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23/05/2013

Down the hatch - Queenstown to go for shotski world record

Bottoms up: Queenstown will aim to beat the world shotski record on June 2

An attempt to break the world record for the biggest shot-ski – more than 100 metres – is to be made in Queenstown. The Recreation Ground attempt on Sunday, June 2, requires 264 participants – or ‘shot-skiers’. All must be over 18 and prepared to knock back »»

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Queenstown kids to join top musician on WinterFest stage

Queenstown kids to join top musician on WinterFest stage

A Kiwi music legend is recruiting kids from the Wakatipu to help belt out a classic to launch Queenstown’s Winter Festival. Dave Dobbyn and »»

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Queenstown named one of world's top 25 destinations

Queenstown named one of world's top 25 destinations

Queenstown has been voted one of the world’s top destinations by the largest online travel community. The resort was named in the Top 25 »»

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Queenstown Business

Superfast cell network coming to Queenstown

Superfast cell network coming to Queenstown

Queenstown will be one of the first places in New Zealand to receive a superfast cell phone network. Vodafone showcased its 4G »»

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Queenstown Local Life

WinterFest team bragging rights on offer

WinterFest team bragging rights on offer

Queenstown businesses can battle for supremacy – and a generous bar tab – at this year’s American Express »»

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Queenstown Crime

Queenstown waitress' drink drive shame

Queenstown waitress' drink drive shame

A Queenstown waitress crashed her car while drink driving and then told police it had been stolen. Kate Alexandra Kostick was »»

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Queenstown fighter goes distance – but goes down

Queenstown fighter goes distance – but goes down

  A Las Vegas-based Queenstown fighter has gone the full six rounds before losing to rising Kiwi heavyweight Joseph Parker. »»

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Big Queenstown ski sale fundraiser

Big Queenstown ski sale fundraiser

The Wakatipu Ski Club’s annual sale sends shivers of excitement down the spines of local skiers and boarders.   This »»

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Coming Up EventsMovies

Kiwi songbirds' Queenstown charity gig

Kiwi songbirds' Queenstown charity gig

Soulful sirens Anika Moa, Boh Runga and Hollie Smith return to Queenstown this weekend for a charity gig.  The super-group »»

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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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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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