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420,000 litres of partially treated effluent thought to have spilled into Queenstown swamp
The wastewater entered the natural swamp after spilling over the top of an oxidation pond at the Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant on Monday.

Opinion: Ngāi Tahu tackle climate change head on to protect whānau
Last month I had the privilege to take a glimpse into the future.Our iwi is making bold moves to transform an iconic Kiwi experience into a world-first – the Shotover Jet is going electric and I couldn't be prouder.Clever engineering...

Child escapes serious injury after being hit by vehicle in Queenstown
A child has avoided serious injury after being hit by a vehicle on a Queenstown walking track.Emergency services were called to the Queenstown walking trail track off Shotover Delta Rd around 11am today.A police spokesperson said...

Shotover Jet giving free rides to Queenstown's essential workers
Employees from medical centres, supermarkets, education, emergency response and transport companies will get a free thrill ride on the Shotover Jet.

Power cuts and traffic chaos near Queenstown
Downed power lines over the Shotover Bridge near Queenstown have caused power cuts to hundreds of homes in the area, and the Remarkables ski field has had to put its lifts on hold.

Shotover River jetboat crash: Crash costs company $410,000 in total damages and reparation
A Queenstown jet-boat company has been fined $50,000 and ordered to pay $260,000 in reparation and emotional harm payments for a 2019 crash on the Shotover River that injured the driver and all nine passengers.Skippers Canyon Jet...

Jet boat driver knocked unconscious when boat crashed into trees
A blown fuse shut down the engine and steering as a KJet boat took tourists for a trip on Queenstown's Shotover River.

Five people airlifted to hospital after jet boat accident on Queenstown's Shotover River
Twelve people were injured, one seriously, after a KJet boat crashed on the Shotover River.

Twelve injured after jetboat crash on Shotover
Twelve people have been injured - one seriously - after a jetboat incident on the Shotover River north of Queenstown.

Four people injured in boat accident on Queenstown's Shotover River
One person has been taken to hospital and three others were injured in a boat crash on Queenstown's Shotover River.

Queenstown Shotover wastewater treatment plant's new problem leaves a foul smell
Queenstown's local council is turning to an "odour-control fog cannon" to combat the stench.

Queenstown hillside cabin sites snapped up by buyers
The word "unique" is tossed around a bit loosely in real estate circles, but it seems appropriate for a hillside cabin settlement being marketed at Queenstown's Arthurs Point.Arthurs Point Woods — above Shotover Lodge and Swiss-Belresort...

Emergency personnel responding to incident tonight near Queenstown.
Emergency personnel are responding to an emergency incident tonight near Queenstown. Ambulance, Fire and Emergency NZ and police have all responded to an address on Ferry Hill Dr, Lower Shotover. A police spokesman said police...

Car crashes into Shotover riverbank outside Queenstown
A man has been airlifted to Dunedin hospital in a serious condition following a car accident in Queenstown this afternoon. Emergency services were alerted to the incident on Shotover Delta Rd just before 4pm. Police told the...

Neighbours want more swimming and fewer jet boats on Shotover River
A council panel recommends retaining lengthy exclusive use of the river for Shotover Jet, frustrating swimmers, kayakers and rafters.

KJet halts trips and launches investigation after jet boat accident on Queenstown's Shotover River
Twelve people were injured, one seriously, after a KJet boat crashed on the Shotover River.

Four injured after jetboat crash on Shotover - reports
Emergency services are responding to a jetboat incident on the Shotover River north of Queenstown.