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	Fri, 1 Aug 2025: Shotover Jet speeds towards 60th celebrations Stuff.co.nz - 1 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) A newly produced documentary traces the Queenstown tourism operator’s journey from humble beginnings to globally recognised icon. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Fri, 1 Aug 2025: Using pests to catch pests: Ferrets enlisted in Queenstown rabbit fight RadioNZ - 1 Aug (RadioNZ) Tamed ferrets have been making short work of a long-eared problem in the battle against a rampant rabbit population. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Thu, 24 Jul 2025: Break-in causes $750,000 worth of water damage to new builds in Queenstown RadioNZ - 24 Jul (RadioNZ) RNZ understands the affected properties are new builds at the Five Mile Villas. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Wed, 23 Jul 2025: Queenstown break-in spree: Burglar causes $750,000 worth of damage to homes NZ Herald - 23 Jul (NZ Herald) It is believed the offender entered several properties during the 12-hour break-in spree. Read... Newslink ©2026 to NZ Herald General



	Wed, 23 Jul 2025: Burglar leaves $750,000 trail of destruction in Queenstown RadioNZ - 23 Jul (RadioNZ) A string of homes were broken into over a period of 12 hours on Omeara St in Frankton. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Wed, 23 Jul 2025: ‘In excess of $750,000’ in property damage in Queenstown incident - police Stuff.co.nz - 23 Jul (Stuff.co.nz) Police are investigating reported burglary and wilful damage across a number of properties on a Queenstown street, and are appealing to the public for help. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Thu, 17 Jul 2025: DFS confirms Auckland, Queenstown closures Stuff.co.nz - 17 Jul (Stuff.co.nz) Luxury travel retailer Duty Free Shoppers has confirmed it will close all stores in Australia and New Zealand by the end of September. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Thu, 17 Jul 2025: Popular Gibbston Valley Summer Concert moves from Queenstown to Wanaka NZ Herald - 17 Jul (NZ Herald) A new purpose-built outdoor arena will open in Wanaka in time for the concert. Read... Newslink ©2026 to NZ Herald Entertainment



	Tue, 15 Jul 2025: Queenstown hotel fined $22,000 for breaches under Fisheries Act RadioNZ - 15 Jul (RadioNZ) The Rees Hotel was fined for illegally selling recreationally caught crayfish and failing to keep records. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Tue, 15 Jul 2025: Hotel fined for illegally selling crayfish as part of luxury dining package Stuff.co.nz - 15 Jul (Stuff.co.nz) The Rees Hotel in Queenstown has been fined $22,000 for illegally selling recreationally caught crayfish. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General