Tourist assaulted in row over 'racist' goat pie remark
Defendant said 'only Asians would sell goat pies' and his victim took offence.
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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?
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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
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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.
Queenstown needs $278m to remain tourist mecca
A new report shows Queenstown requires major investment to boost infrastructure.
Missing pilot: 'Wonderful father' and 'very good husband'
Brother describes loved one as "one of kind who had affected a lot of lives"
Brother pays tribute to helicopter pilot: 'I will never ever forget you'
Sir Tim Wallis' chopper pilot son presumed dead after Lake Wanaka crash.
Meghan Markle's NZ visit will be very different to her last
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Queenstown airport plans to expand noise boundaries
Queenstown plans to expand its noise boundaries into large residential areas by 2045.
Queenstown cottage sold for $3m
A Queenstown cottage in the same family for 75 years has sold for $3 million.
'Goat pie' dispute leads to court appearance
Man ended up 'being punched in the face after getting into an argument over goat pie.'
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Cardrona to become NZ's largest skifield
A new partnership between Cardrona and Queenstown's John Darby has been formed.
Deadly 1863 storms some of NZ's worst
Some of New Zealand's deadliest recorded storms struck in the winter of 1863.
Tourist lying in middle of road critical after being run over
Aussie hit by car in Queenstown around 1am after driver failed to spot him.
Big slips shut Glenorchy Rd
Glenorchy Rd in Queenstown will be closed for the rest of the day after three big slips.
More tourists accessing great outdoors sees spike in incidents
More than 1.5 million people went tramping in New Zealand last year.