Mayor lashes 'pillaging' petrol companies
'I'm afraid I think there's a fair amount of ... pillage by the petrol companies here.'
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Skydiver, paraglider recovering after separate crashes
Skydiver and paraglider recovering following separate crashes.
Skydiver survives Queenstown parachute accident
Police say a 29-year-old man received moderate injuries after crashing on NZOne premises.
Paraglider seriously injured near Cardrona
The woman was flown by helicopter to Dunedin with serious injuries.
Government lifts house price caps for Queenstown
House price caps for Queenstown Lakes will be increased.
'Possible miscarriage of justice' in porn assault case
The man was convicted by the Chief District Court Judge of assaulting his girlfriend.
'I hope you enjoyed your $40 conversation': Chatty concert-goers frustrate
Shut up or ship out - that's the message from a venue sick of people talking during gigs.
Teaching old drugs new tricks in melanoma fight
New research reveals combining existing drugs to better treat melanoma
Device to reverse crippling impacts of Parkinson's
Drug delivery device aims to restore movement and give back a quality of life.
Friend digs snowboarder out from avalanche
The 30-year-old man was partly buried and fell about 200m down mountain.
Avalanche survivor plucked to safety from Ben Lomond
Police have received reports of an avalanche on Ben Lomond track above Queenstown.
Queenstown Airport profit soars on strong growth
The lure of Queenstown is pushing up the number of planes and profits at the airport
Tourist assaulted in row over 'racist' goat pie remark
Defendant said 'only Asians would sell goat pies' and his victim took offence.
Pilot urges Queenstown Airport to look at alternative sites
Airport company says it has looked but ruled out sites other than Wanaka and Queenstown.
Courting a buyer: Run-down old tennis court fetches $1m
The sale serves up more proof of Queenstown's red-hot property prices.
Queenstown's mayor facing action over Stonewood Homes collapse
Jim Boult says he will "vigorously defend"' any suggestions he did not fulfil his duties.
Queenstown mayor sued over collapse of building company
In a statement, Boult said he rejected the claim made by the liquidators.
Queenstown couple in $59m divorce fight
She's after homes in Australia, Argentina - he says his wealth pre-dates their marriage.
School's out: Teachers walk off the job over pay - what are they really worth?
As teachers prepare to strike next week, how do we decide what they are worth?
You go first: Competition winners are first to try out AJ Hackett's catapult
30 years in the making, the secret attraction is revealed as an incredible human catapult.
AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy: first impression
Competiiton winner Katie Mitchell from Tauranga was one of the first to try the catapult
Leap of faith: AJ Hackett unveils 150m ravine plunge
The one-of-a-kind human catapult launched its first thrill seeker today in Queenstown.
Teachers ask for Auckland, Tauranga, Queenstown rental housing allowance
PPTA claims an immediate $242m 15 per cent pay rise plus a $9.5m housing allowance.
One person in critical condition after crash in Queenstown
A St John spokesperson said the crash involved a van which had eight people on board.
Steve Braunias: Kim Dotcom's Doomsday bunker
Steve Braunias continues his series on preparing for Doomsday with a visit to Queenstown.
Local levy 'only avenue' says Queenstown Mayor
Degradation of the visitor experience in Queenstown Lakes District is imminent says Mayor.
Complaint lodged over lawyer's 'hareem' comment
Zoë Lawton filed the complaint to the New Zealand Law Society.
Wanaka crash: Dead pilot's father survived 15 crashes
Dead Wanaka pilot's father Sir Tim Wallis nearly died in a Spitfire crash
'Earth at its most fantastic': Mission: Impossible stars rave about NZ
The stars of the latest Mission: Impossible have heaped praise upon New Zealand.