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Queenstown Airport and Remarkables Station National Trust Ltd have formed a partnership to restore native biodiversity at the base of the Remarkables / Kawarau mountain range.

A 33-year-old Australian man has been charged with assault after he allegedly kicked a local taxi driver in the head, with the 33-year-old taxi driver also charged with alleged wilful damage.

Police say there has been $750,000 worth of damage to townhouses in Frankton over the weekend.

He’s been selling overseas holidays for about 50 years, around in the days when agents had to ring airlines ‘collect’ to book flights and write letters to Europe to book hotel rooms.

In a world where it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the news, it’s often the small acts of kindness and community spirit that remind us of the good in the world.

Being part of positive change is one of the key drivers for me as your local MP and there have been some satisfying recent developments for the Queenstown Lakes.

Bespoke settings to ensure growth pays for growth are the top priority for a Southern Lakes and Central Otago delegation heading to the negotiating table with Wellington decision makers.

Shoplifters made off with around $30,000 worth of goods from Pak’nSave Queenstown in the past 12 months, a whopping 99% increase.

Queenstown's property market looks set for another upswing, but it might be more sustainable this time around.

More than 7000 people will descend on Queenstown for the epic Snow Machine in September. But festival organisers want locals to join the week-long party too, and are offering discounts for Queenstown residents and throwing a huge downtown night party.

Sounds Air is cutting two regional services, saying it's facing 'out of control' costs despite strong bookings.

Police have charged an alleged gang member with suppling cocaine, ecstasy and cannabis plants after a raid in Queenstown.

Tourism firm Southern Discoveries has upgraded its specialist emergency survival equipment to become AF8-ready.

Simon Telfer, the current chair of the Wānaka Upper Clutha Community Board (WUCCB), has announced he will stand again for the board at this year’s local body elections.

Police are warning ‘lock up’ with night-time car thieves striking around the Wakatipu again – a Porsche Taycan and Range Rover stolen in Arrowtown and valuables from a vehicle at Hanley’s Farm, all within the last 10 days.

Queenstown's biennial celebration of business brilliance is back - bigger, bolder, and more inspiring than ever.

Te Atamira’s latest exhibition, Elemental, takes a look at the foundational forces – earth, water, fire and air – that shape our natural world and the creative process.

The Gibbston valley concert has a new home over the hill in Wānaka.

Police are concerned about an obvious increase in cocaine use in the Queenstown area, reflected in the latest monthly wastewater results, and warn all drug users that there’s no guarantee what they’re buying hasn’t been cut with potentially poison additives.

Have you ever had the feeling that driving from A to B in your hometown is not as simple and risk free as it should be? I have. Many times, hence, the need to keep up with the latest 5 star safety rating in your family vehicle when commuting around this district.