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The town hall was home to the world's longest-running cinema.
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New Zealand's premier tournament already features a competitive field.
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'Potentially a patient would die, if it's that critical.'
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Cops seize $60m of ‘tainted’ property allegedly linked to criminals
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Justin Bieber reportedly spotted in Queenstown
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Du Val downfall: From champagne, private jets to receivership and $250m debt
It was a lifestyle of flashy opulence - until the money ran out.
Dame Lydia Ko and honours for former All Blacks coaches and My Food Bag founders
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Police name man who died in horror tour bus crash near Queenstown
The 36-year-old died on December 19.
Pet food magnate speaks on luring V8 Supercars to the South Island
If approved, 2026 will see two Supercars events in NZ for the first time.
Three dead following two South Island crashes
Two died in a crash in Greta Valley, and one in Albury.
Emergency services respond to crash near Queenstown
Multiple helicopters and emergency services vehicles are at the scene of a serious bus v car crash.
Watch: One dead, 20 injured in tour bus crash near Queenstown
The incident occurred just after 4pm.
Second Supercars event for New Zealand?
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'Unique opportunity': Ngāi Tahu's vision for Queenstown reserve
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Air NZ reveals busiest travel day, most popular summer holiday spots
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Sixty-six cars to be stacked 20 levels high at new apartment block
Car parks will be sold on a 'first come, first served' basis for $50,000 each.
Court a 'sad occasion' for woman pleading to crash that killed sister
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