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Anzac Day services are set to be held across the district tomorrow, Thursday, 25 April. Here are the details.

He’d have to be this region’s most legendary cowboy, movie stuntman and animal trainer and wrangler.

Drinking water in 20 New Zealand suburbs has come up largely clear of toxic 'forever' chemicals.

Thursday marks the start of the annual Arrowtown Autumn Festival. This year’s programme will feature much-loved classics and some exciting new things, with something for everyone. There’s over 40 events across the four days with many community groups involved.

Henry Brain is at the helm of Shotover Street’s Gents Barbershop. The traditional and stylish barber also offers a whisky bar and lounge in addition to the array of services you’d expect. Brain’s been on this business journey for three years and has grown the shop to where it is now – over 350 clients a week walk through the doors – and he has desires to open more stores in the region in the next few years.

Wānaka Cinema Paradiso's Calum MacLeod is on The Outlet Queenstown Podcast this week discussing the magic of the silver screen.

Three recent major announcements from the Government are particularly positive for Queenstown and demonstrate our focus on delivering the change our community needs.

Native planting is expected to begin next March to re-cloak Coronet Forest near Arrowtown.

Two nights of bright aurora have had night photographers running for their cameras to capture the multicoloured skies.

Queenstown's Sarah Douglas powered home in the Routeburn Classic on Saturday, becoming the first person to win it three times.

Queenstown’s Little Blackwood bar is supporting its local volunteer fire brigade with an innovative fundraiser.

Fire crews and two helicopters are tackling a scrub fire near Kingston this morning.

A team of NIWA scientific divers have successfully searched for a freshwater freak of nature in Otago’s alpine lakes.

Southern landscapes have provided crucial training grounds for the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) during a nine-day air drop exercise aimed at honing skills for the real thing.

Sustainable Queenstown’s first ever Refashion event last month had audiences asking for bigger, better, more!

Teenage boozing, drink driving, and a school holiday roading blitz all feature in this week's Crimeline.

The Wao Film Festival is back, promising an unparalleled cinematic experience that celebrates the marvels of the natural world while shedding light on pressing environmental issues. Taking place from Thursday, 9 May to Sunday, 12 May, the festival invites audiences to immerse themselves in captivating films that inspire a deeper connection with nature.

Sounds like EVERYONE is furious about the Quarter Billion Dollar FOUR YEAR traffic “development” (“disgrace” or “disaster” would be more appropriate).

The 2024 Queenstown Lakes District Council Waste Minimisation Community Fund (WMCF) is now open.

Most local hospitality and restaurant operators have welcomed the option of 90-day trial periods now extended to all employers, no matter what their size, as another tool to help attract and retain quality staff.