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Three Queenstown sections sold in $100 million deal

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Three Queenstown sections sold in $100 million deal

An Auckland-based property development and investment firm has spent about $100 million on three strategic parcels of land in Queenstown.

Green light for controversial project opposed by wealthy neighbours

An artist’s impression of the backlot at Ayrburn Screen Hub, which could be used for outdoor...

Green light for controversial project opposed by wealthy neighbours

A controversial Queenstown screen hub has been granted fast-track approval despite intense opposition from homeowners in one of New Zealand's most expensive streets.

War spurs surge in demand for high-end Queenstown properties

This Queenstown property is being sold by Sotheby's priced at over $5 million.

War spurs surge in demand for high-end Queenstown properties

The conflict in the Middle East has prompted increased interest in multi-million-dollar New Zealand properties, the head of a luxury real estate company says.

Development lodges third fast-track attempt

The view to Queenstown from Ben Lomond, up the west face of which it is proposed contiguous...

Development lodges third fast-track attempt

The Australian behind a massive development proposal for Queenstown has made a third bid for fast-track approval.

Central Otago rugby triumphs in White Horse celebration

The Upper Clutha Premier rugby team celebrate after beating Maniototo 31-7 at the Queenstown...

Central Otago rugby triumphs in White Horse celebration

Country rugby really was the winner on the day.

Pair recognised for saving boy during tragic rescue

Sergeant Harry Ghodke, of Hastings, and Susan Burke, of Queensland were each given a New Zealand...

Pair recognised for saving boy during tragic rescue

Two people have been awarded New Zealand Bravery Medals for their actions at a tragedy in Glenorchy just over three years ago.

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Invective over dogs gets fine, conviction

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Invective over dogs gets fine, conviction

A Queenstown man hurled a tirade of abuse at a woman last year after he became enraged she was walking dogs off-lead in a wildlife reserve.

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Town centre’s ‘human scale’ loss feared

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Town centre’s ‘human scale’ loss feared

A prominent Queenstown property investor says a council proposal to allow 24m-high buildings across a large section of the central business district would make the resort town less walkable.

Frankton cribs worth $6.7m sold

Frankton cribs worth $6.7m sold

A "sold" sticker has gone on two holiday cottages below Frankton Rd.

Plum industrial land worth $7.7m on market

It’s rare to find vacant land for sale in this in-demand slice of Glenda Dr.

Plum industrial land worth $7.7m on market

Wide interest is expected in a rare parcel of vacant industrial land for sale in the premium part of Queenstown’s main industrial area.

Turf’s up at school

Arrowtown School principal James Rasmussen, left, and sports co-ordinator Paul Winders on the...

Turf’s up at school

It's probably the envy of every other school in the Whakatipu.

Irish eyes are smiling

From left, hurling’s Niall Quinn and Gaelic football’s Laura O’Neill and Mike Lynn with their...

Irish eyes are smiling

Queenstown dominated teams shone at the recent national Gaelic champs in Wellington which 73 local Gaels club players attended.

A Battle of the Basin for the ages

Arrowtown’s Damian Ratwatte shrugs off Cromwell’s Brayden Laing (above) and Mike Macrae to score...

A Battle of the Basin for the ages

Has the Battle of the Basin ever had a better stage?

Frankton bookshop becomes reality

Tomodachi Bookshop owners Kody and Bee McDonald.

Frankton bookshop becomes reality

A new bookshop at Frankton’s Country Lane is a safe place for ‘‘nerds and geeks’’, its owners say.

Sparking an event revolution

Queenstowner Hamish Roberge has led the charge to create NRG Event Batteries, NZ’s first event...

Sparking an event revolution

Queenstowner Hamish Roberge is powering the future of New Zealand events.

New women's shed builds national interest

Women’s Shed Aotearoa founder Alex van Dam at the new shed.

New women's shed builds national interest

Queenstown's Women’s Shed Aotearoa’s new home is on track to be fitted out next month.

Weaver and painter fostering Māori-led art

Showcasing Māori art and craft: Painter Christine Hayes, left, and her daughter, weaver Ebony Hayes.

Weaver and painter fostering Māori-led art

A mother and daughter — an oil painter and a traditional and contemporary weaver, respectively — have opened a Māori-led art studio in Queenstown’s Country Lane artisan village.