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Queenstown: Romantic escape
The elegant charm of lakeside Queenstown brings on an old-fashioned feeling of serenity for this lucky couple.

Tindall bouncer on assault charge
The bouncer accused of leaking video footage of England rugby captain Mike Tindall's infamous night in Queenstown has been charged with a violent assault that left a young man in an induced coma.

'Quick and courageous' couple nab burglars
A quick-thinking couple have helped round up two burglars they happened to catch red-handed. The...

Queenstown: Mini-break mecca
There's plenty more to do than just ski in this Central Otago town, reports Shandelle Battersby.

Man kidnapped by 'thugs' with meat cleaver: claim
A woman will appear in court today charged in connection with a "brutal'' kidnapping near

Southern Lakes among Lonely Planet's top regions for 2012
Queenstown and Southern Lakes has been named one of Lonely Planet's top 10 regions to visit next year.

Labour Weekend: What's on around the country?
We've rounded up some of the best events happening all over the country this long weekend.