Two people rescued from Lake Whakatipu overnight

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Posted 11 October, 2024

Two people were rescued overnight following a report that the pair did not return from a kayaking trip in Queenstown.

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Posted 11 October, 2024

Expect to see road crews and traffic managers out and about repairing and re-sealing highways and keeping road users safe around Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago from now onwards, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA).

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Posted 11 October, 2024

Cromwell Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates its 150th anniversary this weekend.

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The Kingston Community Association is fundraising to support the construction of a pump track in the lakeside town - with a $13k prize raffle.

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Posted 10 October, 2024

The Wao Summit returns to Queenstown and Wānaka this month with masterclasses, kōrero, tours and a community festival, from 29 October - 2 November.

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New Zealand's grocery sector is now worth a staggering $25 billion, a figure that paints a concerning picture of our food system.

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Posted 5 October, 2024

At the World’s Edge Festival kicked off on 5 October and is delivering an extensive programme of chamber music.

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Posted 8 October, 2024

The Nairobi Trio is revisiting the South Island after several years away from the regional stage, the trio - hailing from the eclectic Auckland neighbourhoods of Grey Lynn, Ponsonby, and Waiheke Island - returns to share their infectious energy and rich musical legacy.

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Ultimate Hikes are the exclusive operators of multi day guided walks on the famous Milford, Routeburn & Greenstone Tracks.

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Here at Cougar Security, we have expanded and are seeking more employees for a variety of roles

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