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Monday 13th May, 2019
Two Queenstown youngsters have kicked their competitors to the curb to win podium places at the New Zealand Open Karate Championships.
Mackenzi Jackson and Gemma Thomas say their success is a fitting tribute following the death of their much-loved sensei last year.
Tuesday 07th May, 2019
Frankton's new 'slip road' has been officially opened.
The $6.4 million project - which started last September - joins an existing underpass at the Shotover Bridge, with a single-lane connection to 'the Frankton-bound lane of State Highway 6.'
Tuesday 30th April, 2019
Direct jet flights between Wanaka Airport and other New Zealand centres could be a reality by 2025.
The Queenstown Airport Corporation released a suggestion on Monday, for a dual Queenstown-Wanaka Airport arrangement.
However, an urban designer is saying it would be better to scrap both airports and build a new one on cheaper land elsewhere in Central Otago.
Monday 29th April, 2019
A Queenstown rocker is hoping to hit the 'right note' in an 'international drumming competition.'
Thirty-four year-old, Patrick Brooks, is one of just a handful of Kiwis entered in 'The Shure Drum Contest' - a search to find the 'world's best hidden drumming talent.'
Monday 29th April, 2019
Queenstown's new rescue helicopter - one of the most technically-advanced in the country - is impressive, even for those with limited aeronautical knowledge.
But it's the skill, grit and gusto of the pilots, and paramedics, that are key to saving those lost, injured, and at risk in the dangerous alpine environment.
Tuesday 23rd April, 2019
The backers of two special housing areas proposed for Queenstown's 'Ladies Mile' say they're devastated they've been rejected.
Queenstown Lakes district-councillors voted to decline the Glenpanel-Flint's Park, and Laurel Hills proposals, at a recent council meeting.
Wednesday 17th April, 2019
One-hundred and fifty cars journeyed from Te Anau to Walter Peak station on Tuesday as part of the 14th National Model A rally.
The biennial event has seen Ford enthusiasts hit the road on a five day journey through Southland.
Monday 15th April, 2019
After a narrow defeat, last year, Queenstown's Band-of-Brothers, staged an epic comeback, over Christchurch, to win their South-Island Hurling-Derby, on Saturday.
Hundreds of people, turned out to Queenstown's Recreation Ground, to watch the battle: a rematch of last year's first-ever hurling-game, in the resort.
Thursday 11th April, 2019
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Three Queenstown ice hockey players have proven crucial in helping the New Zealand women's team, claim silver at the International Ice Hockey Federation Tournament in Romania.
The Ice Fernz went head-to-head with teams from Chinese Taipei, Romania, Turkey, Iceland and Croatia during last week's competition.
Wednesday 10th April, 2019
Armed police patrolled a citizenship ceremony at Queenstown's Memorial Centre yesterday to provide safety and assurance for 77 new citizens.
Armed police have never manned a citizenship ceremony in the district before, but the local council decided to do so on advice from the Department of Internal Affairs following the shootings at two mosques in Christchurch last month.