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Police Name Man Who Died in Queenstown Crash
New Zealand Police have released the name of Sandesh Singh, 29, of Jacks Point, Queenstown, who died after a crash on State Highway 6, Kingston Road, on 4 October.
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Search for Erika Rodrigues Coelho Near Queenstown Remains Active After Physical Search Paused
Police say they are keeping an open mind about what happened to the missing 47-year-old, who was reported missing on 20 September, and have not identified a man they previously sought as a potential witness.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesDisasters Erika Rodrigues CoelhoQueenstown Policemissing person enquirySergeant Terry WoodNew Zealand PoliceCrime StoppersQueenstownmissing personSearch and RescueFiordland
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Government Funds 12 New Classrooms at Wakatipu High School to Meet Queenstown Growth
New Zealand Government invests in 12 new classrooms at Wakatipu High School, Queenstown's only public secondary school, with construction starting in 2027 and a site funded for a future second high school.
Politics and GovernmentEducationGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Wakatipu High SchoolQueenstownErica StanfordChris Bishopschool infrastructureclassroom expansionNew Zealand Government
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Fatal Crash Closes Road at Kawarau Falls, Queenstown
One person died and three others were injured in a single vehicle crash on State Highway 6 at Kawarau Falls, Queenstown, with the Serious Crash Unit attending.
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Police Seek Man Over Missing Queenstown Woman Erika Rodrigues Coelho
Queenstown police want to identify a man seen on the Mount Dewar summit track on 18 September as part of the investigation into missing 47-year-old Erika Rodrigues Coelho.
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Searches Continue for Missing Brazilian Woman Erika Near Queenstown
Police and volunteers are searching near Queenstown for missing 47-year-old Brazilian national Erika Rodrigues Coelho, whose rental vehicle was found at Skippers Saddle near Coronet Peak.
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Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Strikes New Zealand's South Island
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit New Zealand's South Island on September 2, 2026, at a shallow depth of 10 km. The tremor was centered near Arthurs Point, Queenstown, and Wanaka, and has been reviewed by a seismologist.
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Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Strikes New Zealand's South Island
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake has been reported on New Zealand's South Island, near Queenstown and Wanaka. The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed the shallow tremor, reviewed by a seismologist, occurred on September 2, 2026.
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Police Arrest Two, Seek Witnesses After Serious Queenstown Assault
Police have arrested two men after a serious assault in Queenstown on August 25, leaving a victim with serious injuries. Authorities are now appealing for witnesses and video footage to aid their ongoing investigation into the incident.
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Media Monitor: One News NZ Reports on Lotto Wins, Aerial Surprises, and Worker Fines
One News NZ is reporting on a Huntly store's unusual Lotto success, a 'wholesome surprise' in Queenstown aerial images, and a horticulture company fined for migrant worker violations.
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Serious Crash Closes SH6 Kawarau Bridge in Queenstown
A serious three-vehicle crash on State Highway 6 at Kawarau Bridge in Queenstown has closed the road, leaving two seriously injured and three with minor injuries. Police advise motorists to delay travel or find an alternate route.
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceQueenstownSH6Kawarau BridgeSerious Crash UnitRoad ClosureTraffic Alert
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Eight Arrested in Queenstown Drug Supply Bust, Security Guards Implicated
New Zealand Police arrested eight men in Queenstown for drug supply, seizing over $120,000 cash and class A drugs. Five arrested were security guards, leading to a company's license loss. Investigations are ongoing.
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Labour Leader Chris Hipkins Calls for Electrified, Renewable Future for New Zealand
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins advocates for New Zealand to embrace renewable energy, criticizing the current government's fossil fuel policies. He highlights economic vulnerabilities and proposes a future built on home-grown clean power.
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Queenstown Secures $12.6 Million for New SH6 Walking and Cycling Bridge
A new $12.6 million walking and cycling bridge over SH6 in Queenstown will enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists, linking key areas and boosting tourism. Construction is expected to finish by late 2027.
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Queenstown Police Seek Information on Overnight Vehicle Crimes
Police are appealing for public assistance to identify suspects involved in stealing two vehicles and damaging two others in Queenstown overnight on March 7-8.
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Climbers' Bodies Recovered from Aoraki Mount Cook
The bodies of two climbers have been recovered from Aoraki Mount Cook after a search and rescue operation. The climbers were part of a group of four, including two New Zealand guides and two clients, one of whom was from…
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Police Investigate Man's Injuries in Queenstown
Police are investigating an incident in Queenstown where a man was found with serious, unexplained injuries at the intersection of Moke Lake Road and Glenorchy-Queenstown Road. He is now in Christchurch Hospital.
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Man Arrested in Queenstown with Firearm and Drugs
A 30-year-old man was arrested in Queenstown after police found a modified firearm, cocaine, and shotgun shells in his vehicle. He faces charges including unlawful possession of a firearm and drugs.
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Queenstown Burglary Leads to $750,000+ in Damages
Police investigate a Queenstown burglary on Omeara Street, Frankton, between July 18-19, with damages exceeding $750,000. Authorities seek public assistance for information and footage.
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Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Hits Off West Coast of New Zealand
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off the west coast of New Zealand's South Island, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was centered WSW of Riverton.
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Earthquake Strikes Off West Coast of New Zealand's South Island
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck off the west coast of New Zealand's South Island, 238.2 km WSW of Riverton, at a depth of 10 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Queenstown Police Seek Victim and Witnesses of Unprovoked Assault
Police in Queenstown are seeking the victim and any witnesses to an unprovoked assault that occurred on May 25th near Searle Lane and Camp Street. The victim was punched by a man after leaving a bar.
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Earthquake Strikes Off West Coast of New Zealand's South Island
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the west coast of New Zealand's South Island, with the epicenter located southwest of Bluff, Invercargill and Queenstown.
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