mostly ups
When Queenstown-based Colliers Otago releases its latest property review and outlook next Thursday, it’ll mark 30 years of annual insights and projections across the residential, commercial and...
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Shock as flagship Queenstown store to close
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Shock as flagship Queenstown store to close
An international retailer has pulled the pin on its high-end flagship store in Queenstown.
Shotover issues spur Rewi to enter mayoral race
Shotover issues spur Rewi to enter mayoral race
After more than 30 years in Queenstown, kaumātua Darren Rewi has put his hand up to lead the district for the next three years.
Voting campaign aspires to new heights
Voting campaign aspires to new heights
Democracy is reaching new heights in the Queenstown Lakes district.
Braving the cold
Braving the cold
Forty-five swimmers, some without wetsuits, endured 8°C waters to take part in the annual Whakatipu Legend Winter Swim at the weekend.
Aim to have new 5km river track ready by Christmas
Aim to have new 5km river track ready by Christmas
The Upper Clutha Tracks Trust is moving ahead with plans to complete a brand-new 5km track along the Hāwea River, aiming to have it ready by Christmas this year.