Lucky escape after skydiver cuts 'tangled' chute
A skydiver had to cut away one of their parachutes in Queenstown this morning after it apparently failed to deploy.
Tracey Roxburgh
Taking steps to support Movember
Taking steps to support Movember
Job done.
Safe rooms news ‘phenomenal’
Safe rooms news ‘phenomenal’
Queenstown now has safe rooms available for victims of domestic violence.
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First residents move into trust's affordable housing
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First residents move into trust's affordable housing
The first residents of a new affordable housing development, in one of the most expensive places to buy property in New Zealand, moved in this week.
Fundraiser ‘way more than a run’
Fundraiser ‘way more than a run’
Queenstowner Regan Pearce is preparing to become well-acquainted with the hurt locker this Saturday.
Planting project a reminder of what’s possible
Planting project a reminder of what’s possible
A huge block of native woodlands is taking root in Queenstown.
Costly rural fire still under investigation
Costly rural fire still under investigation
A rural burn-off near Arrowtown last month sparked a fire which cost about $90,000 to contain.
Queenstown gets ready to roll
Queenstown gets ready to roll
It may be the most anticipated edition of Monopoly in the world.
Legal challenge mounted
Legal challenge mounted
Republic Hospitality Group has formally advised Queenstown’s council they will seek a judicial review in the High Court over al fresco fee increases if it does not withdraw its policy, defer the...
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Consent sought to triple ski area
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Consent sought to triple ski area
NZSki chief executive Paul Anderson says the company will be ‘‘going very hard’’ this summer to prepare to lodge two fast-track consent applications.
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Effluent spills alleged
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Effluent spills alleged
A Queenstown river which attracts thousands of tourists every week allegedly had untreated effluent flowing into it amid concerns about a faltering wastewater plant.
Legal action coming
Legal action coming
Queenstown hospo businesses are launching legal action over Queenstown council’s al fresco dining charges.
Arrowtown’s evolution prompts upgrade
Arrowtown’s evolution prompts upgrade
The evolution of Arrowtown has led to a new promotional website for the village.
On-stage talent sought
On-stage talent sought
Showbiz Queenstown director Marty Newell says there’ll be nowhere to hide for the cast of next year’s musical, Into the Woods.
Govt gives green light to housing plan
Govt gives green light to Ladies Mile housing plan
Environment Minister Penny Simmonds has signed off on the Te Pūtahi Ladies Mile variation, paving the way for another 2400 new residential units near Queenstown.
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Legal action after dining charges hiked
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Legal action after dining charges hiked
Queenstown hospitality businesses are launching legal action over Queenstown Lakes District Council’s al fresco dining charges.
Olympians lend support to rowing project
Olympians lend support to rowing project
Olympic rowing royalty made a flying visit to Queenstown last week to lend their support to a local fundraiser.
Marathon a success despite flight problems
Marathon a success despite flight problems
As Queenstown braced itself to host the 10th edition of the Queenstown Marathon, high winds forced the diversion of eight inbound flights.
Marathon a success despite flight problems
Marathon a success despite flight problems
As Queenstown braced itself to host the 10th edition of its marathon, high winds creating ‘‘severe wind shear’’ at the resort's airport forced the diversion of eight inbound flights.
Child health research fundraiser above par
Child health research fundraiser above par
A triple treat was dished up at Sir Michael Hill’s private golf course, The Hills, near Arrowtown, on Thursday night to support child health research charity Cure Kids.