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Sun, fun greet thousands turning out for annual races

The Glenorchy Races last year. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Sun, fun greet thousands turning out for annual races

Sun, good times and horses brought the crowds to Glenorchy at the weekend, as tens of thousands of dollars were likely raised for the community.

Hokitika, Qtown tipped for best NY Eve weather

Hokitika is tipped to be New Zealand's best weather spot for New Year's Eve tomorrow. Photo: ODT...

Hokitika, Queenstown tipped for best New Year's Eve weather

Hokitika is shaping as one of the best places to be for fine weather on New Year's Eve.

Delays after three-car Qtown crash

Delays after three-car Queenstown crash

Motorists are being warned of delays following a multi-car crash in Queenstown's Frankton Rd (SH6A).

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Airport soars on busiest day of year

Steven Robertson, of Oregon, in the United States, pictured with his grandchildren, from left,...

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Airport soars on busiest day of year

Included in the 50,000-plus people who travelled with Air New Zealand yesterday was one family from the United States, in the country on a ‘‘bucket-list’’ holiday.

Swimming into the longest day

A group of Queenstown people dived into the longest day of the year on Saturday with an early morning summer solstice swim.

Sauna boat plan seeks consent

A floating sauna boat could soon be operating on Lake Wakatipu.

'Mystery' death yields important family knowledge

The late Quinn McIntyre and his wife, Stacey, son Zac and daughter Ivy. Photo: supplied

'Mystery' death yields important family knowledge

Former Southlander Quinn McIntyre’s death earlier this year has resulted in a huge gift for his family: knowledge.

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Crash renews bus fears

Hasty tourism operators are worrying the Automobile Association after a fourth crash involving a tour bus on South Island roads in the past five months.

RYD-sharing biz enters Queenstown

RYD co-founder, Queenstowner Jason Roberts. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

RYD-sharing biz enters Queenstown

Queenstown's now home to a different type of ride-sharing.

Man killed near Devil's Staircase named

Emergency services at the scene on Thursday. IMAGE: SUPPLIED

Man killed near Devil's Staircase named

Police have named the man killed in a crash involving a tour bus and two cars near the Devil's Staircase on SH6 this week.

Addstaff tots up quarter century

Jane Bamford, left, and Kim Hamilton. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Addstaff tots up quarter century

Queenstown's oldest employment agency turned 25 this year.

Dream project set to start

Christmas has come early for the Glenorchy Trails Trust.

Kingston opening up

With sections from $299,000, huge interest is expected in the first section release for a subdivision immediately south of Kingston township.

Frankton flicks a click away

Subject to final sign-off, the opening credits of the first film screening in Queenstown’s newest complex could be rolling by Boxing Day.

Banging drum for Snow Machine

Queenstown's Snow Machine music fest has a new backing band.

Steps towards self-sustainability

Mana Tahuna boss Mike Rewi. PHOTO: ARCHIVE

Steps towards self-sustainability

From small beginnings, Queenstown kaupapa Maori organisation Mana Tahuna’s just established a commercial arm.

‘Exceptional service’ awarded

The developers of Glenorchy’s high-end Blanket Bay received a surprise gift on the day of the lodge’s 25th birthday this week.

Many hands made light work at hospital

Pictured with some of the Lions Club of Queenstown members during a working bee at Lakes District...

Many hands made light work at hospital

Queenstown's Lakes District Hospital’s just enjoyed some long-overdue TLC.

Americans Pauline and Tom Tusher this week hosted a function at Glenorchy’s Blanket Bay to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the opening of their lodge — regarded as the South Island’s first ‘super lodge’ — in 1999.

Stepping it up for KiwiHarvest

KiwiHarvest volunteer and fundraiser Ben Gatting. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

Stepping it up for KiwiHarvest

A Queenstowner who volunteers for food waste charity KiwiHarvest is taking his support a step further — or many steps further — come February.

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