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Tourism growth: A 'very serious investment' in infrastructure needed, says mayor

by Tess Brunton - Jan 23,2025

The government will need to get its chequebook ready if it plans to welcome more tourists to our shores, the mayor of Queenstown says.

Faint stirrings of optimism as McCaw statue saga rumbles on

by Adam Burns - Jan 22,2025

A project manager for a planned Richie McCaw statue to be erected in his hometown said he hopes it can finally be built this year.

Water leaks cost NZ $122m a year - research

Jan 21,2025

Public health experts have found New Zealand's water infrastructure system is leaking at a rate far higher than in leading European countries - wasting about $122 million each year.

Labour passes National in new poll

Jan 17,2025

Labour has inched ahead of National in a new poll, with National dropping 4. 6 points and Labour gaining 4 points since December.

$10k reward offered after supplies stolen from Queenstown rescue helicopter

Jan 14,2025

Helicopters Otago CEO has offered up his own money for the reward.

PM Luxon to return early to attend slain police officer's funeral

by RNZ Online - Jan 13,2025

One minute silence to be observed at 1pm on Wednesday.

Marathon man completes 10 Great Walks in nine days

by RNZ Online - Jan 07,2025

The 44-year-old covered the distance of over twelve marathons.

Air NZ flight loses both engines in bird strike

Jan 06,2025

Hāwea swimming ban due to high bacteria levels

Jan 02,2025

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Dec 31,2025

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Tourism growth: A 'very serious investment' in infrastructure needed, says mayor
by Tess Brunton - Jan 23,2025
Faint stirrings of optimism as McCaw statue saga rumbles on
by Adam Burns - Jan 22,2025
Water leaks cost NZ $122m a year - research
Jan 21,2025
Labour passes National in new poll
Jan 17,2025
$10k reward offered after supplies stolen from Queenstown rescue helicopter
Jan 14,2025
PM Luxon to return early to attend slain police officer's funeral
by RNZ Online - Jan 13,2025
Marathon man completes 10 Great Walks in nine days
by RNZ Online - Jan 07,2025
Air NZ flight loses both engines in bird strike
Jan 06,2025
Hāwea swimming ban due to high bacteria levels
Jan 02,2025
Honours 2025: The full list
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Dec 20,2024
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by Delphine Herbert - Dec 20,2024

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