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‘Clearly rotten’ oak crashes on to house

This massive, old oak tree on Arrowtown's Bedford St toppled yesterday morning, causing...

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‘Clearly rotten’ oak crashes on to house

A massive, ‘‘clearly rotten’’ oak tree came crashing down on to the roof of an Arrowtown house yesterday morning, causing significant damage to the property.

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Neighbour-objectors blasted after costs win

Thurlby Domain owners (from left) Vicki Buckham, Kieran Buckham, Felicity Buckham, Revell Buckham...

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Neighbour-objectors blasted after costs win

The owners of Queenstown’s Thurlby Domain say neighbours who opposed them in a legal battle should reflect on their ‘‘reprehensible conduct’’.

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Jetskier rewards rescuers

Queenstown real estate agent and former MP Hamish Walker says he is hugely grateful to the Coastguard who rescued him when his jetski died on Lake Wakatipu.

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Politicians duke it out over energy transition

Pictured during yesterday's leaders debate, part of Electrify Queenstown, are, from left,...

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Politicians duke it out over energy transition

NZ First deputy leader Shane Jones has hinted the Budget may include a focus on trades, potentially targeting electricians and others who will help with the country's energy transition.

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River trout numbers on decline

Greenstone River and Valley in the summer. PHOTO: DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION

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River trout numbers on decline

Fish numbers are on the slide on the Greenstone River, few anglers catching any — which may lead to a dumping of restrictions on the waterway.

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Conference focus on electrification

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Conference focus on electrification

In the midst of a geopolitical energy security crisis, some of the best and brightest brains have gathered in Queenstown this week to further the ambition of the region — and country — to electrify.

Queenstown business look to Whoosh to solve traffic woes

An artist’s impression of a gondola running above Central St in Frankton. IMAGE: SUPPLIED

Queenstown business look to Whoosh to solve traffic woes

A group of Queenstown business leaders are backing Whoosh, a transport company billed as an "Uber in the sky" .

Two injured in car, motorcycle crash in Queenstown

Two injured in car, motorcycle crash in Queenstown

Two people are injured after a crash involving a car and a motorcycle on Frankton Rd.

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‘Every little bit matters’: rates rise cut

Queenstown mayor John Glover. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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‘Every little bit matters’: rates rise cut

The average rates rise in the Queenstown Lakes district will be in the single figures in the next financial year, down from a projected 11.6% increase.

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Maternity transfer backtrack

Expectant Queenstown mothers may once again be transferred to Invercargill after a contentious trial has ended.

Lift off for runway

A new $20 million taxiway is in the works for Queenstown Airport.

Maternity transfer backtrack

Health New Zealand’s partially reversed its controversial policy in which Queenstown birthing mums needing emergency transfers could only go to Dunedin rather than much-closer Invercargill.

Robostormers rule in Greece comp

Queenstown Robostormers, from left, Jasper Eckford, Ollie Sharpe and coach Paula Hugens. Photo:...

Robostormers rule in Greece comp

Two Queenstown teens are returning triumphant from Greece where they outperformed teams from around the world at an international robotics competition.

Screentime pulls plug on Luma plan

An installation by Auckland light artist Angus Muir at last year's LUMA Southern Light Project in...

Screentime pulls plug on Luma plan

The company behind a Queenstown light show has abandoned a proposal to create a long-term home for the attraction in One Mile Reserve.

National award for Altrusa leader

Kay Edwards with her Altrusa leadership award. Photo: supplied

National award for Altrusa leader

A women's service organisation has awarded a prestigious honour to a Queenstowner for demonstrating outstanding leadership, service and dedication.

Winning playwrights revealed

Canadian playwright Guy R Newsham’s been crowned the winner of a hugely-popular Queenstown competition.

Actor’s one-man play playing here

Queenstown’s Julian Noel performs his one-man play, BONES, at Te Atamira on May 23. Photo: Philip...

Actor’s one-man play playing here

Playwright Julian Noel plays eight family members in a one-man play in Queenstown next Saturday.

Queenstowner, 91, launches book

Eva Wong Ng, with her daughter Denise Ng, at her book launch last weekend. Photo: Philip Chandler

Queenstowner, 91, launches book

A 91-year-old Queenstowner’s third book Daughter of Two Cultures, offering a portrait of New Zealand Chinese culture from the 1940s, was launched in the resort last Saturday.

Gemma’s a true gem

Gemma Ross, an Arrowtowner who’s always giving back, is April’s ‘Good Egg’.

Legends lead predator-free hui

Respected conservationist Cam Speedy. Photo: supplied

Legends lead predator-free hui

Queenstown's hosting a free conservation event next week, featuring some legends of the predator-free movement.

Should Arrowtown’s historic trees be more thoroughly tested?

DESPITE only being assessed in March, and deemed "broadly acceptable", Queenstown's council says the 150-year-old Arrowtown tree that failed last week - and more than 50 others like it - haven't been subject to an additional layer of testing to detect decay.

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