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A bed tax, mass gondola transport and new roads, privately-funded public hospitals, an upgraded electricity network, and a supercharged business and tech sector. Those are some of the grand plans outlined in Queenstown and Central Otago's bid for one of Central Government's Regional Deals.

Mundi Trio are heading to town this week, bringing with them a blend of Brazilian and African drums, an array of flutes and voice, dancing, electric guitar and bass.

Property thefts continue across the Whakatipu Basin with more than $40,000 worth of tradies' tools stolen, a holiday home cleared out and even a barbecue pinched.

One of the country’s most successful young hairstylists, David Bradford failed two attempts at School Cert but went on to become New Zealand’s first timeshare innovator and Mayor of the Queenstown Lakes District Council.

Queenstown Airport will pay a $7 million to its shareholders this month, reflecting a strong start to the year.

Famous Queenstown burger joint, Fergburger has apologised to a customer after an order receipt contained a racial slur.

Good Bitches Baking’s (GBB) Queenstown-Central Otago chapter is one of 30 chapters around Aotearoa New Zealand made up of volunteers who love a bit of home-baking.

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Competition is heating up in the elite field for this year’s Motatapu mountain bike race with National U23 and U19 Cross Country National Champions Maria Laurie and Eddie Adams the latest athletes to add their names to the start list.

Property investors looking for a way to spread the risk on their portfolio may be turning in increasing numbers to short-term rentals, one investor group suggests.

Much weaker than anticipated ground conditions at the road work site near Queenstown’s Kawarau river bridge means a week’s more work, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) says.

McDonald’s Restaurants Ltd has not given up on plans for a local McDonald’s branch despite the project being delivered a blow last week.

Kiwi golfer Danny Lee is set to make a highly anticipated return to tee it up in Queenstown next week after years of competing on the global stage.

Overnight parking has been banned at Queenstown Events Centre to improve access for its users.

Poland’s Szymon Godziek and Cami Nogueira from Argentina laid down incredible runs to earn the top podium spots at the inaugural Natural Selection Bike Aotearoa.

Former All Black captain Richie McCaw is one of the sporting greats taking on the New Zealand Open Pro-Am later this month.

Liger Leadership Academy founders Trevor Gile and Agnieszka Tynkiewicz-Gile have been recognised for their significant contributions to education in Cambodia.

Water restrictions are in place around Lake Hayes with Queenstown Lakes District Council asking the community to conserve as much water as possible.

Queenstown's Alice Robinson has made history overnight, securing New Zealand’s first-ever FIS Alpine Ski Racing World Championships medal with a silver in Giant Slalom.

This week is a big one for local wineries as they host Roam Central 2025, an unforgettable weekend celebrating the best of Central Otago’s wine and food, set among Central’s stunning landscapes.