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Justin Bieber reportedly spotted in Queenstown
What's he doing in town and is he attending a high-profile wedding?

Winton Land 'pauses' $750m Wynyard plans, offers buyers refunds
How many people had paid deposits was not stated but pre-sales said to be 'strong'.

Snow hits the South Island
Parts of the South Island brace for heavy snowfall with orange warnings in place for parts of Otago and Canterbury. Video / Cam Winter, George Heard

JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth
Most older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.

Spy: Arrowtown musician makes America’s Got Talent semifinal
How Ciaran McMeeken went from couch surfing to country star.

Queenstown couple killed in car crash were expecting baby
Simran Shiuagani and Jamie Pitman both died at the scene.

New Zealand’s 10 busiest builders
Winners of highest value of construction projects in 2023: BCI Central names top 10 in NZ.

These are the Matariki events you don't want to miss this year
The magic of the night sky has aligned once more.

Argosy scoops supreme Property Council award for major Wellington project
'A stunning achievement and a great case study for engineers and the property industry.'

Retirement village, hotel and more planned for $200m+ Ayrburn near Arrowtown
'It will take us five years, hoping to be the most visited destination in Queenstown.'

Big reveal: What’s coming next to Ayrburn hospitality precinct near Arrowtown?
Winton Land CEO Chris Meehan reveals what is in store for the project, where a number of new bars and restaurants opened in December. Video / Jason Oxenham

Film director v Millbrook Resort residents: land zoning fight hits court
Court told Millbrook residents: 'Not realistic to bank on the site remaining unchanged'.

Small town, big appetite: The best places to eat and drink in Arrowtown right now
From fancy meals to NZ's best lamb you can take home, Arrowtown is a must-do for foodies.

Motatapu marathon competitor airlifted to hospital following medical event in Arrowtown
The Allpress Espresso Trail Marathon, which ends in Arrowtown, is taking place today.

Lower property sales hit Winton Land revenue, net profit
CEO cites 'challenging economic environment and property market'.

Fergburger to open Fergbutcher
Fergburger has bought its meat supplier and will be converting it into a retail butchery.

$200m retirement village, luxury hotel gets green light near Arrowtown
'Do you want to live in a multi-level retirement apartment in the middle of a paddock?'

Property Insider: Billionaire's Auckland waterfront stadium aspirations
And a new bar at a venue outside Arrowtown pays tribute to the late Adrian Burr.

'I was so high': Man 'ransacked' golf shed in full hazmat suit
The man was 'so high' he left his wallet and ID behind in the shed.

Flood evacuees directed to locked-up church in comms failure
Queenstown residents instead booked a stay at the Holiday Inn out of their own pocket.

'Desperation and necessity': 'Embarrassed' worker stole from till 165 times on CCTV
A former worker has been accused of selling thousands from the till of a Four Square.