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Kawarau Gorge reopens after truck crash

by Peter Newport - Dec 25,2023

SH6 re-opens near Wānaka after serious crash

Dec 23,2023

Cromwell houseboat project off: consent withdrawn after $20,000 battle

by Peter Newport - Dec 23,2023

Ngāi Tahu Tourism drops bid to buy K Jet

Dec 23,2023

QLDC water systems stretched - council appeals for less usage

Dec 22,2023

Air NZ: Central Otago a top summer destination with 100,000 passengers booked

Dec 22,2023

QLDC buys $3.3 million land in Wānaka for new waste transfer station

Dec 21,2023

Happy holidays and thanks to our Crux readers

Dec 21,2023

QLDC's Mike Theelen 'welcomes' decision to put Wānaka breakaway petition to bed

by Kim Bowden - Dec 21,2023

Mt Iron, Ben Lomond, Queenstown Hill flagged to close if fire risk peaks

by Kim Bowden - Dec 20,2023

Second fault means Shotover stench sticking round

by Kim Bowden - Dec 20,2023

Growing number of law-breaking migrants risking deportation

by Kim Bowden - Dec 20,2023

Nine arrests as local police seize 'large quantity' of party drugs

by Kim Bowden - Dec 20,2023

Doctor: 'What's the point of the Lakes District Hospital?'

by Lauren Pattemore - Dec 19,2023

Queenstown Chamber isn't backing Project Manawa

by Kim Bowden - Dec 19,2023

QLDC extends Manawa CBD consultation, $2.1 million spent already

by Peter Newport - Dec 19,2023

Mystery remains over source of poison that killed three dogs

by Kim Bowden - Dec 19,2023

Wānaka's breakaway petition dies but QLDC given warning

by Kim Bowden - Dec 18,2023

Local contractor admits involvement in fatal Saturday crash

by Kim Bowden - Dec 18,2023

Warning signs going up after three dogs die on Central Otago river walk

by Kim Bowden - Dec 18,2023

Police launch criminal investigation - crash victim named by Royalburn Station

by Peter Newport - Dec 17,2023

Police launch criminal investigation into fatal local crash

by Peter Newport - Dec 17,2023

Strong US results for local snow sports competitors

Dec 17,2023

One death, one serious injury in Gibbston crash that has closed SH6

Dec 16,2023

Public submissions limited by QLDC error on Manawa consultation website

by Peter Newport - Dec 16,2023

Major crash: SH6 closed between Arrow Junction and Cromwell

Dec 16,2023

Pop up drug checking ahead of Queenstown, Wānaka party season

by Kim Bowden - Dec 15,2023

Unclear if new minister's directive will impact ORC policy shake up

by Kim Bowden - Dec 15,2023

Land use change brings Cardrona reserve vision a step closer

by Lauren Pattemore - Dec 14,2023

Neighbour keeping windows closed as Queenstown poo pond stink lingers

by Kim Bowden - Dec 14,2023

Cardrona announces Soho Basin lift access by winter 2025

by Kim Bowden - Dec 14,2023

Rural Support Trust helps Otago farmers cope in testing times

by Kim Bowden - Dec 14,2023

Police say Crown Range blitz drivers were 50/50 locals/tourists

by Peter Newport - Dec 13,2023

Construction sources say new QLDC council offices should cost over 60% less

by Peter Newport - Dec 13,2023

Mayor and CEO refuse to front after public health crisis denial

by Kim Bowden - Dec 13,2023

Culprit found as sediment turns a Queenstown bay brown

by Kim Bowden - Dec 13,2023

Crown Range police blitz - drivers caught on wrong side of road at twice speed limit

by Peter Newport - Dec 13,2023

KiwiHarvest opens new Frankton depot with local support

by Lauren Pattemore - Dec 12,2023

Closed-door decision making for quarter of QLDC agenda items this year

by Lauren Pattemore - Dec 12,2023

First visit to Queenstown for new tourism and hospitality minister

by Kim Bowden - Dec 12,2023

Second bunny shoot for Queenstown Gardens after round one success

by Kim Bowden - Dec 12,2023

Queenstown's most problematic toilets: 'Not a good look'

by Lauren Pattemore - Dec 11,2023

City Cave closure leaves Queenstown customers hundreds out of pocket

by Lauren Pattemore - Dec 11,2023

QLDC documents reveal new CBD council offices may be a done deal

by Peter Newport - Dec 11,2023

Damp, cold 'Fernhill special' catalyst for Árbol prefab homes

Dec 11,2023

Zoi Sadowski-Synnott wins Big Air World Cup in Canada

Dec 10,2023

Hāwea 15 year old Luke Harrold claims World freeski silver medal

Dec 10,2023

Central Otago Lotto ticket wins $8.25 million

Dec 10,2023

Cullen Rhind wins inaugural V5000 title at Arrowtown adventure race

Dec 10,2023

Hawea golf club president Steve Smith dies in tragic accident

Dec 10,2023

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