Queenstown cops put brakes on rowdy supercar
A $380k supercar which has been a common sight - and sound - around Queenstown streets in recent weeks, has been impounded.
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Queenstown tour owner 'yelling and erratic'
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Queenstown tour owner 'yelling and erratic'
A multimillion-dollar, award-winning Queenstown tourist operator had to call in lawyers after staff complaints of a "toxic" culture.
Relocation efforts help repopulate valley
Relocation efforts help repopulate valley
A group of 18 takahē flew the nest this week, as they were welcomed to a new home near Queenstown.
Cuts urged after ‘unsustainable’ demand
Cuts urged after ‘unsustainable’ demand
Residents around Lake Hayes are being ordered to cut their water use after "unsustainable" demand on the network this month.
Lake Hayes slapped with water restrictions
Lake Hayes slapped with water restrictions after 'unsustainable' use
Residents around Lake Hayes are being ordered to cut their water use after "unsustainable" demand on the network this month.
Person dies in Arrowtown workplace accident
Person dies in Arrowtown workplace accident
A person has died in a workplace accident on a rural property in Arrowtown.
Arrowtown workplace death referred to coroner
Arrowtown workplace death referred to coroner
The death of a person in Arrowtown yesterday is not being treated as suspicious and has been referred to the coroner.
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Districts’ priorities to be debated as deal eyed
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Districts’ priorities to be debated as deal eyed
Priorities for Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago are set to be thrashed out at a pivotal meeting tomorrow, as the two growing districts eye a regional deal with central government.
Queenstown bucks downward property sale trend
Queenstown bucks downward luxury property sale trend
New data shows luxury property sales across the country have dropped, but Queenstown is one area bucking the trend.
Railway history brought back to life
Railway history brought back to life
The Kingston Flyer was not the only piece of railway history to come alive on the Kingston to Fairlight line at the weekend.
Congestion prompts car-pooling reminder
Congestion prompts car-pooling reminder
In a week when a major commuter route was clogged with rush-hour traffic, an active transport advocate is urging residents to share a car at least once a week to "keep Queenstown moving".
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Park Ridge finally hits market
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Park Ridge finally hits market
Prospective buyers and the merely curious will have an opportunity to see Queenstown’s next major housing subdivision up close this weekend.
How Rod set wheels in motion
How Rod set wheels in motion
A Queenstown philanthropist has revealed why he’s backing next Saturday’s global mountain bike competition, Natural Selection Bike.
Irish’s life-changing journey
Irish’s life-changing journey
Queenstown adventurer David ‘Irish’ Anderson is launching a book this Sunday about his epic 18-month motorcycle journey from Ireland to South Africa.
Record attempt drives community together
Record attempt drives community together
Driving community spirit with a world record is the way it’s done in Kingston.
Making the most of life
Making the most of life
Queenstown's wine region, Gibbston, seems to uncork a lot of interesting characters.
Waka High’s high achievers
Waka High’s high achievers
If academic achievement is the top metric to judge a school by, Wakatipu High’s living up to its motto, Ad Alta — "reach for your heights".
Secret fertiliser the key
Secret fertiliser the key
A father and son were among the three winners at last Sunday’s annual spud competition weigh-in at Arrowtown’s Fork and Tap.
‘Truly seductive images’
‘Truly seductive images’
Eleven digital prints by an internationally-recognised artist are being exhibited at Queenstown’s Artbay Gallery for two weeks from tomorrow.
More hurly-burly this weekend
More hurly-burly this weekend
Local Irish eyes will hopefully be smiling this Saturday.