Companies fined for role in landslip
The three companies responsible for a landslip near Queenstown’s Skyline gondola in 2023 must pay more than $700,000 in fines and reparation for their role in the calamity.
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Judge gives mother ultimatum
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Judge gives mother ultimatum
A Kingston mother of five with a history of dishonesty offending has narrowly escaped prison.
'Highly careless': Companies fined over role in Queenstown slip
'Highly careless': Companies fined over role in Queenstown slip
A major Queenstown tourism operator and two contractors have been sentenced for contributing to a landslip that inundated a residential street, forcing dozens of evacuations during record rainfall.
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Using sale proceeds to pay debt ‘absolute joke’
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Using sale proceeds to pay debt ‘absolute joke’
The widow of a prominent former Queenstown developer is furious the district council is putting money from selling an Arrowtown property into reducing debt rather than restoration projects in the...
Broker always lending a hand
Broker always lending a hand
In a list of unsung Queenstown heroes/heroines, you’d have to put Rebeca Barnes near the top.
From copper to hemisphere
From copper to hemisphere
Whakatipu art enthusiasts have an opportunity to see the latest work by one of New Zealand’s most renowned practitioners.
Supporting technology talent
Supporting technology talent
In a new initiative by Queenstown’s tech development agency, seven local students are undertaking paid four-week technology internships these summer holidays.
From casino to cocktails and pizzas
From casino to cocktails and pizzas
A new waterfront bar featuring panoramic views of Lake Whakatipu will be the largest in Queenstown, its owner says.
Cricketers finals bound
Cricketers finals bound
Wakatipu High’s First XI begin the biggest cricket tournament the school’s ever qualified for at Lincoln, near Christchurch, next Wednesday.
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Queenstown building boom continues
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Queenstown building boom continues
A building boom has continued in Queenstown, while housing growth has been less rapid in the rest of Otago.
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Man busted with child porn returning from 50th wedding anniversary trip
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Man busted with child porn returning from 50th wedding anniversary trip
An Alexandra man who amassed thousands of child pornography files was caught at Queenstown Airport returning from a trip with his wife to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.
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Residential housing tracking well but industrial land shortfall predicted: report
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Residential housing tracking well but industrial land shortfall predicted: report
There should be enough houses in Queenstown for everybody in decades to come, but limits on industrial, commercial and retail land loom, a new report suggests.
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Battle for ACC cover continues
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Battle for ACC cover continues
A Queenstown woman’s parliamentary petition has not resulted in volunteer firefighters receiving ACC coverage, but a final report reveals the fight is far from over.
More measles case locations identified
More measles case locations identified
Some more locations of interest have been identified around the Queenstown measles case as Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (HNZ) emphasises people need to be careful.
Santa Claus came to town
Santa Claus came to town
Queenstown Christmas Show performers (from left) Ivy Sim, 11, Ryder Wallace, 9, Santa Claus (Marc Hamilton) and Mrs Claus (Dana Hamilton) were among the 100 performers to entertain record crowds at...
Snow factory to solidify skifield opening
Snow factory to solidify skifield opening
A $2 MILLION "snow factory" will ensure Queenstown has got snow whether the weather co-operates next year or not.
Downwind event has record turnout
Downwind event has record turnout
A record number of paddlers relished "absolutely fantastic" conditions in the third annual Deep South Downwind event on Saturday.
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On-licence for pub on wheels opposed
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On-licence for pub on wheels opposed
A bid to serve alcohol on Queenstown’s Beercycle has been blasted by opponents, the proposal being called unacceptable, unsuitable, unsafe and inadequate, and the operation "must fail".
One taken to hospital after Queenstown house fire
One taken to hospital after Queenstown house fire
A person was taken to hospital as crews tackled a house fire in central Queenstown this morning.
Case of measles confirmed in Queenstown
Case of measles confirmed in Queenstown
A measles case in Queenstown has been confirmed, in addition to one identified earlier in Dunedin.