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Posted 10 July, 2025

A local taxi driver was allegedly set upon by an Australian couple without any apparent motive, allegedly hit in the face by the woman and pushed up against his vehicle by the man. This and more in this week's Crimeline.

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KiwiHarvest’s 'Souperheroes' campaign has provided over a tonne of soup, stews, and curries to charities in Queenstown Lakes - including three in Wānaka - since launching in May.

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Following a six-month search across Aotearoa New Zealand and overseas, Queenstown's cultural centre Te Atamira has a new director.

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Not-for-profit Queenstown Trails has a new corporate sponsor to help it continue to develop the town's world-class trail network.

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This winter, Remarkables Park Town Centre is proud to introduce a new community initiative designed specifically for the men of the Wakatipu.

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Following a six-month search across Aotearoa New Zealand and overseas, Queenstown's cultural centre Te Atamira has a new director.

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New Zealand Poet Laureate Chris Tse is set to appear in Queenstown for a special one-night performance this August.

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