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22/05/2013

Airline bigwig shown Queenstown's jewels

Best buds: DQ boss Graham Budd (L) and Emirates VP Australasia Barry Brown enjoying Queenstown

A leading airline’s Australasian vice president has been given the VIP treatment in Queenstown – after brokering a deal to service the resort. Emirates bigwig Barry Brown enjoyed a whirlwind familiarisation trip last week. The Dubai-based carrier’s proposal to share services »»

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Queenstown's council could withdraw from national body

Queenstown's council could withdraw from national body

Queenstown’s council is to review its membership of the local council’s club. Councillors will be asked to consider whether the »»

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SkyCity snaps up Queenstown’s Wharf Casino for $5 million

SkyCity snaps up Queenstown’s Wharf Casino for $5 million

SkyCity Entertainment Group is continuing its big plays in Queenstown by buying its casino rival. The company, which owns the Beach Street casino, »»

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Queenstown Local Life

Rata’s open arms for ‘MasterChef NZ’ reject

Rata’s open arms for ‘MasterChef NZ’ reject

Young MasterChef New Zealand contestant Ella Krauts is Queenstown-bound to work for celebrity judge Josh Emett.  The »»

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Queenstown Crime

Man’s airport joke bombs

Man’s airport joke bombs

New Zealand’s worst comedian sparked a security alert at Queenstown Airport after joking about a bomb.  A 27-year-old »»

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Ritani’s no stepping stone

Ritani’s no stepping stone

A Queenstowner taking on rising Kiwi heavyweight Joseph Parker is confident of an upset – and so is his ex-coach.  »»

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No half measures now

No half measures now

The Wakatipu Premiers rugby team is on red alert for its White Horse Cup defence against Cromwell in Queenstown on »»

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Coming Up EventsMovies

WINTERFEST: Double dose of comedy

WINTERFEST: Double dose of comedy

The laughs just keep on coming for Queenstown’s American Express Winter Festival next month. Organisers of the festival, »»

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Mashing the fresh and faves

Mashing the fresh and faves

A mashed-up mix of fresh and favourite tunes is the secret to filling a Queens­town dance floor.  So says The World Bar »»

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Jack The Giant Slayer

Jack The Giant Slayer

Jack The Giant Slayer (M) (Contains fantasy violence)  Starring: Nicholas Hoult (About A Boy), Eleanor Tomlinson (Alice In »»

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Should fighter Brice Ritani have got diversion for cannabis charges?
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