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Why Queenstown’s Bike to Brewery trail is the ultimate weekend activity
Scenic cycling meets craft beer on this relaxed trail from Arrowtown to Arthur’s Point.
Police making 'urgent inquiries' after man found in Queenstown street in a critical condition
The 33-year-old man was taken to hospital in a critical condition.
Opinion: Are New Zealand’s mining royalties too low?
OPINION: Mining contributes to the economy, but relies on foreign investment.
‘Such big development potential’ - why Queenstown place went for $45.5m
'The price was big because the sale included so much flat land.' - local investor
Property Insider: Spooked by agency closures; developer retrenching; residents begin Amaia shift
People are alarmed by the JLL closures, asking what that says about the successful agency.
‘A delightful person’: Community mourns loss of prominent businessman after plane crash
Ivan van de Water was a respected member of the Gore community.
‘Shocked and deeply upset’: Lake Hāwea plane crash victim was flying in club event
One person was killed; another was cut from the wreckage with critical injuries.
Person survives plane crash in Central Otago, cut out of wreckage
The badly-injured person has been flown to Dunedin Hospital for treatment.
Why there’s no public transport between two of NZ’s top tourist towns - yet
ORC says no plans for a Queenstown-Wānaka bus.
One-armed golfer sinks second hole-in-one
Erasmus Theron lost his right arm during pilot training when he was 19 years old.
Police name Japanese man found dead on SH6 near Queenstown
The man found dead on a remote alpine roadside was a 22-year-old from Japan.
Shop and stare: 9 boutiques and art galleries to explore in Queenstown
Fill up on art, design and fashion in Queenstown and Arrowtown.
One person dies in motorcycle and car collision in Cromwell, Central Otago
The person died at the scene, while another was seriously injured.
Fast-tracking granted for 4000-home Sunfield plans at Ardmore
'Construction prices are still to adjust to the current property cycle and remain high.'
‘Not here’: Is this town the nimby capital of NZ?
They have fought off windfarms and airports, and now they're against a gold mine.
Editorial: Latest incidents a reminder of dangers of NZ's alpine environment
OPINION: Tramping deaths are a reminder to all of our unforgiving wilderness.
Kiwi’s world-record mountain-biking effort ends in ‘shoey’
Twenty-four-hour effort to fundraise for bush regeneration.
‘Nasty stuff’: Sam Neill joins fight for wool against fast fashion
Kiwis like Sir Sam Neill and Liz Mitchell are backing wool in a fight against synthetics.
‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammers
Patrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.
‘Can we afford this?’: Patients shocked by $1000 after-hours medical fees
Fees as high as $1000 have been quoted for after-hours appointments.
Ayrburn owner Winton Land suffers profit drop
Luxury developer says downturn has been more severe and prolonged than expected.
'Absolutely devastated': Queenstown burger joint fires employee after racial slur receipt
Staff members would also undergo cultural sensitivity training.
‘Unacceptable’: Popular burger joint apologises after racial slur on customer receipt
Fergburger says an internal investigation has been launched.
One of NZ’s largest solar farms on hold after tiny village fights back
The farm would house 560,000 solar panels with the capacity to power 70,000 homes.
Fatal collision: Two die in Central Otago crash, investigation under way
The crash was reported at 5pm on Wednesday on SH8, the Cromwell-Clyde Rd.
Person dies in workplace incident near Queenstown
Police said WorkSafe would be notified of the death.