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ORC monitoring Queenstown's whiffy poo ponds

The stench may continue for up to seven days

Dec 07,2023

Sir John Davies on council HQ plan: 'The most short-sighted thing in 20 years'

QLDC water fix: 'We have delivered on what we said we would do'

Farmers dominate feedback on ORC's proposed big ch…

Queenstown photo of spectacular Southern Lights on…

Lakes District Hospital: we want to hear your expe…

National News

Finance Minister says it will not cost much for Waka Kotahi to use its English name first

Energy expert claims scrapping Onslow 'short-sighted'

Govt confirms it is dumping 'hugely wasteful' Lake Onslow battery project

Canterbury Crate Day punters break endangered birds' eggs

Motorists urged to check updated vehicle safety ratings

Christchurch City Council has plan to fix internal shortcomings

Coalition government revealed: NZ First, ACT to share deputy PM role

Call for Gore council chief executive to go 'vindictive'

How Hastings cut numbers in emergency housing

Coalition talks: Luxon, Seymour and Peters meet in person

New Plymouth council workshop thrown open to public

NZ Geographic Board moots new spelling for Franz Josef

New Queenstown 'Women's Shed' receives funding boost

Student advocacy leads to improved accessibility at MAC

Last chance for Wao transport survey

Student advocacy leads to improved accessibility at MAC

Accessibility should be a given so it doesn’t become a ‘thing'

Nov 28,2023

Last chance for Wao transport survey

How do you move around?

Nov 29,2023

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Wānaka's luge trailblazer gears up for world champ…

Book celebrates kai and connection in Queenstown L…

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Albert Town fog, Tania Pringle (November 19)

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Theo feeding ducks, Audrey Bourdon (November 7)

Kawarau bridge, Lynette Elfick (November 10)

Mirror Lake, Gillian Robinson (November 17)

MAC students, Dave Cassaidy (November 4)

Urgent repairs as Queenstown's poo ponds pong again

Shotover wastewater treatment facility

by Kim Bowden - Dec 06,2023

The QLDC has reported the incident to the ORC's pollution team

QLDC silent on potential water fix delays

Two Mile water treatment site Dec 6 2023

by Kim Bowden - Dec 06,2023

Is the council still on track for the promised lift of its boil water notice?

Queenstown property developer Kevin Carlin dies

Kevin Carlin tourism ticker

Dec 05,2023

The high profile developer lived a life from rags to riches

QLDC HQ project: Christchurch councillor says Ngāi Tahu rent deal 'not working for us'

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by Kim Bowden - Dec 05,2023

Paying rent to Ngāi Tahu is a key feature of the QLDC proposal

We have an earthquake kit winner!

Ashleigh Lindley

Dec 05,2023

Congratulations to Ashleigh and Jared Lindley

Tourist dies after completing AJ Hackett bungy in China

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by Kim Bowden - Dec 05,2023

The 56 year old passed out after finishing the 233-metre jump

Compliance may not be good enough for Queenstown, Wānaka's waterways: scientist

Lake warning2

by Kim Bowden - Dec 04,2023

Water quality goes under the microscope

Big film wins for 'ridiculously talented' Wakatipu High School students

the jacks

by Lauren Pattemore - Dec 04,2023

They're becoming known locally as ones to watch

Crux shatters local audience records – again

Digital growth 1

Dec 03,2023

180,000 Crux page views and 83,000 readers in November

The 48 hour winners: Queenstown Writers Festival 2023

Queenstown Writers Festival 2

Dec 02,2023

Local writers produce strong content for rapid turnaround prize

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Mixed reports from councillors at public consultation for new council HQ

by Lauren Pattemore - Dec 01,2023

Is a gondola the future of Queenstown's airport-CBD commute?

by Kim Bowden - Dec 01,2023

Image Cromwell Heritage Precinct and Markets Credit Will Nelson Tourism Central Otago

Central Otago tourism revenue blossoms, Queenstown/Wānaka strong at $2.6 billion

by Benje Patterson - Nov 30,2023

First Takahē chicks hatch in Greenstone Valley

by Lauren Pattemore - Nov 30,2023

Queenstown airport jet approach v2

Queenstown flights forced to circle after drone spotted

by Lauren Pattemore - Nov 30,2023

community board nice

Wānaka-Upper Clutha board applauds its success as key projects delivered

by Kim Bowden - Nov 30,2023

Ruth Stokes speaking

Ruth Stokes: $32,000 a month from cancelled Auckland rail project

by Peter Newport - Nov 30,2023

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Queenstown te reo Māori classes at risk of cancellation

by Lauren Pattemore - Nov 29,2023

Theelen and Speedy Manawa

QLDC defends new office project as 'lowest cost' option

by Kim Bowden and Peter Newport - Nov 29,2023

small Robbie Maddison bungy Nov 2023

Aussie daredevil on a bike breaks world record at Nevis Bungy

by Kim Bowden - Nov 28,2023

skyline gondola

Skyline's profits jump despite Queenstown's two-month closure

by Kim Bowden - Nov 28,2023

Cadogan Lewers canva Nov 2023

Mayors warn of future uncertainty and rates rises above 20 percent

by Kim Bowden - Nov 28,2023

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Some in dark about Queenstown Gardens night shoot to control problem bunnies

by Lauren Pattemore - Nov 28,2023

Coastguard Wanaka Lakes

Wānaka lakes weekend rescues prompt warning for boaties

by Kim Bowden - Nov 28,2023

Queenstown Gardens

QLDC plans Queenstown rabbit shoot in public gardens

by Peter Newport - Nov 28,2023

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Cromwell police look for cemetery motorbike rider in fluorescent pink top

Nov 27,2023

queenstown hospitality

Shake up for hospo scene with new goverment promises

by Lauren Pattemore - Nov 27,2023

Public to be consulted on controversial Wānaka McDonald's

by Kim Bowden - Nov 27,2023

Tar spill Shotover Street

Shotover Street tar spill stopped from entering lake

by Kim Bowden - Nov 27,2023

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Vehicle driven off road near Wilson Bay

by Lauren Pattemore - Nov 27,2023

Alice Robinson in action in Killington today credit Alexis Boichard Agence Zoom

Watch: Video of Alice Robinson's silver medal World Cup run

Nov 26,2023

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Queenstown's Alice Robinson scores silver in World Cup slalom

Nov 26,2023

Ruby Star Andrews in Stubai Credit Buchholz FIS Freestyle

World Cup medal to Queenstown skier Ruby Star Andrews

Nov 25,2023

Justin Tipa Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu Kaiwhakahaere Justin Tipa

Justin Tipa elected new Chair of Ngāi Tahu

Nov 25,2023

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Arrowtown wall reconstruction stalled after heritage assessment and price jump

by Lauren Pattemore - Nov 24,2023

Wānaka locals rally to block McDonald's

by Lauren Pattemore - Nov 24,2023

Councillors vote to keep Frankton Track as is

by Lauren Pattemore - Nov 24,2023

Amanda Robinson Crux image

Are you ready? Amanda Robinson of The Lightfoot Initiative

by Kim Bowden - Nov 24,2023

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QLDC uses cheaper, less effective UV option in water quality 'quick fix'

by Kim Bowden - Nov 23,2023

Long Covid diagnosis prices long term local out of Queenstown housing

by Lauren Pattemore - Nov 23,2023

Remarkable Jardine family gift protects massive tract of land - forever

by Kim Bowden - Nov 23,2023

Manawa concept 1

QLDC documents reveal current HQ consultation will be used to green light project

by Peter Newport - Nov 23,2023

McDonalds Wanaka feature

After decades of false rumours Wānaka will finally host a McDonald's

by Kim Bowden - Nov 22,2023

Rubbish Queenstown CBD Nov 2023 2 notice from QLDC

Businesses warned to keep bins off footpaths in central Queenstown

by Lauren Pattemore - Nov 22,2023

196.9 Departures rebuild QUeenstown Airport supplied August 2023

Police called as Air NZ pilot stood down over Queenstown security incident

by Kim Bowden - Nov 22,2023

Are you ready? Michael Rewi of Mana Tāhuna

by Kim Bowden - Nov 22,2023

Trust houses wide

ORC and QLDC to miss Government deadline for growth planning

by Kim Bowden - Nov 21,2023

Project Manawa civic square proposal document Aug 2023

High cost QLDC office building to be rented back from Ngāi Tahu

by Peter Newport - Nov 21,2023

Queenstown's wonky bench removed by council

by Lauren Pattemore - Nov 21,2023

Ashleigh and Jared Lindley cropped

Earthquake kit entrants show how it's done

by Peter Newport - Nov 21,2023

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