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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Immigration Changes 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.

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.

Police say the fatality opposite the Kawarau Bungy Bridge around 10pm on Monday night was definitely not a hit and run and the Kiwi driver had stopped immediately and called emergency services.

Management for Queenstown's Fergburger says it is investigating whether a "misunderstanding in communication" occurred during an encounter between staff members and a customer.

Queenstown Lakes district Mayor Glyn Lewers is fighting for Wānaka, Cromwell and Queenstown to have its own constituency under the Otago Regional Council representation review.

He’s played in more than 60 bands in 60 years in New Zealand, USA, Solomon Islands and Queenstown where the sultry tones of Nigel Hirst’s saxophone have even spontaneously jammed with back-up guitarists for Joe Cocker and Paul McCartney. He’s performed with Kenny Rogers and toured with Billy T. James.

Wakatipu Community Foundation (WCF) and the Queenstown Business Chamber of Commerce have launched a BforGood (Business for Good) Programme, + both the Chamber and Wastebusters have surveys out now.

Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) will next week open its inaugural annual trust and satisfaction survey to the wider community to participate.

After the success of its second edition in October 2023, the Queenstown Multicultural Festival (QMF) will return on Saturday, 15 March, at the Queenstown Events Centre.

The husband of an Invercargill woman found dead at Lake Hāwea last year has formally pleaded not guilty to her murder.