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Body found in search for Connor Purvis

Jan 07,2026

The body was found earlier this morning.

NZ Post degrades local Queenstown services after paying $100 million Government dividend

by Peter Newport - Jan 07,2026

NZ Post plans to replace all of their posties with contractors

Body found in search for Connor Purvis

Jan 07,2026

NZ Post degrades local Queenstown services after paying $100 million Government dividend

by Peter Newport - Jan 07,2026

Queenstown first time home buyers reach record levels

by By Katie Todd of RNZ - Jan 06,2026

Crux News Posts Archive

Body found in search for Connor Purvis

Jan 07,2026

NZ Post degrades local Queenstown services after paying $100 million Government dividend

by Peter Newport - Jan 07,2026

Queenstown first time home buyers reach record levels

by By Katie Todd of RNZ - Jan 06,2026

Wānaka fatality following single vehicle incident

Jan 05,2026

Ladies Mile re-opened after three car collision

Jan 02,2026

Cromwell cherries: Dramatic fight against overnight rain damage

by Peter Newport - Jan 02,2026

Kawarau Gorge crash - injuries and one lane closed

Jan 01,2026

Sir Rod Drury: for services to business, tech and philanthropy.

Dec 31,2026

Our crowded bike trails - patience may not be enough

by Peter Newport - Dec 30,2026

Ayrburn's neighbours declare war on film studio plan

by Amanda Robertshawe - Dec 29,2026

Crux plans for 2026 - and thank you for 2025!

by Peter Newport - Dec 24,2025

QLDC settles Lakeview deal for initial $8 million - after costs of up to $100 million

Dec 23,2025