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Posted 18 March, 2025

A Japanese man who was run over on State Highway 6 near Queenstown's bungy bridge had fallen from a cliff before the incident, police say.

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Posted 18 March, 2025

Planners have given the green light to New Zealand's first floating sauna and plunge experience.

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Posted 18 March, 2025

Otago Regional Council (ORC) has ditched a public transport business case for the Upper Clutha in its draft annual plan, blaming central government policies.

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Posted 17 March, 2025

Twenty artworks worth $58,000 collectively have gone on sale to raise funds for Southern Lakes Sanctuary.

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Posted 17 March, 2025

It's been a free for all this summer with freedom camping rules forcibly relaxed – budget travellers washing, shaving and shampooing and lakeside bush pooing, even cleaning greasy frying pans and dishes in our once pristine waters.

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Posted 16 March, 2025

It's been a big weekend for Queenstown Lakes skiers and snowboarders as they begin to wrap up their northern hemisphere winter season.

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Posted 14 March, 2025

Property owners in Queenstown Lakes District will soon receive new three-yearly rating valuations in the post - with the total value of land and buildings estimated to be $74bn.

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Posted 13 March, 2025

Rotaract Central Lakes is about bringing together individuals committed to making a difference. Unlike traditional Rotaract groups, we welcome members of all ages, united by our desire to give back to our community.

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Posted 13 March, 2025

Two local 19-year-old males allegedly tried to fight with members of the public downtown just after midnight on Saturday, with one accused of then hitting a cop in the face.

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Posted 13 March, 2025

Queenstown Trails Trust has confirmed it is considering stepping in to deliver a crucial section of the Southern Corridor Active Transport Route, towards Hanley’s Farm and Jacks Point.

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Posted 13 March, 2025

A very experienced local female parapenter is very lucky to be alive after being blown backwards in a wind gust off the top of Mount Earnslaw on take-off late last week, bouncing 40m down steep, rocky terrain.

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Posted 12 March, 2025

He specialised in fine wines, outlandish promotions and good times, from lavish Auckland lunches, oysters and Bollinger flowing in the 80s to mystery feasts atop The Remarkables. Danny Carson knew how to throw a party.

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Posted 11 March, 2025

Alien Weaponry have been making waves around the world’s metal scene, singing in te reo Māori.

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Posted 11 March, 2025

World-renowned New Zealand–Greek composer John Psathas has been announced as the 2025 At the World’s Edge Festival Composer in Residence.

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Posted 11 March, 2025

It has taken blood, sweat and vinegar to give Queenstown's former high school building and arts centre a new life. School House Studios officially opened at Country Lane, opposite Queenstown Events Centre in Frankton, on Saturday, providing beautiful airy, light spaces for local creatives.

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Posted 9 March, 2025

Alice Robinson has continued her exceptional podium streak, claiming her seventh consecutive Giant Slalom World Cup podium.

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Posted 7 March, 2025

Immigration Changes March 2025

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Posted 6 March, 2025

The 11th Wānaka Festival of Colour is on its way, kicking off on 26 March, and with it comes Te Radar's Cookbookery, a comedic celebration of food from the beloved and bizarre cookbooks of our past.

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Posted 6 March, 2025

Fellow local volunteer firefighters have launched a Givealittle page to help support former Kingston Volunteer Fire Brigade chief Peter Ottley, who’s been unable to work after suffering from PTSD triggered by a horrific fatal bus crash just before Christmas.

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