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School asks to grow as roll rises

Wakatipu High School has asked the Ministry of Education to extend the school’s capacity to 2000...

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School asks to grow as roll rises

Fast-growing Wakatipu High School is asking the Ministry of Education to extend the school’s capacity to 2000 students so it does not run out of room in about three years’ time.

High-flyer found guilty of shoplifting in Queenstown

High-flyer found guilty of shoplifting in Queenstown

A former high-flying jewellery designer who once owned a studio in London’s Notting Hill has been found guilty of shoplifting and a petrol drive-off in Queenstown.

$18k bill after car destroys fence

$18k bill after car destroys fence

A Queenstown man is facing an $18,000 bill after wiping out a fence with his car while drunk.

'Exceptional teacher' killed in crash near Queenstown

'Exceptional teacher' killed in crash near Queenstown

A Filipino woman killed in a crash near Queenstown yesterday has been remembered as loving music teacher who will leave behind a "legacy of kindness and grace".

Late brother honoured in toughest of runs

Cam Crook (left), of Queenstown and Henry Tomsett, of Wanaka, before setting off from Queenstown...

Late brother honoured in toughest of runs

There was much more to a mammoth run in Queenstown on Friday than initially met the eye.

Luge record aids cause

Brent Wallace (front right) celebrates with son Nate Wallace, 12 (front left), as they cross the...

Luge record aids cause

At 10.30am on Saturday, Arrowtown resident Brent Wallace created Queenstown history, becoming the first person to ride Skyline’s luge for 24 hours straight.

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‘Future of media’ up for discussion

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‘Future of media’ up for discussion

The future of media in New Zealand might be "grim", journalists told a Queenstown audience at the weekend, but they were vowing to stay positive.

One dead, multiple injured in Crown Range crash

One dead, multiple injured in Crown Range crash

One person has died and several people have been seriously injured in a crash on the Crown Range Road near Queenstown this afternoon.

'Sad news': Crux put into 'hibernation'

Peter Newport (second right) announced today at the Queenstown Writers Festival that Crux is...

Digital news business Crux 'in hibernation'

Crux managing director Peter Newport announced today he was putting his digital news business "into hibernation".

Lapse changed lives forever, court hears

Queenstown District Court. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Lapse changed lives forever, court hears

A temporary worker’s lapse of concentration while driving near Queenstown has changed two lives forever, a court has heard.

‘Hope Home’ sold for almost $1.7m

Fowler Homes New Zealand managing director Jason McGirr (left), of Queenstown, and I Am Hope...

‘Hope Home’ sold for almost $1.7m

You may not be able to find a better example of serendipity.

Three national awards for Queenstown architect

Queenstown architect Carolin Friese won three awards at the National Architectural Design Awards...

Three national awards for Queenstown architect

A Queenstown architect won big at the National Architectural Design Awards in Rotorua last night.

Prep work pays off for Burnett

Josh Burnett (centre) starts the climb on the Remarkables yesterday with Daniel Whitehouse (right...

Prep work pays off for Burnett

An outstanding climb on the Remarkables from Josh Burnett helped the local favourite win the Queen Stage and take control of the Tour of Southland.

Queenstown Airport installing EMAS runway safety system

The initiative encourages visitors to use Air New Zealand's multi-stop booking tool to fly into...

Queenstown Airport installing EMAS runway safety system

History is being made at Queenstown Airport.

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Work begins on runway safety project

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Work begins on runway safety project

History is being made at Queenstown Airport.

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24-hour luge challenge to support charity

Brent Wallace, of Arrowtown, hopes to complete a world-first 24-hour luge attempt to support the...

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24-hour luge challenge to support charity

At 10.30am today, sleep-in Saturday, many of us will be relaxing and enjoying a quiet weekend after a long week.

Mental health worries after policy change

Citizens Advice Bureau’s David Dewhurst. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

Mental health worries after policy change

A Queenstown Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) manager says at least 21 local migrants and their families face devastation due to a government policy change.