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Kawarau Gorge crash - injuries and one lane closed

Jan 01,2026

Initial indicators are that there has been minor-moderate injuries.

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

Dec 31,2026

"I know quite a few Sirs at the moment and I think we’re pretty casual about it down here."

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

Crux News Posts Archive

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

Crux response to AI generated complaints from Barry Bruce and Justin Wright

by Peter Newport - Dec 23,2025

Media Council partially upholds complaints from Mr Justin Wright of Arrowtown

Dec 23,2025

Media Council partially upholds complaint from Mr Barry Bruce

Dec 23,2025

QLDC refuses to reveal cost of Cougar security contracts

by Peter Newport - Dec 21,2025

Southern Infrastructure announces partners for Queenstown gondola projects

Dec 19,2025

Doppelmayr misses out on Queenstown Airport/CBD gondola project

Dec 19,2025