Much-needed economic boost: Queenstown marathon draws in thousands
Around 11,000 runners descended on Queenstown for Saturday's marathon.
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Marathon effort to honour slain police officer
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Queenstown wins international travel award
Queenstown beat Auckland, Cairns, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney for the honour.
Queenstown buyers told not to get building inspections - agent
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Flying in the face of reason or not?
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Queenstown resort transforms for global Xbox launch
Queenstown has transformed into 'Greenstown' to launch the Xbox Series X and S.
Queenstown arrest disrupts national meth supply - police
A 31-year-old man was arrested on Friday after a two-month-long investigation.
Massey stabbing: '12 wounds in less than a minute' - Crown
'Like a hunter stalking his prey that morning': Crown says stabbing gratuitous, planned.
Queen St schools and shops close as Covid bites
A sixth Queen St campus is closing and 40 Queen St shops are now vacant.
Massey stabbing: Brutal killing culmination of evil plan, Crown claims
'I might go to prison but she'll be dead.'
Massey murder-accused describes downward spiral after messy divorce
Stabbing accepted but murderous intent denied as ex-husband gives evidence.
Bus-crash horror: The girl who lost her arms - first-aider's message of hope
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Tourism NZ boss Stephen England-Hall quits for top job at Wayfare
Leaving after four years for new job in a big private tourism business.
'Decimated': Auckland tourism operators hurting from closed borders
Tour company says operators in Auckland by far worst hit by Covid-19.
Two seriously injured after car flips in Queenstown crash
Police, fire and ambulance have all responded to the incident on Lake Esplanade.
Small Business: Why a two-way transtasman bubble is vital for tourism
Little progress on transtasman bubble is hurting business, a Queenstown pilot says.
Report of missing paraglider a false alarm
Police found the paraglider, thought to be missing, at his home.
Our young, drunk emergency room patients
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Child hit by car near Queenstown school
The child was taken to hospital with moderate injuries.
Queenstown in line for driverless public shuttle trial
Queenstown is joining forces with Xero to explore driverless shuttle options.
Horror bus crash driver appeals conviction
The driver admitted careless driving after a woman and a child lost limbs in the accident.
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Election Day weather divide: Mostly fine in North Island, rain in the South
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Queenstown Lord of the Rings location reopens to public
These film-famous backdrops will open again to the public, after 11 years.
Queenstown's LOTR site Deer Park Heights set to reopen
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Queenstown-Lakes speed limits set to drop
The new speed limit in urban areas will go from 50kmh to 40kmh.