Topic - Queenstown

Queenstown is the name of several places in the world including: - Source: Wikipedia

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In this Aug. 13, 2018, photo a house is pictured for sale in Christchurch, New Zealand. New Zealand has banned most foreigners from buying homes as it tries to tackle runaway housing prices. The government on Wednesday, Aug. 15 passed legislation that allows only New Zealand residents to buy homes as it attempts to improve housing affordability and increase the rate of home ownership. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

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Tourists stop to take a photo in middle of the world's steepest street, Baldwin street in Dunedin, New Zealand, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. Baldwin Street is recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the steepest residential street in the world with a the slope of about 1:2.86 (19° or 35%) – that is, for every 2.86 meters travelled horizontally, the elevation rises by 1 meter. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

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This image supplied by the Mountain Scene newspaper, in Queenstown, New Zealand, shows the front page from the Thursday, June 22, 2017, edition naming Queenstown's convicted drink drivers. The newspaper in a New Zealand resort town is taking a stance against drunken driving by identifying those convicted of the offense this year on its front page. Queenstown’s breathtaking scenery, adventure sports and skiing have made it a must-see destination for millions of tourists but its vibrant nightlife has also contributed to what some describe as an epidemic of drunken driving. (Mountain Scene via AP)

New Zealand newspaper names all drunk drivers on front page

By NICK PERRY - Associated Press