Thursday 28th March, 2019

It's pretty hard to imagine somewhere more different to Queenstown than Palestine, but that's where two keen resort skateboarders are heading to share their skills.

Caitlin Hodgen and Te Rina Adams are set to jet off next week for a month-long trip to Ramallah to teach kids how to skate.


Tuesday 19th March, 2019
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Thousands of people have flocked to vigils in the Central Lakes District to pay tribute to those affected by Friday's Christchurch terror attack.

Locals from Queenstown and Wanaka turned out in force last night to show support for their Muslim communities.


Wednesday 13th March, 2019
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Police are unsure when a car crashed off a major Queenstown road and into a building, leaving a woman with serious injuries.

They were only alerted after a resident noticed damage to an interior wall.


Tuesday 12th March, 2019

A Christchurch pole dancer has successfully defended her title at the 2019 Miss Pole Dance New Zealand competition in Queenstown.

The event organiser says the winner's performance in front of a huge crowd at the Queenstown Memorial Centre was flawless and beautiful.


Monday 11th March, 2019

Helping each other along could be the secret to a mountain biking couple's success over the weekend in the annual Motatapu race.

Kyle Ward and Samara Sheppard both crossed the line in first place, winning the race and winning each other's hearts.


Friday 08th March, 2019

Accusations of lying, threats, and a wheel literally falling off a bus are flying, as a battle in Queenstown between Ritchies and First Union escalates.

Union members employed by the company, which operates the $2 bus service called Orbus, went on strike today over pay, and health and safety concerns.


Thursday 07th March, 2019

The Queenstown Lakes District Council has voted unanimously in favour of a referendum to introduce a visitor levy.

The non-binding referendum - for local residents and ratepayers - is to help fund what the council describes as "desperately needed infrastructure".


Monday 04th March, 2019

Queenstown's Hooligan may be hanging up his spandex.

The resort wrestler, otherwise known as Marc Perry, is gearing up for what could be his last time in the ring.


Thursday 28th February, 2019

An innovative housing scheme has allowed a Queenstown couple to buy a home after more than a decade of paying steadily rising rents in the resort.

Banjo Balila and his family are set to move into their three-bedroom, two-storey house in Shotover Country next month.


Thursday 14th February, 2019

Biosecurity dogs servicing Queenstown have an impressive new home.