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Hawea golf club president Steve Smith dies in tragic accident

Dec 10,2023

Extra resources needed to stop Clyde Dam fire damaging power lines

Dec 10,2023

Government considering different funding models to build new hospitals

Dec 09,2023

No more boiling water as regulator gives Queenstown all clear

by Kim Bowden - Dec 08,2023

Long wait for updates after Queenstown water main bursts

by Kim Bowden - Dec 08,2023

More 'big buddies' needed for Wakatipu mentoring programme

by Lauren Pattemore - Dec 08,2023

Hāwea Flat teacher wins year's worth of Patagonia goodies for top photo

by Kim Bowden - Dec 08,2023

Frankton Road: 300 properties run dry after water main bursts

by Kim Bowden - Dec 08,2023

Why these four Queenstown mayors spell the end of Project Manawa

by Peter Newport - Dec 08,2023

Cardrona Valley takes charge; outdoor amphitheatre and green space plans

by Lauren Pattemore - Dec 07,2023

ORC monitoring Queenstown's whiffy poo ponds

by Kim Bowden - Dec 07,2023

Farmers dominate feedback on ORC's proposed big changes to water management

by Kim Bowden - Dec 07,2023

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

by Peter Newport - Dec 07,2023

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

by Kim Bowden - Dec 07,2023

Urgent repairs as Queenstown's poo ponds pong again

by Kim Bowden - Dec 06,2023

QLDC silent on potential water fix delays

by Kim Bowden - Dec 06,2023

Queenstown photo of spectacular Southern Lights one of world's best

by Lauren Pattemore - Dec 06,2023

Queenstown property developer Kevin Carlin dies

Dec 05,2023

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

by Kim Bowden - Dec 05,2023

Lakes District Hospital: we want to hear your experiences

by Lauren Pattemore - Dec 05,2023

We have an earthquake kit winner!

Dec 05,2023

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

Dec 05,2023

Tourist dies after completing AJ Hackett bungy in China

by Kim Bowden - Dec 05,2023

Energy expert claims scrapping Onslow 'short-sighted'

Dec 04,2023

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

by Kim Bowden - Dec 04,2023

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

by Lauren Pattemore - Dec 04,2023

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

Dec 03,2023

Canterbury Crate Day punters break endangered birds' eggs

Dec 03,2023

Crux shatters local audience records – again

Dec 03,2023

Motorists urged to check updated vehicle safety ratings

Dec 03,2023

The 48 hour winners: Queenstown Writers Festival 2023

Dec 02,2023

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

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 flights forced to circle after drone spotted

by Lauren Pattemore - Nov 30,2023

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

by Kim Bowden - Nov 30,2023

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

by Peter Newport - Nov 30,2023

Queenstown te reo Māori classes at risk of cancellation

by Lauren Pattemore - Nov 29,2023

QLDC defends new office project as 'lowest cost' option

by Kim Bowden and Peter Newport - Nov 29,2023

Aussie daredevil on a bike breaks world record at Nevis Bungy

by Kim Bowden - Nov 28,2023

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

by Kim Bowden - Nov 28,2023

Mayors warn of future uncertainty and rates rises above 20 percent

by Kim Bowden - Nov 28,2023

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

by Lauren Pattemore - Nov 28,2023

Wānaka lakes weekend rescues prompt warning for boaties

by Kim Bowden - Nov 28,2023

QLDC plans Queenstown rabbit shoot in public gardens

by Peter Newport - Nov 28,2023

Cromwell police look for cemetery motorbike rider in fluorescent pink top

Nov 27,2023

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

Shotover Street tar spill stopped from entering lake

by Kim Bowden - Nov 27,2023

Vehicle driven off road near Wilson Bay

by Lauren Pattemore - Nov 27,2023

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

Nov 26,2023

Christchurch City Council has plan to fix internal shortcomings

Nov 26,2023

Queenstown's Alice Robinson scores silver in World Cup slalom

Nov 26,2023

World Cup medal to Queenstown skier Ruby Star Andrews

Nov 25,2023

Justin Tipa elected new Chair of Ngāi Tahu

Nov 25,2023

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

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

Nov 24,2023

Councillors vote to keep Frankton Track as is

by Lauren Pattemore - Nov 24,2023

Are you ready? Amanda Robinson of The Lightfoot Initiative

by Kim Bowden - Nov 24,2023

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

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

by Peter Newport - Nov 23,2023

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

by Kim Bowden - Nov 22,2023

Businesses warned to keep bins off footpaths in central Queenstown

by Lauren Pattemore - Nov 22,2023

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

by Kim Bowden - Nov 22,2023

Call for Gore council chief executive to go 'vindictive'

Nov 22,2023

Are you ready? Michael Rewi of Mana Tāhuna

by Kim Bowden - Nov 22,2023

ORC and QLDC to miss Government deadline for growth planning

by Kim Bowden - Nov 21,2023

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

by Peter Newport - Nov 21,2023

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