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Scammed couple take Wilson Parking to task over insistence on payment of extra $85 fee
A couple say it's unfair how hard they have had to fight to overturn a parking breach after they were scammed in Queenstown.

Upgrades begin on State Highway 6 Frankton intersection
Work has started on multi-million highway upgrades that is expected to cut congestion on a critical Queenstown road.

Queenstown housing: 'The situation hasn't gotten any better'
A community housing leader wants the government to take firmer action to address Queenstown's long-running rental crisis.

Queenstown Airport breach: Passenger gets to departure lounge without security screening
Queenstown Airport has apologised for the incident, which saw all passengers rescreened.

Top Kiwis Daniel Hillier and Josh Geary tied for second in Queenstown
Two-time New Zealand Amateur champion Daniel Hillier can push for a matching crown at the New Zealand Open, following a blistering second round at the New Zealand Open in Queenstown.

Watch: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks from Queenstown
Earlier today it was revealed Luxon will be claiming $52,000 to cover his accommodation expenses for an apartment he owns mortgage-free.

Alice Robinson medals again at Giant Slalom World Cup
Queenstown's Alice Robinson finishes second at FIS Giant Slalom World Cup in Italy.

Housing market sees 'upward momentum' after two years - CoreLogic
Average prices in Queenstown are now sitting at a new peak of about $1.77 million.

Wastewater spills into Queenstown swamp from treatment plant
Crews are urgently trying to fix an overflow of partially treated wastewater that has entered a Queenstown swamp.

Child falls from window in Queenstown
A child is seriously hurt and has been flown to hospital after falling from a window,

Close call for three teenagers rescued from river in Queenstown
Three teenagers have been rescued from the Kawerau River in Queenstown, a body of water which has grade 5 rapids.

Search on for paraglider in Queenstown
Police say they are looking for a paraglider in need of help in Fernhill.

Dealing with fast spreading pest hits new milestone for Otago Regional Council
Efforts to remove wilding conifers from the Queenstown Lakes have hit a major milestone, shifting from management to maintenance only.

Firm's dirty laundry aired by the Employment Relations Authority
The Queenstown laundromat owner has been ordered to pay a former employee and best friend almost $60,000 after the Employment Relations Authority found the worker was unjustifiably dismissed.

Kiwi skier Alice Robinson finishes season with fifth World Cup podium
The result marks the Queenstown skier's fifth World Cup podium this season and the 10th of her career.

Man's charge upgraded to manslaughter after Queenstown crash
The fatal crash took place on State Highway 6 on 16 December.

Fox withdraws from NZ Open
The country's top men's golfer, Ryan Fox, has pulled out of the New Zealand Open in Queenstown later this month.

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.

DOC concerned by damage from off-road vehicles in Queenstown area
Four-wheel-drive enthusiasts are being urged to stick to formed roads and take care when driving after several popular historic Queenstown areas were damaged.

Paraglider and passenger escape unscathed after facing difficulties in Queenstown
A paraglider with a passenger had to suddenly land in Queenstown, minutes after taking off, when they faced difficulties.