Crimeline

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Posted 12 February, 2026

Police say tragedy was only avoided by “luck and a small distance” after they allegedly clocked a vehicle at 144km/hr in an 80km/hr zone leaving Cardrona Village on the opposite side of the road at the weekend. Sergeant Dylan Hannah-Jones says just 10 minutes prior Police had stopped a motorcyclist in a group travelling in the opposite direction, who was allegedly clocked at 129km/hr.

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Posted 12 February, 2026

Queenstown’s easiest downhill mountain bike trail, Whakatipu View, has officially opened at Coronet Peak. The highly anticipated 5km-long, Grade 2 trail, opened with a special community celebration on Saturday (February 7) that involved long-time Coronet Peak team member and former top Kiwi rider Erin Greene being the first to ride the trail.

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Posted 12 February, 2026

Electricity lines company Aurora Energy has opened a satellite office in Queenstown, strengthening its presence in one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing regions.

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Posted 11 February, 2026

Southern Infrastructure Limited welcomes the early release of the referral application documents for the Queenstown Cable Car (QCC) on the Government’s Fast-track Approvals website ahead of a formal referral decision being made, and sees it as an opportunity for the community to engage with the project as it progresses toward the substantive application stage.

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Posted 10 February, 2026

The Cancer Society is set to celebrate the official opening of its new Queenstown–Tāhuna Centre on Thursday, 19 February, marking a major step forward in making cancer support more visible and accessible for the local community.

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Posted 3 February, 2026

Pregnancy is often both daunting and exciting. Many friends, colleagues, whānau and, even, complete strangers frequently have lots of advice, pearls of wisdom and opinions to share, which may or may not be welcome or helpful.

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Honey exhibition v2
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Posted 12 February, 2026

Te Atamira’s latest exhibition opens on Tuesday, Let the Honey Soak Through. Inspired by bee networks and their relationship with the environment, the installation will include a range of works exploring the patterns that bees create to sustain their lives, replicated by human systems, hiveware, keepers and agricultural formations.

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Posted 5 February, 2026

Queenstown Gardens will be taken over by Remarkables Theatre with stories of friendship, love and tales of the heart. From 13 February, the much-loved annual promenade show will celebrate love in all its forms - romantic, platonic, complicated, hilarious, and heartfelt.

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We are seeking a passionate chef who takes pride in creating, cooking, and interacting with our well-travelled clientele.Our luxury boutique lodge of 8 rooms is truly special, featuring a brand-new design kitchen in stunning heritage settings. 

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Truck driver class 5 , 2 days per week and as required. We are looking someone to work for us driving our NZ post truck and trailer. Must have experience and hold class 5, D & F (OSH)  license's, also pass MOJ , Toro and pre-employment drug tests. Full training and benefits apply for the right person.

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